Only ever having done a tiny bit of Mig at uni about 15 years ago, I've been meaning to do a proper course for quite a while. Unfortunately there has never been one that was really convenient. Then Stevenage college added one and so last night was my fist night.
We welded. No-one set themselves on fire or electrocuted themselves, despite the dire warnings from the instructor.
It’s supposed to just be a Mig course with each new discipline costing another £400+. But the chap said that we should be able to get through at least Mig, arc and a bit of Tig. And if things go swimmingly, Oxy and brazing as well. with qualifications, all for the original cost. Bargain.
There are 5 welds you have to get signed off in each type of welding. Beading, lapped, T joint, 45 degree T joint and corner. We started off on Arc, which according to the instructor is the hardest one for beginners to get to grips with. His reasoning being that once we’ve mastered that, the rest will be a piece of cake. Hmmm, that might be the case, but it did mean that it was quite a frustrating evening.
but we all got a pass on our Arc beading. This is my **** poor effort (splatters largely chiselled off). Any advise and tips would be greatly appreciated.
Still, all in all, a fun night. I think I shall be making full use of the guides and video tutorials on here though. While the instructor is a very nice chap, who does a good line in pointlessly meandering anecdotes, he does have 8 or so people to teach and you’re left on your own to practise for a lot of the time.
Bring on next week and the lapping and T joints!
We welded. No-one set themselves on fire or electrocuted themselves, despite the dire warnings from the instructor.
It’s supposed to just be a Mig course with each new discipline costing another £400+. But the chap said that we should be able to get through at least Mig, arc and a bit of Tig. And if things go swimmingly, Oxy and brazing as well. with qualifications, all for the original cost. Bargain.
There are 5 welds you have to get signed off in each type of welding. Beading, lapped, T joint, 45 degree T joint and corner. We started off on Arc, which according to the instructor is the hardest one for beginners to get to grips with. His reasoning being that once we’ve mastered that, the rest will be a piece of cake. Hmmm, that might be the case, but it did mean that it was quite a frustrating evening.
but we all got a pass on our Arc beading. This is my **** poor effort (splatters largely chiselled off). Any advise and tips would be greatly appreciated.
Still, all in all, a fun night. I think I shall be making full use of the guides and video tutorials on here though. While the instructor is a very nice chap, who does a good line in pointlessly meandering anecdotes, he does have 8 or so people to teach and you’re left on your own to practise for a lot of the time.
Bring on next week and the lapping and T joints!
