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LOWBUG Insano Dub Head

738 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·

#832437
Just throwing it out there, if there were such a thing would anybody be interested in a basic welding workshop.

Classes would be small and would cover basic welding, enough for those who want to learn to work on their own stuff, instruction by experianced tradesman, probably staring with mig welding.

What do you think?

bajachris88 The international telephone dialing code for Antarctica is 6

6,661 posts · joined Apr 2005 ·

#832440
if only it was in qld... i would luv to be taught by a pro to do it properly 👍
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grumble Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,672 posts · joined Jun 2008 ·

#832444
In the Whitlam years I did these courses at the local TAFE. Don't they still have these ?

LOWBUG Insano Dub Head

738 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·

#832446
grumble wrote:In the Whitlam years I did these courses at the local TAFE. Don't they still have these ?
Yes TAFE does have courses available, but they are usualy certificate courses that span over a year or two ( I maybe wrong).

I'm just curios as to weather people would be interested in say a weekend workshop that would give you enough info to continue at home on a project you might want to start but don't have basic skills to do so.

Just an idea at this point in time.

Special Air Service Chief "Gunna"

1,769 posts · joined Oct 2004 ·

#832449
In the whitlam years? shit grumble you've probably forgotten it all by now😀

i did one (rural welding it was called) during the Hawke years. if your keen to learn, then they are very worthwhile. But I dont think they run things like this anymore.

Could be wrong though.
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robb Officially Full-On Dubber

279 posts · joined Apr 2010 ·

#832451
yep i would have a lash would mind knowing a few do's and don'ts

LOWBUG Insano Dub Head

738 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·

#832453
Special Air Service wrote:In the whitlam years? shit grumble you've probably forgotten it all by now😀

i did one (rural welding it was called) during the Hawke years. if your keen to learn, then they are very worthwhile. But I dont think they run things like this anymore.

Could be wrong though.
Thats why I'm putting out the feelers to see if theres any interest in such a workshop. And man your'e making me feel old now

grumble Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,672 posts · joined Jun 2008 ·

#832478
Special Air Service wrote:In the whitlam years? shit grumble you've probably forgotten it all by now😀

i did one (rural welding it was called) during the Hawke years. if your keen to learn, then they are very worthwhile. But I dont think they run things like this anymore.

Could be wrong though.
Bloody hell Brenden I am not that old (I think) mine were trade courses and sponsored by the generous people of Australia as a goodwill gesture of my mate 🙅Gough.(there is not much of benefit that that govt did but this is one)
As my wife was posted to a school 100km away by some whacker I had a sh..load of time to do all of the post trade courses at no cost.This worked out very well and helped me in my job and subsequent business.There were downsides to it but we will not mention that.
If you can get he numbers this wil be a worthwhile achievement. Cheers Les

Bug_racer Officially Full-On Dubber

351 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#832484
In . do we have to provide our own equipment ?

LOWBUG Insano Dub Head

738 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·

#832487
This might take a little time to organise, we just trying to get a feel for interest at this stage, there will be a cost involved but not too rude, its an idea that might be good for the inthusiast that wants to get involved with their own project and be proud of thier own achievements, and save a little money in the long run.

grumble Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,672 posts · joined Jun 2008 ·

#832495
LOWBUG wrote:This might take a little time to organise, we just trying to get a feel for interest at this stage, there will be a cost involved but not too rude, its an idea that might be good for the inthusiast that wants to get involved with their own project and be proud of thier own achievements, and save a little money in the long run.
Forget the previous posts,will you be running this as an educational course . This sounds like a great idea and I hope you get a lot of enthusiasts.

cam070 Custom Title Time!

1,332 posts · joined Jul 2009 ·

#832499
I'd be interested if the dates and locations were suitable. Keep me posted if you get it off the ground.

lou0060 Wolfsburg Wizard

568 posts · joined Dec 2010 ·

#832504
great idea!

I organised something similar last year at our shop and we had a bunch of suppliers come and do demos on welding, grinding & cutting wheels, english wheel metal forming etc and it was a great night. My shop sells, amongst other things, welders and welding equipment and I always get asked about welding tips and diy classes. If there is enough interest in Brisbane I am happy to co-ordinate something up here.

