welders and rotary tools

[slavewife]

Just been gifted a rotary tool for wood and metal but have so much i wanna make head exploding, never used these as brand new but want to make things involve welding so anyone know best place to find out how to start and do .

Thank you  ps total novice here

[Charms]

Try youtube

[pt****]

I like the enthusiasm, but I'm not sure that one or two tools are going to create much. But if you have the power tools like a welder, drill, angle grinder, etc. read the manuals and practice and youtube can be a great resource. Best of Luck. I mean feel free to PM if you want some specific guidance.

[qu****]

Well you can create a piece of art with just a chisel, or create sculptures with nothing but your hands and chicken wire the only limitations are the human mind, so you go girl 💋💋

[TheRiverPirate]

Hey send me a message I'll be happy to help and give you tips. I build boats and trained as a sculptor before that so have the skill set you might want to learn from. From welding, electrics, carpentery even design. Look forward to hearing from you.

[Deleted Member]

There are loads of tutorials on YouTube. You can generally find specific videos and choose which one is best for you.

[qu****]

Look up wood and metal craft classes in ( insert place name), just had a quick Google and there's a few that come up

[Redneck_Nerd]

As someone who's always tended to be the creative/handy sort, my first advice (after at least browsing the manuals for the safety tips and such) would be to get some scraps of various materials that you might want to work with, and just do some playing around to get the feel for the tools.

Hopefully you've got a variable s***d tool -- while not 100% necessary, they can be easier to control and easier on the consumables.  In my experience, the default 35k RPM that they usually have is fine for tooling like the little cut-off disks, but others like the little sanding drums last far longer at much lower s***ds around 10 - 12k RPM.  Some stuff like grinding stones will work better or worse on different materials, depending on what type of stone they are...  And as mentioned we're blessed with sources of information like youtube, which can be extremely helpful in learning new skills.

As for welding, auto-darkening welding helmets (and/or lens inserts) are more pricey, but are a great thing to have right from the start, as it's one less extra thing to occupy your hands with while working. (The old technique of 'nodding' your head to lower the helmet is recommended against these days, as it can lead to neck injuries similar to whiplash)

Another good resource is 'maker spaces', who often will pool resources to provide access to workshop space, tools, and tutoring/classes along with generally helpful and knowledgeable people (Though these may currently be less accessible with the possibility of ongoing government restrictions).

And whatever you do, remember your PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).  Safety glasses, ear plugs, gloves and clothing that covers you up, but isn't too baggy, to name a few basics, are cheap insurance against preventable injuries.