For the gloves you bought... they are designed for TIG as you need the most dexterity with that process. However, the trade off is that they are not heatproof. They'll protect from the UV light and cover your hands fine and for a beginner they are kind of nice as you can don't feel so clumsy when welding - the big red gauntlets you see are horrible in use but they do give a lot of heat protection (the same ones are sold as BBQ gloves). The ones you have will work but remember that when welding anything can get stupidly hot very fast - the metal practice coupon or part, the metal welding table, metal clamps, the end of the stick electrode. Even if you're cutting some metal with an abrasive wheel like an angle grinder the metal gets hot. Hence be careful if you think you can just grab hold of these things with TIG gloves - you can't. If you want a good middle ground glove (heatproof and dexterity) and great on price check out the Tegera 17 or 19 gloves. I don't have the smallest hands but like the shorter Tegera 17's in a size 8 (medium) as they fit nicely. They aren't clumsy to use but give decent heat protection. For clothing I'd suggest something comfortable. Thick jeans and a 100% cotton shirt with the collar up or a hoodie (with the dangly pull cord bits cut off for future safety). A hoodie (remember: 100% cotton) from a charity shop is good because: (a) it's cheap; (b) the hood protects your head (wear the hood up and then fit the helmet) and protects either your hair or scalp from flying hot metal balls; (c) 100% cotton isn't flameproof but cotton doesn't melt on to your skin and stick. If you liked the YesWelder helmet (put it on in the house and then zap yourself with a TV remote to test it darkens) you could look at the YESWELDER 205D. Stick some el cheapo lidl flux cored wire in it and just mess about practicing. Also get a couple of fire extinguishers and keep one handy when welding. It's the sort of thing many don't bother with or think about until it's way too late. There could be lots of things around the shed or garden that have never looked like being dangerous but now your firing molten metal balls and sparks all over the place you should do a risk assessment of your environment and ultimately get a fire extinguisher or two and keep them handy - a fire can start in seconds so be prepared.
Hi there and thanks so much for your comprehensive reply and your excellent advice. Really appreciate your time and effort. Will check out your suggestions for sure. Very best wishes buddy, Des
Great to see you upload again, Des! Interesting to see how you get on with the welding, great thing to learn
Thanks very much buddy. ATB, Des 👍
Great to see your well and back at it. Looking great in the new kit! 😂 Hannible
Thank you 😁
For the gloves you bought... they are designed for TIG as you need the most dexterity with that process. However, the trade off is that they are not heatproof. They'll protect from the UV light and cover your hands fine and for a beginner they are kind of nice as you can don't feel so clumsy when welding - the big red gauntlets you see are horrible in use but they do give a lot of heat protection (the same ones are sold as BBQ gloves). The ones you have will work but remember that when welding anything can get stupidly hot very fast - the metal practice coupon or part, the metal welding table, metal clamps, the end of the stick electrode. Even if you're cutting some metal with an abrasive wheel like an angle grinder the metal gets hot. Hence be careful if you think you can just grab hold of these things with TIG gloves - you can't. If you want a good middle ground glove (heatproof and dexterity) and great on price check out the Tegera 17 or 19 gloves. I don't have the smallest hands but like the shorter Tegera 17's in a size 8 (medium) as they fit nicely. They aren't clumsy to use but give decent heat protection.
For clothing I'd suggest something comfortable. Thick jeans and a 100% cotton shirt with the collar up or a hoodie (with the dangly pull cord bits cut off for future safety). A hoodie (remember: 100% cotton) from a charity shop is good because: (a) it's cheap; (b) the hood protects your head (wear the hood up and then fit the helmet) and protects either your hair or scalp from flying hot metal balls; (c) 100% cotton isn't flameproof but cotton doesn't melt on to your skin and stick.
If you liked the YesWelder helmet (put it on in the house and then zap yourself with a TV remote to test it darkens) you could look at the YESWELDER 205D. Stick some el cheapo lidl flux cored wire in it and just mess about practicing.
Also get a couple of fire extinguishers and keep one handy when welding. It's the sort of thing many don't bother with or think about until it's way too late. There could be lots of things around the shed or garden that have never looked like being dangerous but now your firing molten metal balls and sparks all over the place you should do a risk assessment of your environment and ultimately get a fire extinguisher or two and keep them handy - a fire can start in seconds so be prepared.
Hi there and thanks so much for your comprehensive reply and your excellent advice. Really appreciate your time and effort. Will check out your suggestions for sure. Very best wishes buddy, Des
The little piece on your overalls above the chest pocket is for walkie-talkie radios
Surely not? Des
Welcome back buddy been a long time
Agree my friend. Stuff just keeps getting in the way .... appreciate you dropping by again. Thanks, Des
Great video. Very informative
Glad it was helpful! ATB, Des