This GIRL learns to Weld! - Beginner Welds with Lincoln Electric LE31MP

Beginner Welds with Lincoln Electric LE31MP & LOVES IT!
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[@Nrgpack]

I have been welding for over 40 years and I think that you nailed it with flux core. Your welds looks good. Trix&Tips: Always try to support a part of your hands or arms at the welding table and move the gun with your wrists. This technique is perfect for smaller objects when you want precision. Big thanks Beth!!!

[@BikerBabeBeth]

No THANK YOU!!

[@robertsalinas7444]

When you're welding, it should sound like bacon cooking if all the settings are good. Take your time. Good welds should look like a row of nickels.

[@dmedina6835]

You look adorable in all the welding gear ! Keep learning and pushing!!!!!

[@BikerBabeBeth]

Thank you!

[@alex_the_stampede]

Find a technical school near you that hopefully has welding classes. But so far so good. And yes get a good welding shirt.

[@brettsteele2146]

Tips: your stove is a great place to plug in if you can cause it has a 20amp fuse. If using an extension lead, make sure you unwind it completely... under no circumstances leave it in a coil or it will create a big electromagnet and heat up, risking melting together and shorting out. Your welds look pretty good for a newbie, they would be even better if you used gas. That's what its all about, chasing your dreams. Welding only gets better with practice so visit your neighborhood engineering company's scrap bins or buying good metal will get expensive fast... they throw out stuff that is too short and usually don't mind people scavenging as it is only worth around 3-4c per kg as scrap 👍 When you start on the tubing (chopper) fitment is your friend! Spend more time making sure you have no gaps and your welding will go much easier as gaps close on cooling causing warpage.

[@MrAlkido]

Good job to both of you! A couple things that might help. Look for mig welding gloves, they're a little more form-fitting but still insulated. Pull for flux-core, push for mig. Position self for your material so that you can always see your puddle. And for a stronger cleaner weld, grind off the mill scale. Good luck. Stay safe. And practice, practice, practice.

[@BikerBabeBeth]

Thanks for the tips! And thanks for watching

[@MrRobertoa1]

You go, girl. It's very adorable of you to pick up a new skill. After a couple of days of you welding and having a couple of projects done, go back and watch this video, and you will learn more from teaching yourself. Keep up the good work. I can't wait to see some of your projects.

[@BikerBabeBeth]

Yes! Thank you!

[@MrRobertoa1]

@@BikerBabeBeth I meant admirable. You are to be admired.

[@brucegerken1063]

Biker Babe Beth Better Bilder. Great video thank you. Cheers to ya.

[@georgefletcher9314]

Take your time and get comfortable and enjoy welding. I have been welding for over 30 years and weld daily with spray arc..

[@BikerBabeBeth]

Thank you! I appreciate you watching!!

[@fitzstermoto]

Great job Beth and Jeffrey, and kudos for jumping in and just doing it! Regarding the power and the circuit tripping, that welder needs a 20-amp circuit so that's the first thing I would check. You can easily check the circuit breaker panel and see what size circuit breaker is feeding the outlets you're using for the welder. If it's only a 15-amp breaker then you need to either upgrade the circuit or find another one that is already 20 amps. Great content nonetheless and thanks for sharing! Rock on!

[@BikerBabeBeth]

Thanks for the tips!

[@InetteMotoBiker]

Keep at it Beth! I do welding for a living. They have nozzles for flux core welding as well. You definitely want to drag when doing flux core...where there is slag, you drag.

[@RainyRider1970]

It's cool to watch a new welder being born. It is the best thing when you need to get away from the world and meditate. The humm aligns your Chakra... or something like that

[@nancyweems5270]

Yall got this

[@bluegem6559]

It’s cool you’re trying to learn. Two bits of advice if you do not mind. With flux core , drag the torch , don’t push. And practice and stay patient. Good luck.

[@BikerBabeBeth]

Thank you!

[@bluegem6559]

@@BikerBabeBeth You’re very welcome. You’re gonna have fun !!

