One of the guys on the Triumph forum had posted about learning to weld. I'm also a relative beginner so I can relate to how daunting it can seem at first. So I pulled together a quick rundown of what equipment he should maybe consider. One thing I forgot - the ugly green fireproof welding jacket. From my email to him: "You'll need: Welder (obviously) Gloves 25 bucks. Auto-Dimming helmet. A must for beginners like us because you can line up your torch and just start. 50-100 bucks. Gas Bottle. 20cuft is smallest, lasts about an hour of actual welding time, so about a full weekend of lots of use. Costs 50-75 bucks new. Gas Fill - Typically 75/25 Argon/CO2. About 20 bucks each time. Regulator. Either adjustable or constant flow at like 20cfm. 35-75 bucks Rolling stand is nice. 50-100 bucks. Hammer/brush. 20 bucks. Welder's tongs. Used to clean your tips, hold hot metal, etc. 15-35 bucks. Solid core and flux core wire. 2lb rolls. 0.023 - 0.035" is typical for what we do. Prob 3 rolls for various sizes at 10 bucks each. Anti-spatter gel for your tips. Extra tips and torch nozzles. A welder's shirt and/or jacket is nice. Typically not necessary unless working upside down Magnets and clamps for holding your material. Welder's vice grips for sheet metal, 3-4 Extra vice grips for holding material. Extra C clamps, various sizes Angle grinder. Get a good one if you're gonna do a lot because you'll burn through a cheap one. Vise is handy. An extra one bolted to a big stump is handy <b>...</b>
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