New Guy from Mesa, Arizona!!

JNJchev77 · #1 02-16-2012, 06:34 PM

Hey everyone, my name is Justin. I'm out here in this beautiful desert in Mesa, Arizona with all kinds of great weather, which means lots of time to be out building somethin!! I don't know much about metal shaping and am teaching myself to weld, slowly but surely! I am here to learn as much as possible so that I can finish my projects the way I want, without having to rely on someone else to have time. Someday I hope to pass my passion to my son (4), and act like I know what I'm talking about lol.

Thanks,

HEATNBEAT · #2 02-16-2012, 06:43 PM

Hi and welcome Justin!

barry larson · #3 02-16-2012, 06:58 PM

Justin
Glad to have you abord.....I was just down there and know a couple of the metal guys........You need to stop in and see Rick Natus......He is on the trail about 81 st across from the water tower.....Pawn shop....go around to the back side east end and he has a shop there....nice guy tell him Barry sent you and he had to go home to Mn,,,,ALSO ask about Dutch.....he is about 3 blocks from there has a shop behind the house has lots of toys and hot rods....... from Iowa ...Say hello fo me Barry Larson

Peter Tommasini · #4 02-16-2012, 09:25 PM

HI and welcome to the forum Justin
Peter

123pugsy · #5 02-17-2012, 10:59 AM

Welcome aboard Justin. I have a 4 year old boy also that I hope will get the passion. Probably not though as mommy's watchin that I don't bring him out to the garage.

doug_walter2002 · #6 02-17-2012, 10:39 PM

Welcome Justin, I'll be in Mesa for the month March it"s a great place to get away from winter for awhile.

David Gardiner · #7 02-18-2012, 03:26 PM

Hello Justin, welcome to allmetalshaping. Welding is one of the most important skills for this work. I mostly use gas welding because it is easy to use and leaves a weld that can be dressed out fairly easily. Mig is OK for some work but leaves a hard weld that can be difficult to dress. What type of welding are you learning?.

David