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 LOWBUG
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| posted on March 25th, 2011 at 05:33 PM |
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Basic welding workshop
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?
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| posted on March 25th, 2011 at 05:51 PM |
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if only it was in qld... i would luv to be taught by a pro to do it properly 
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| posted on March 25th, 2011 at 06:00 PM |
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In the Whitlam years I did these courses at the local TAFE. Don't they still have these ?
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| posted on March 25th, 2011 at 06:16 PM |
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In the Whitlam years I did these courses at the local TAFE. Don't they still have these ?
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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.
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| posted on March 25th, 2011 at 06:20 PM |
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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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| posted on March 25th, 2011 at 06:27 PM |
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yep i would have a lash would mind knowing a few do's and don'ts
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| posted on March 25th, 2011 at 06:31 PM |
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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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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
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| posted on March 25th, 2011 at 08:14 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by Special Air Service
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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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
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| posted on March 25th, 2011 at 08:29 PM |
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In . do we have to provide our own equipment ?
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| posted on March 25th, 2011 at 08:50 PM |
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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.
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| posted on March 25th, 2011 at 09:24 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by LOWBUG
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.
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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.
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| posted on March 25th, 2011 at 09:46 PM |
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I'd be interested if the dates and locations were suitable. Keep me posted if you get it off the ground.
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| posted on March 25th, 2011 at 09:57 PM |
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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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| posted on March 26th, 2011 at 06:06 AM |
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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,
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| posted on March 26th, 2011 at 07:27 AM |
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great post guys who wants to run one in Adelaide?
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| posted on March 26th, 2011 at 07:39 AM |
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I'll be in for one in Adelaide, welding is an art thats hard to do well if you ask me.
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| posted on March 26th, 2011 at 08:43 AM |
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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
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| posted on March 26th, 2011 at 02:43 PM |
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Put me down for the Sydney one mate!
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| posted on March 26th, 2011 at 06:29 PM |
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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.
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| posted on March 26th, 2011 at 06:46 PM |
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Simple I'd just like to learn to weld!
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| posted on March 26th, 2011 at 07:04 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by cam070
Simple I'd just like to learn to weld!
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Pretty much the same for me too. If I can do some basic rust repairs and small fab work, that would be great.
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| posted on March 26th, 2011 at 07:08 PM |
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Simple I'd just like to learn to weld!
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Thats the objective, basic skills you can take home and work with.
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| posted on March 26th, 2011 at 08:36 PM |
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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..
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| posted on March 26th, 2011 at 09:00 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by Hutcho
If I can do some basic rust repairs and small fab work, that would be great.
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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.
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| posted on March 26th, 2011 at 09:10 PM |
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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.
Thats not rust, it's ah ... orange primer ... yep that's what it is ...
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| posted on March 26th, 2011 at 11:17 PM |
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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.
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| posted on March 27th, 2011 at 07:29 AM |
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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!
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| posted on March 27th, 2011 at 08:23 AM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by Special Air Service
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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In the Menzies years, at Ultimo Tech, we learned oxy welding - there was no MIG or TIG..........Stop laughing, you lot!
I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by LOWBUG
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.
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Or...... take to work for serious foreigner action
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| posted on March 27th, 2011 at 10:41 AM |
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count me in , currently restoring vw , keen to learn more on the welding side of things
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