Newbie With Question

[fyoung]

love this stuff

I've learnt something new today..I didn't know about the "or" "er" thing.
Mac, I appreciate that. well I got to get back at it..lunch is over.
Farris

[sjmiller]

Safety First

My simple answer is **** NO, you are not following safe welding practices. If you are welding in anything less then a 6'X6' non-combustible surface (including surrounding areas) you are looking to start a fire. Buy some heavy duty welding blankets ($70/each) and protect yourself.

Have your fire fighting equipment at the ready - you will need it!

Always ground your work and not the table if practicle.

Steve

[MAC702]

Always ground your work and not the table if practicle.
Steve

Assuming you meant the work lead on the welding circuit, why is this a "safety first" issue?

And if you did indeed mean an electrical "ground", why is THAT a "safety first" issue?

I'd venture to say that the VAST majority of welding that is conducted on a table has the work lead on the table.