[@baggerbuley]

Now that’s cool! 🤙🏼 Loved the art chopper too.

[@BikerBabeBeth]

Thank you!!

[@darkiee69]

Beth, get a welding jacket, or wear a long sleeve cotton shirt, cotton don't burn or melt, it just smolders if sparks hit it. And those gloves look way to big for your hands, they should fit snug, just like your bike gloves.

[@BikerBabeBeth]

Thanks for the tips! Yeah new gloves are on the way!

[@GeemailMailboxx]

​@@BikerBabeBethDon't listen to him. Just wear a wet 👕 t-shirt next time you weld for us all. 😮😂

[@darkiee69]

@@BikerBabeBeth Another tip: Get a metal tub, fill it with 4 inches of water, use it to cool down your newly welded stuff. You can cool it between welds too.

[@LFGM24]

Good job 👍🏼. Making a trip to HD this weekend. See !!!! You’re not just inspiring Gals, you’re inspiring Gents as well. I dont know if i technically have a use for it but I’ll figure something out

[@BikerBabeBeth]

NICE! I love to hear I’m inspiring folks to do fun stuff! Let me know how it goes

[@360chris88]

Good job beth

[@BikerBabeBeth]

Thank you!

[@travissouther1139]

Goos start, just takes time to get the flow. Would definitely suggest smaller gloves. And im nit sure if yours are insulated or not but i personally prefer the non insulated i find i have a better feel on the gun. And a quenching bucket is a handy little tool for when making smaller projects so u can cool them down quickly and not worry about burning your hands. Great video tho!

[@BikerBabeBeth]

Great tips Travis! Thank you so much!!

[@kristophertrout7328]

My guess with the electric issue was the air conditioner and the welder was taxing out the circuit. Might want to turn off the a/c while welding, along with any lights or fans in the house. Temporarily unplug the fridge also. 🤔😎

[@BikerBabeBeth]

Jesus. We need a generator for it bahaha

[@WildRider]

nice

[@Recycledhooligan]

I’d check in with a trade school.

[@motorhead1884]

Put a rubber band around your spool when installing it. Some times 2 rubber bands. 😂

[@347mav3]

I'm more of a grinder myself. I can make two pieces of metal stick together. I just can't make it look good.

[@nilomyki]

Eye protection, a sleeved-cotton t-shirt and possible a half mask respirator.

[@johnbiskup2130]

I didn't want to be that guy, always wear your safety glasses! There is nothing like the feeling of hot slag melted to your eye. Flash is no fun either. You will need a dedicated breaker for your power supply to the machine. Multi process machines typically have a lower duty cycle too. Great start for a beginner.

[@archangelrevelations9532]

O resonated

[@caferacer3539]

actually I had a welding education, and in our study group we hade a couple of girls, they highly unlikely become a welders, but all of them had a welding (MMA) practice. BTW, wire with internal flux is much easier.

[@nancyweems5270]

Do not wear nylon clothing while welding !

[@franmonaghan57]

Can’t believe you bought all the accessories but didn’t buy a coat. You need to keep the girls safe get a coat

[@BikerBabeBeth]

It’s on my list!

[@SixWheelsDown]

not a single person here is going to tell you the hard truth, including the bozos who claim to be professional welders. welding is dangerous, it's a learned skill that you should take a class for. Just about every single community college around offers welding classes, and you should consider taking one. You should doubly consider it, since in another video you claim to want to weld a hard tail chopper frame. Big yikes. also RIP to your cameras since the arc from welding ruins camera CCD chips

[@BikerBabeBeth]

Not to worry. No need to say RIP to my camera. I used an old Go Pro…. I am WELL aware of the dangers. My game plan is to get TONS more practice before any weld are done on a motorcycle…. Not really any hard truths being told…… 😅

[@robarnold4570]

your shoulders are going to get burnt...sun burned

[@BikerBabeBeth]

I changed my shirt! I noticed it happening.