How can I create a safe environment to weld in my basement? It's been some 20 years since I have welded and was a novice back then but I really enjoyed it. Mig welders are fairly inexpensive now days and I'd like to create a safe area in the basement. My main concern is the smoke and fumes. I dont see a situation where I'll be welding galvanized but I may at some time also add a plasma cutter. My basement is large and unfinished. It has several of the rectangle windows. I also will be using a torch at times.
One idea I have is building a room maybe 10x10 off of a window and installing one of those window fans. I can build it with the fire retardant pink board. And install a place to add a filter the same size as my ac unit uses, that way I just buy them in bulk.
Kind of long winded for me but it's something I've been kicking around for awhile.
Thanks for any advice.
Jason.
One idea I have is building a room maybe 10x10 off of a window and installing one of those window fans. I can build it with the fire retardant pink board. And install a place to add a filter the same size as my ac unit uses, that way I just buy them in bulk.
Kind of long winded for me but it's something I've been kicking around for awhile.
Thanks for any advice.
Jason.