Also interested to go on a welding course when I return to the UK next year before returning to studies in September. I would like two learn some basics then probably buy some cheap equipment to continue to self teach. I'm studying design so it'll be a useful skills for prototyping/ making etc... but also have the intention on making some bicycle frames / modifications / racks for personal use. I've done a fair bit of metal work and prep in last couple years but none of the actual welding myself. Could anyone point me in the right direction to begin with ? Would starting with MIG / stick be best option ? Pref a course in London or Midlands.
if you want to do anything bike related, TIG is the only bet. Its a lot harder but unless you wanna weld farm equipment back together, stick wont go very far.
Also interested to go on a welding course when I return to the UK next year before returning to studies in September. I would like two learn some basics then probably buy some cheap equipment to continue to self teach. I'm studying design so it'll be a useful skills for prototyping/ making etc... but also have the intention on making some bicycle frames / modifications / racks for personal use. I've done a fair bit of metal work and prep in last couple years but none of the actual welding myself. Could anyone point me in the right direction to begin with ? Would starting with MIG / stick be best option ? Pref a course in London or Midlands.