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Old 09-21-2010, 12:17 PM
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Hi all. I work in the creative field and love what I do but everything is done on the computer and sorely miss the days of banging my knuckles and getting dirt under the fingernails. I have no experience with metal but recently became obsessed after doing some simple work on my motorcycle. I’m teaching myself to MIG weld and have a few basic tools. I don’t have grandiose plans at this point; I just would like to first start with making small art pieces. I love robots. =)

Are there any recommended DVD’s or books that are geared toward the metal challenged?
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Old 09-21-2010, 12:44 PM
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Hi,

Please add your real name to your signature in the User CP field. We are a very friendly group here.

As far as getting a feel for beginning, I can't recommend anything better than David Gardiner's video.

check out http://www.metalshapingzone.com/.

David shows how to accomplish high quality work with hand tools.

Then just start reading and practicing.
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Old 09-21-2010, 12:50 PM
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Welcome to the site, enthusiasm is the main thing you need to get started and it sound like you have plenty of that so you are on your way.

Thanks for the kind words about my DVD Jack!.

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Old 09-21-2010, 02:19 PM
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Thanks guys. The one thing I do have a lot of is enthusiasm. I also have a drive to learn a skill that I can pass down to my son. He's just 6 months but I'm hoping when he's ready, he'll want me to teach him to be creative like his old man so I need to sharpen my skills.

Thanks for the heads up on the video!
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