Basic Welding Equipment and Welding Safety


January 13th, 2009

Welding is a highly developed skill that most people continue to develop over time. Depending on the type of welding you choose to learn there will be equipment that you need and precautions to keep you safe.

When you decide to learn welding you must understand that there is certain basic equipment you will need, especially for your type of welding. There are some things that every welder will need as they start to learn this trade.

One of the issues you will have to decide when you first decide to learn welding is whether this is something you will do as a hobby or for a living. The welding equipment you will purchase will be different depending on your choice.

Equipment You May Need

There are several practical issues that you need to take into consideration as you purchase your welding equipment. As an example, if you have to have your own equipment for a job or for a hobby you are going to need something to sit your welder and your equipment on. The shop cart is a very good choice to resolve this issue.

You will want to equip it with C-clamps if you need them, wiring and any other equipment that you will want at your finger tips. You will also want a place to put your tools.

Other equipment you might want to consider is a right angle square that will be useful when you want to square up a joint. You will also need an angle grinder that can be used to remove burrs from the metal you are welding, grinding excess bead from the metal or help joints fit better.

Safety Equipment

Welding can be a very dangerous profession or hobby so there is a lot of safety involved. Here is the minimum safety equipment you should have:

  • Safety goggles — to protect your eyes from burns.
  • Auto darkening helmet — this will protect your head from burns and sparks. This will also protect your eyes from the bright light.
  • Particle mask — to protect you from inhaling toxic chemicals.
  • Leather cape — this is protection for your arms and arms and your body and will protect your clothing.
  • Welding gloves — this will protect your hands from the fire and from any sparking.

Once you have acquired the safety equipment it is very important to use it at all times.

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