Dear Brain: I do not think youneed to go to a technical college to learn how to weld. You may need to read a little on "how to weld",and practice. DC produce more stable arc. It is easier for you to beging with. Jinlin Wen 2009/3/27 BRIAN N SMITH <briannsmith@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Dear Pythonauts, > After 70+ years of cycling I bought a rear-drive under-steer Actionbent > recumbent <www.actionbent.com> and now have more than 32,000 km virtually > trouble free. It is a delight to ride - so why should I pine for a python? > But I do. Even now in my 81st year. > I have a garage load of scrap bikes and parts but no welding experience and > a budget that will not stretch to TIG nor MIG. > I can buy a "buzz-box" new for $79 or an AC/DC welder for $104. > Is DC a real advantage? > I have some confidence that by sufficient trial and error on scrap tubing I > can teach myself to weld - classes at a distant technical college are not > practical for me. > If any have the time to advise on how "to get my feet wet" I will be most > grateful > Regards to all > Brian in SC USA >