The Happy Philosophy of Welding Splashes: A beginner's guide to the magic of DIY welding

First,Why do you want to learn welding? Because it's Iron Man's hidden skill!

In this era when even the toaster will be smart and networked, mastering a "Mars" hardcore craft is simply a necessary skill for home travel! Think about it: When your laundry pole suddenly "breaks" and your neighbor is still digging through the warranty card, you've already grabbed the welding machine and acted out a live-action version of Transformers. When your girlfriend thinks the iron table lamp is too ugly, you can weld steampunk art with scraps in the blink of an eye - this is the romance of modern youth!

Secondly, equipment: Welding machine is not a big sword, but your magic wand

1. The Ultimate guide to purchasing welding machines (with bad jokes)

Portable welding machine: recommended "Ruilong ZX7-160", nicknamed "little steel cannon", weight only 5.8kg, lighter than your boyfriend (wrong)

Laser welding pen: Dazu Yueming LM-100, light spot fine enough to sew clothes for ants, suitable for repairing the "micro-cosmic engineering" of glasses legs

Avoid the pit guide: Do not buy second-hand welding machine! You never know how many failed confession props the previous owner used it to weld...

2. Three-piece safety equipment (life-saving sentence)

Welding mask: Please choose shade number 10-12, otherwise you will experience the sour feeling of "staring at the sun for 10 seconds" (don't ask me how I know)

Gas mask: 3M 6200+60926 filter box, wear it you are the "Resident Evil" in the sister Jill

Gloves and apron: cowhide gloves are anti-hot, flame retardant apron fire star, combined is "Iron Man suit youth version"

Third, operation: from the arc to the arc, like playing a game to upgrade

1. Three positions for starting arc (with BGM)

Direct attack method: the electrode is vertically against the weldment, "ding" a sound like beating a gong, the success rate is 50% (the remaining 50% will stick)

Scratching method: The welding rod scratches the weldment like striking a match, the success rate is 92%, it is recommended to use with "Flying Wild bees" BGM

Novice Exercise: Practice 100 times on scrap steel and you will unlock the "Humanoid Welder" achievement

2. The metaphysics of rhythm (Follow your feelings)

Straight line transport: suitable for flat welding sheet, like writing "one" on the steel plate

Zigzag swing: Weld width + 1, as if in a mechanical dance

Crescent swing: necessary for vertical welding, the key point of action is "three circles left and three circles right"

3. The Ultimate implication of arc closure (Pit Prevention Guide)

Repeated arc breaking method: suitable for impatient, "Tutu Tutu" three guns to solve the battle

Back welding finishing method: exclusive to the old driver, draw a small circle to prevent cracks

Recommended practice: Practice circular arc on beer cans, and you can drink after welding (wrong)

Fourth, creative project: The magic of scrap iron seconds into artworks

1. Steel flowerpots: Let plants live in "industrial mansions"

Material: Old oil drum + bicycle chain

Steps: Cut oil drums → Roll edges → Weld chain trim → Spray rainbow paint

Egg: Welding wrong is said to be "deliberately old", literary and artistic youth love this tone

2. Steampunk lamp: An invention that Edison would have liked

Material: Copper tube + waste gear + LED lamp belt

Technology: TIG welding + silver welding combined technology

Highlights: Exposed welds as decoration, turning on the light instantly seems to start a time machine

3. Bicycle frame "resurrection technique" : make broken cars become collectibles in seconds

Tool: MIG welder + Copper liner

Secret: Weld the inside and then the outside first, like "minimally invasive surgery" for the frame

Note: Remember to give it a powerful name after welding, such as "Scrap Iron Man No. 1"

Fifth, the rollover scene first aid guide (all blood lessons)

1. How to deal with sheet welding deformation?

Reverse deformation method: bend 3° in advance, miraculously straighten after welding (magic!)

Segment skip welding: Each weld does not exceed 5cm, like jumping on the steel plate grid

The ultimate solution: welding wrong is said to be "abstract art", hanging on the wall to sell high prices

2. The ultimate in weld beautification

Mechanical polishing: Grinding with impeller, from 80# to 240#, like SPA for weld

Chemical pickling: nitric acid + hydrofluoric acid solution, can make the weld exposed metal color (dangerous action, do not imitate)

Metaphysical skills: immediately after welding, take pictures and send friends circle, captioned "handmade limited edition"

Sixth, the new trend of DIY welding in 2025 (rich imagination)

1.AR welding glasses: Through the projection directly show the weld track, my mother no longer have to worry about my welding crooked

2. Modular welding machine: TIG module becomes MIG module in seconds, which is more convenient than changing the mobile phone case

3. Shared welding workshop: There are more welding Spaces in the community than in the coffee shop, and you can weld a hot pot rack with friends

4. Environmental protection consumables: The flux made of potato starch can be fried after welding (mistake)

Seventh, buy a list: These equipment let you take fewer detours

Cost-effective welding machine recommended

Aotai NBC-200:260$, MIG welding industry's "civilian sports car"

Jasic TIG-200P:  380$ , argon arc welding primer

ZX7-400STG: 200$ , the "old ox" in the field of manual welding

Safety equipment three sets

Basic version: Mask 10$ + gloves 10$ + apron 15$ (total price 35$ , cheaper than watching a movie)

Upgraded version: 3M mask 35$+ radiation protection suit 45$ (80$, can not buy a loss can not buy a fool)

Eighth, conclusion: Welding flowers are the fireworks of life

Welding is not a cold technology, but a magic that lets the imagination fall. When you successfully weld a straight weld for the first time, the sense of accomplishment is better than completing a game! It is recommended that beginners start by restoring old objects and gradually challenge complex projects. Remember: Every weld is a foreshadowing of creation, and every scar is a medal of growth. At your next barbecue, you can proudly say, "This grill? I welded it myself!"