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Merry Christmas and a happy new year!

Strung the lights using green zip ties. 3 strings of 70 5mm lights. Put outside for a test run. Now SO has requested I make another one in green and slightly smaller.

Sphere is painted, waiting for it to dry to start attaching lights.

Well, just had my order canceled as none of the items were in stock due to supply chain issues. Had ordered some flat bar and sheets. Anyone know a good cheap source for these? HD/Lowes is still expensive and has low stock too.

In final shape and last weld done. Now cleanup and paint. Then lights get attached.

Got 2 of the hoops welded up last night. Still learning the settings. Had the voltage up too high to start, wire does not dissipate heat like flat stock.

Seems to not be many people on this site. Got my welding table and cart. Wire came in so ready to start project. Hope you all have a great day.

Welding table and cart should be here today. If all goes well I will post a making of thread, should be at least funny .. Will try not to set myself on fire :cool:

Bought 173 feet of wire as one spool. Should be enough :-) thanks everyone!

36" rods too short, but that is a great site- thank you Cali

I just bought a Handler 100, can't wait to use it for light duty welding projects.

Looking for thin mild steel rod or stiff wire to weld up a sphere to add xmas lights. Was thinking of making it about 36" tall and 16ribs with one inside rib aloncg the middle to hold shape. McMaster Carr seems to have thicker rods, looking for something thinner , but not too thin to bend...

Thanks, actually saw some examples this weekend and they were totally in line with your suggestions. Much appreciated!

That looks really well put together. How did you figure the design and what did you use for the cylinders?

So as the auto-dark helmets get more expensive, do they get easy to replace batteries or rechargeable batteries? I see that as a big issue with the HF and other lower cost ones in the user reviews

Thanks all, I think I know what I want to start, or at least look for. Now how to convince my SO that I can do this for less than I can buy it done !

Thanks G-that is a great answer!

Does anyone have a link to a site that has a list of rods and recommendations for usage? I see a lot of talk on different types of sticks, Do the numbers refer to size and type?

Welcome Gaetan, here to learn too.

Will need more info please. Does it look like you are getting a good puddle? Does it just not seem right ? Not enough heat? What are you trying to weld, or are you just checking to see if it is producing current?

Welcome Ron. Here trying to learn too.

I have been looking for used, but it seems in my area people want close to new prices for used equipment

I was looking at the HF125 for an Art project and also for possible add ons and repairs to a small tractor. I have seen some videos but it's been years since I did any welding (stick about 30 years ago). If I got this I would need gloves, Helmet, some brushes (drill wire brushes I have). What...

I am looking at making a rectangular box with a Circular see through. I would use maybe 3/16 inch thick iron plate. Was looking at a welder and wondered of the HF Flux 125 would give enough heat to weld the plates together? These won't be supporting any weight, just a sculpture, maybe 3 feet...

Any recommendations on cheap but functional helmets? Would be a started but I don;t want to waste money buying a second one if the first just doesn't cover basic welding needs.

I got an invite based on my TBN email. Nice to meet you all here.

Present :-)

Hope to learn more about welding as it's been years since I did any. Maybe make a new toy for my tractor.