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Old 10-21-2007, 08:11 AM   #15
Kat
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Originally Posted by EchoMirage View Post
agreed, but just because you might be a good stick welder, doesnt mean you can be a good TIGer. ive seen first hand, people who can stick weld decently well, pick up a tig machine and look like bird **** on pipe. to become a pipefitter, you have to go to school for FIVE YEARS....90% of which is welding. TIG is a total art. any retard can mig weld. stick takes alot of time and practice.......but TIG....either you go it, or you dont. 2 handed welding, walking the cup, controlling your heat/gas/cup size......its not for everyone.
Ture that! I've been lucky enouh to work with people that are good at those three types of welding.

Tell me about schhol and OJT. Ive been going to school lately for NDT. I still have another year left before I'm done. At least once the course is done I'll be a level II inspector.. lol
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