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welding info
Posted: Sat May 29, 2010 1:41 pm
by bones
Hi all, can someone inform me about some welding courses as my nephew is interested in doing one. What is a good course to do ??? He would like to do chassi fabrication but i cant find anywhere over here that does it
rich
Posted: Sat May 29, 2010 7:10 pm
by katanaman
Cant help with anything specific but look up the local college and high schools as they often do night courses. Your very unlikely to get chassis stuff specifically and to be honest it would be a big probably full time course but welding is welding.
Posted: Sat May 29, 2010 10:06 pm
by HairbearTE
Most colleges do evening courses one or two nights a week. The one I did many years ago covered oxy, arc and mig. Welding something like a full tube chassis will take practice welding in akward positions. Welding small pieces sitting at a table is relatively easy to learn to a decent level, welding standing up, lying down, verticle joints, upside down etc. all require more practice. For me it's all about getting comfortable before welding.
Posted: Mon May 31, 2010 2:35 pm
by bones
evening school ok as he plans on welding for a living ??
rich
Posted: Mon May 31, 2010 5:37 pm
by katanaman
if he wants tickets then he will have to do full time courses at college. Even then it might not help as welding is usually an apprentice type deal assuming he wants employment and not work for himself. Anything less and employers are just going to see it as a hobby welder and he certainly wont be able to do anything coded that chassis manufacturers might require. What age is he?
Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2010 6:39 am
by bones
Hes 17, a full time course would be better for him. Dont want them to end up like me
rich