Lowbug, I'll start another thread for the Brisbane guys and I would be happy to share any ideas etc with you if you want to do this. What do you think? what about some feedback from the Brisbane guys?
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Calcool Fahrvergnugen

965 posts · joined May 2005 ·

#832524
Hi lou0060

Where do I sign for the Brisbane event, this is me to a tee! I am sure I can bring along a few other welding waanabees.

Cheers,

David

smithy68 Wolfsburg Wizard

419 posts · joined Oct 2010 ·

#832530
I'll be in for one in Adelaide, welding is an art thats hard to do well if you ask me.

No Dunes Seriously Crusin Dubber

196 posts · joined Feb 2010 ·

#832546
Guys look up xl.com.au I did mig and tig training of a night .
I know they set one up in Brisbane
See how you go with that

Hutcho Wolfsburg Wizard

528 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#832597
Put me down for the Sydney one mate!

LOWBUG Insano Dub Head

738 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·

#832640
Ok, so some interest has been shown. In order to get a feel for what you want in such a workshop, what is it that you would like to achieve by the end of it, keeping in mind that it is based on basic welding skills to start with.

cam070 Custom Title Time!

1,332 posts · joined Jul 2009 ·

#832644
Simple I'd just like to learn to weld!

Hutcho Wolfsburg Wizard

528 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#832648
cam070 wrote:Simple I'd just like to learn to weld!
Pretty much the same for me too. If I can do some basic rust repairs and small fab work, that would be great.

LOWBUG Insano Dub Head

738 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·

#832651
cam070 wrote:Simple I'd just like to learn to weld!
Thats the objective, basic skills you can take home and work with.

warb gimme some butter im on a roll.....

1,983 posts · joined May 2003 ·

#832669
nice one mate, .. I did the TAFE one a year or so ago, spread over 6 months from memory, was great, from welding to panel beating..

Craig S Wolfsburg Wizard

635 posts · joined May 2008 ·

#832678
Hutcho wrote:If I can do some basic rust repairs and small fab work, that would be great.
Ditto for me, just want to do some some basic rust repairs and some simple fabrication.

TAFE courses are too long and too expensive, and I'm not trying to get a qualification, just be able to do more work on my beetle and therefore enjoy it more and have a sense of satisfaction that I did myself.

I'm keen whenever you have details.

Cheers
Craig
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rob53 Officially Full-On Dubber

385 posts · joined Jan 2007 ·

#832681
Yeah I'd been interested in it also depending on date/location. Would be keen on learning how to adjust MIG settings properly and technique for good butt welds in sheet metal. Plus some tips for managing heat distortion.
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LOWBUG Insano Dub Head

738 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·

#832692
These are all the things we want to address in a "basics workshop", now that we have a positive responce we will be working on plan to make available such a weekend workshop. As soon as we can put together some details we'll let you know. Keep in mind that these workshops will be kept small in numbers to enable one on one learning.

Keep posting the things you want from such a workshop keeping in mind we want keep it simple at first covering basics so you can take the info home and start putting it into practice.

HappyDaze Superannuated

2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 ·

#832704
Have you thought about oxy welding?

I know it's not that popular these days, but I prefer oxy for a nice neat weld on exterior panels. If done correctly, distortion is not a big problem.
I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!

HappyDaze Superannuated

2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 ·

#832713
Special Air Service wrote:In the whitlam years? shit grumble you've probably forgotten it all by now😀

i did one (rural welding it was called) during the Hawke years. if your keen to learn, then they are very worthwhile. But I dont think they run things like this anymore.

Could be wrong though.
In the Menzies years, at Ultimo Tech, we learned oxy welding - there was no MIG or TIG..........Stop laughing, you lot!
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Hutcho Wolfsburg Wizard

528 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#832719
LOWBUG wrote:Keep posting the things you want from such a workshop keeping in mind we want keep it simple at first covering basics so you can take the info home and start putting it into practice.
Or...... take to work for serious foreigner action 👍

56oval resto Officially Full-On Dubber

212 posts · joined Jun 2009 ·

#832735
count me in , currently restoring vw , keen to learn more on the welding side of things