welding

[ducducgooseme]

Hey guys,  I really want to learn the basics of welding.  Anyone know of a hobby level class for mig and tig?  or, anybody on here do it  and want to earn a little extra $ teaching me?

The community colleges require it to be a credit offering.  I am interested in the basics, not for credit...just fun.

[Randimus Maximus]

Didn't Justin (mommy's little monster) talk about doing a class like that at one time?

[flynbulldog]

Didn't Justin (mommy's little monster) talk about doing a class like that at one time?

Just because you are a good welder doesn't mean you are a good teacher.

Justin is a nice guy but I wonder if he has the patience to teach, I'd like to learn too.

[Munch]

Shop in Denver...

http://www.clubworkshop.com/index.php

They do classes and also allow you to rent their space/equipment.

Check the schedule for MIG and TIG classes:

http://www.clubworkshop.com/index.php?option=com_jevents&task=month.calendar&Itemid=54

Intro to MIG Welding

Prerequisites: None

Class Size: 5,

Cost:

Members: $40 for 3 hours

Non Members: $45

Requirements: For this and all Club Workshop Welding classes, please wear a long sleeve cotton shirt / pants that you won't mind getting dirty.

Please wear closed toed shoes whenever at the shop.

Overview:

This is a basic skills class designed to introduce you to the art of welding. You'll learn the difference between Gas, Arc, MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW) welding as well asplasma cutting. This small class size affords you personal instruction and plenty of practice time. After this class you'll be able to weld together the metal shelf that broke, repair the clip on your mountain bike or create the ski storage rack you always wanted.

This class will use and teach skills with a MIG Welder,and will discuss welding safety, setting the machine up for different material thicknesses, how to adjustfor machine and material variations and how to get a good bead.

[Randimus Maximus]

You know DDGM has very few "closed toed shoes".

 

[KRJ]

  I would be willing to show a few People the basics of SMAW (stick),GMAW (solid wire, 'MIG), FCAW (flux core, 'MIG) and Oxy Acet.( Gas Welding/Brazing). I don't have a TIG machine in My shop yet but have access to one. The only problem is I live in Canon City...A bit of background, I have been Welding/Fabricating for 30yrs, am AWS certified in the above, was General Manager of CC Fabrication for the last 6 yrs and am now employed at Vestas Towers. Over the years I have taught many People at different levels, I am also a manual Machinist and metal forming operator. One place to start is Metallurgy, learning metal composition and how heat effects it. I don't have time to get too deep now but check out the AWS site, also look at a site called "Welding tips and tricks" ( don't know how to post the link yet, computer illiterate etc.) There are many hours of study before You even look at a welding machine, so You actually understand how to make a safe and proper weld. Research credible sites, Lincoln, Miller, Esab,ect., That's a place to start, then move to hands on practice, the easy part!!!   Keep in touch, KRJ

[KRJ]

   Anyone look into this?     Maybe too much too fast....  Stawing on a hobby level is prolly the best..

[KRJ]

   "Stawing", ??... several beers and I can't even spell!

[flynbulldog]

DDGM and I went to the class at the club workshop. Had a lot of fun and they had us welding in less than 30 minutes.

We came home with a new appreciation for a good weld and a little more courage to do it ourselves.

[Munch]

Sweet! Let me know when you buy the TIG welder, I need a custom full TI race exhaust built

[ducducgooseme]

LOL, well Flyn's welds almost held water (the test at the end of class).  Mine on the other hand...well...   

[flynbulldog]

haha tig's a little more involved than Mig. I don't think I'll be welding anything with tig anytime soon.
But If I could find a decent mig welder I wouldn't be afraid to tackle most jobs. (no exotic metals though)

Justin's your man for that custom system.