Practical Welding

The main project for this class will be the creation of a garden hoe-fork combo. Each student will be constructing a garden hoe-fork combo through:

• Cutting and beveling a 2.5-3 inch wide rectangular piece of metal for the spade.
• Grinding and beveling metal rods to create the fork.
• Welding together the spade and fork together.
• Attaching the spade fork combo onto wooden or aluminum handle.
• Attaching a washer to the end of the handle.
• Attaching a strap through the washer.

Skills covered in the class include: fabrication and finishing techniques such as cutting, grinding, sanding, MIG and Oxy-Acetylene welding and drilling with a press. Students will be qualified for all the above after the class. No previous experience is necessary. All levels welcomed. (Six classes; includes welding studio class pass.)

Class includes orientation.