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HI TO ALL IM A NEWBIE FROM AUSTRALIA
mandifromoz -
Sunday, February 24, 2008 - 3:18am
Hi to anyone out there, I've just found this site and HAD to join...Im in the process of learning about welding cos I have, for a few years, wanted to make metal 'art'....Im so happy to find so many people doing what I hope to do! YAY! I will be able to get decent information! Im starting from the absolute beginning. Ive read some tutorials online, getting the theory ( all a bit much but necessary-dang!) Also ive met the husband of a work colleague who is a tradesman welder - he says its easy - yeah?! anyway Ive been to the local hardware and found a couple of welding machines - mig and arc...and am still in the process of decision making - Ive just bought a house and am also painting, sanding.....working to pay the mortgage, etc, etc, etc...so I will be buying sometime later in the year cos I want to save this for the winter when its cooler (stinking hot here in the summer - northern new south wales-australia). Anyway just introducing myself and will soon be putting out heaps of questions!!! I hope to do artistic type stuff for my garden and home-looking forward to being a part of the gang! Cheers all  Great to have you here,
grizz -
Sunday, February 24, 2008 - 10:32am
Great to have you here, great place to learn and play. "GRIZZ" » reply  this is a great place to
Paula -
Sunday, February 24, 2008 - 8:03pm
this is a great place to start your new metal/artist career. Paula » reply  Welcome Mandi, the people
eligius1427 -
Sunday, February 24, 2008 - 10:12pm
Welcome Mandi, the people here are great and very helpful. Be sure to post some picts when you get to creating. Jake » reply  Good to have you here . Hope
Jim Cotter -
Sunday, February 24, 2008 - 11:25pm
Good to have you here . Hope you post some pics from Down Unda of your efforts. Good Luck. » reply  mandifromoz
visitor -
Monday, February 25, 2008 - 6:40pm
Hi, Im in northern new south wales in lismore - hot small town with alot of artists, farmers and other interesting people! just got her a couple of months ago looking for a quieter more creative life and I am getting it!! setting up my new house at the moment and when that's done, if ever! I will start my metal art career!!! cheers » reply G'day!
Chris Bridgland -
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 - 8:16am
I'm down here in Canberra. I've been lurking around ArtMetal for more than 10 years - it's a great forum. Do you have any photos of your work? » reply  This woman recently moved to Newcastle
Gene Olson -
Thursday, March 13, 2008 - 11:42am
On another forum a young woman who just moved to Newcastle , NSW from Argentina posted some of her repoussé work. She says she studied in HS and then worked for a couple years before emigrating. This from her blog. Gene Olson Sculptor Elk River, MN » reply  Beatiful work
B.J. Severtson -
Thursday, March 13, 2008 - 12:19pm
She is on Art Metals, as Can Dela back about last week, next page of posts. Brad » reply THANKS FOR THE WELCOME GUYS!!
visitor -
Monday, February 25, 2008 - 6:48pm
Hi to all those who welcomed me to this site, Im grateful for the interest!! Ive been to price welding machines and after a quick browse here, I think the mig is the go, someone mentioned it was like using a big glue gun!!! well I can use a glue gun so I should be ok??!! anyway I have been online reading up on welding theory - that was a bit much, all technical and for machine fabrication etc...It did my head in I must say!!! I really only wanted a 'welding for dummies' type of info but have yet to find it. I have an aquaintance who suggested I just have a go by myself however Im a little afraid of the technology etc and will ask him to be present when I have my first go just in case I a) burn the house down or b)electrocute myself! I hope to make stuff like standing candle holders wrought iron style and have a fantasy of doing a large garden art piece WHEN IVE MADE MY GARDEN!!! Anyway lots of dreams a not much of a clue so far but Ive confidence in myself and my abilities...so cheers guys talk to you soon » reply  gday
Matt Drysdale -
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 - 4:36am
gday mandi and welcome from another aussie, I am a mexican! south of the border down on the mornington peninsula, there is plenty to learn here and it will be good to have someone to chat to when everyone else is asleep! » reply G'day Matt
Chris Bridgland -
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 - 8:19am
What sort of art metal are you producing? » reply gday chris
Matt Drysdale -
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 - 3:10am
howsitgoin! have been mainly making stuff from recycled copper will post some more pics when I get a chance. » reply  Welcome to Art Metal. Most
R L Sidebottom -
Thursday, March 13, 2008 - 5:50pm
Welcome to Art Metal. Most everyone starts where you are right now. don't let it overwhelm you. MIG is the easier of the two to become reasonably proficient in quickly. In know time at all you will be showing off your creations and learning at the same time. Have fun and don't be afraid to ask "How do I......" Rick Sidebottom » reply |
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Hi Mandifromoz,
Welcome to the group.It truly is a great bunch of talented sharing people. Good luck.
Frank