Basic Welding Equipment and Welding
Safety
Welding is a highly
developed skill that
most people continue
to develop over time.
Depending on the
type of welding you
choose to learn there
will be equipment
that you need and
precautions to keep
you safe.
When you decide to
learn welding you
must understand that
there is certain basic
equipment you will
need, especially for
your type of welding.
There are some
things that every welder will need as they start to learn this trade.
One of the issues you will have to decide when you first decide to learn
welding is whether this is something you will do as a hobby or for a
living. The welding equipment you will purchase will be different
depending on your choice.
Equipment You May Need
There are several practical issues that you need to take into
consideration as you purchase your welding equipment. As an
example, if you have to have your own equipment for a job or for a
hobby you are going to need something to sit your welder and your
equipment on. The shop cart is a very good choice to resolve this
issue.
You will want to equip it with C-clamps if you need them, wiring and
any other equipment that you will want at your finger tips. You will
also want a place to put your tools.

Other equipment you might want to consider is a right angle square
that will be useful when you want to square up a joint. You will also
need an angle grinder that can be used to remove burrs from the
metal you are welding, grinding excess bead from the metal or help
joints fit better.
Safety Equipment
Welding can be a very dangerous profession or hobby so there is a lot
of safety involved. Here is the minimum safety equipment you
should have:
 Safety goggles — to protect your eyes from burns.
 Auto darkening helmet — this will protect your head from burns
and sparks. This will also protect your eyes from the bright light.
 Particle mask — to protect you from inhaling toxic chemicals.
 Leather cape — this is protection for your arms and arms and
your body and will protect your clothing.
 Welding gloves — this will protect your hands from the fire and
from any sparking.
Once you have acquired the safety equipment it is very important to
use it at all times.
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