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    Newbie in a wheelchair

    hi all, my name is Bob I'm a full-time wheelchair user that is taking on welding an off Road Overland trailer setup..
    Im a full-time wheelchair user and I'm hoping there's other wheelchair users on this site so I can get some tips..
    I own a millermatic 255 with aluminum spoolgun.
    And I'm wondering if anybody else in a wheelchair has felt current through their body when they turn their welder on? I do and its not a shock feeling its more like something is trying to get out of me! Hahaha and no I'm not possessed! Any help would be greatly appreciated thank you..

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    Re: Newbie in a wheelchair

    I think everyone has shocked themselves one time or another.

    I ground directly to a clean shiny spot on the work, not the table.

    Don't get into the habit of keeping the gun in your lap.
    Sooner or later you will burns something important to you.

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    Re: Newbie in a wheelchair

    Welcome from southern Arizona! Reall don't know what to say about the shok, I wouldn't think you would be part of the circuit unless your're holding the ground(work) clamp. It sounds like something may be working incorrectly.
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