where can i get information?

[DanRM125]

hello, i am new here as you can probably tell because i have no idea how this thing works yet. i prob wont even be able to find my post again, but i have a question. i am 15 and just got my welding certification for stick welding (flat) today. and now that i am considered a certified welder i am going to need to know my field, where did you guys learn so much about welding? books? the internet? there are some books down in my shop (i go to a vocational school) should i borrow a few of those books or am i wasting my time reading those and should be looking somewhere else? i am interested in smaw/gtaw/gmaw if you can help me it would be greatly appreciated.

Dan

 

[welding1]

A nice easy guide to welding processes, brazing, NDT etc try

http://www.meg.co.uk/

The cheapest and best books on welding are from the lincoln foundation

http://www.lincolnelectric.com/

‘The welding procedure handbook’ and ‘Metals and how to weld them’ are highly recommended.

If you want more academic information try

http://www.twi.co.uk/

You have to register but its free and available to all.

There is also lots of information available on my site

http://www.gowelding.com/

plus links to many other sites.

Have fun

 

[nbucska]

Congratulation, DAN ! No, you are NOT wasting your time, you are investing your time into your future -- learning is the best investment anyone your age can make.

Where are you located ? Is there any e.g. public or university library close to you ? Can you access them ?

Do not hesitate to ask questions -- the only stupid question is what you DON't ask.

Good luck !

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