They still teach welding at my local community college. I'm going two nights a week and it's great. The class is a mixed group taking a variety of welding classes. And a great group of students. An a
Mark, while you're "on subject", can you do us a paragraph on "jet-fluxing" or "gas-fluxing"; the bronze-welding aid whereby the fluxing agent is picked up by the gas as it bubbles through a reservoi
Well, the extra bead may act as a reinforcement by itself. Otherwise, a strip of stainless may be taken from either an old fender or from the bottom of that fender. Remember, it cracked in the first
Often times welding equipment suppliers have programs for their customers, you might inquire with one of them. Mario L. --Original Message-- From: R. John Lye <rjl6n@cstone.net> To: jmark.vanscoter@a
I was at my daughters middle school last year for an open house. Her foreign language class was taught in a wonderful metal shop. Welding booths, work benches, and a variety of great equipment just s
I know that kind of thing is common, and in my opinion it sucks. //soapbox on// Computers are a reality, but learning to use them does not equate to intelligence. Students should learn critical think
Unfortunately the metal working jobs have moved to Asia, leaving us with the computers. I'm not complaining, I lost my metal working job and ended up with better paying job making the computers run.
Step 1) turn on welder Step 2) play with lightning or Step 1) light torch Step 2) play with fire Seriously. I did the same thing; read everything I could find, welder sat idle while I developed a bi
good instructions Dave, after reflecting on them for a while.... they work for life in general also... thanks john (still learning to play with lightning and fire)
I'd add to that, just start laying weld beads on a flat piece of bar stock. Don't try to join two pieces of metal just yet, simply work on a solid piece . That lets you focus better.
I'm going to jump in here, even though this thread has evolved from finding a place to learn about welding to about learning to weld by any means. Here are some simple truisms, and while they shouldn
Nolan said..... I'd add to that, just start laying weld beads on a flat piece of bar stock. Don't try to join two pieces of metal just yet, simply work on a solid piece . That lets you focus better.
Just, of course, make sure you are wearing the right eye protection before you start. Skin burns can heal, and it should take only one or two to persuade you to get some appropriate clothing, but eye
Just to add my 2 cents worth here. There is absolutely no substiute for practice, practice, practice. I agree with all the others that said sign up for a night class and don't resist the instructor.
And speaking of skin burns - for those who are thinking of trying welding, be aware that arc welding puts off a lot of UV light. The clothing not only protects you from sparks but also from sunburn!
That was an attitude I developed young and it took me a long time to break it. I'd also try to bullshit my way out when I'd trap myself, too. After I got older I realized how foolish it was. I once
Ah, the local Safety Nazi weighs in... It's probably not a good idea to stick the welding electrodes in your ears, either. I wonder how long it'll take before they start putting warnings on the pack
Michael, While there was a grin after your comment about Damascus steel, I believe I was just reading about that in the Metal FAQ. Check out both of the following web pages. I think one of them has s