Welding class (evening)??

Schnitz · MILTON, ONT

Welding class (evening)??

Schnitz · MILTON, ONT

Forgot to add I live in Milton so I guess something somewhat local.

Gearhead · ELORA, ONT

Conestoga College in Guelph usually has night classes. There is also an independent welding school in Guelph by the name of Lightspeed welding.

Personally, I think you can learn to Mig weld by picking up a book or two, and by giving it a go on some scrap metal. If you dont have a mig welder already, look for one with an argon regulator and varable heat settings. Stay away from flux core only machines and those with 4 or 5 heat settings.

Thermal Arc has a dandy little 3 in 1 machine (MIG/TIG/Stick) out that looks really sweet. (220v only though)
You also cant go wrong with a Lincoln, Miller or Hobart machine. Miller is also coming out with a 3in1 machine soon.

hemi43 · ONTARIO

I agree with Gearhead !! Welding is not that difficult, especially for what you need it for. If you wanted to learn, so you could get your ticket for high pressure vessels, then that's different. I have been welding for years, but I still like to watch the experts show how it's done. Subscribe to "weldingtipsandtricks" on You Tube and you will learn anything you need to know about welding.

Gearhead · ELORA, ONT

Hemi brings up a good point. Reading usually only brings about 10% retention. Seeing someone do it (video or first hand) offers a whole lot more for many, myself included.

Here's a good site if you have welding specific questions - good bunch of guys there
http://weldingweb.com/

-- Edited by Gearhead on Monday 17th of September 2012 12:07:09 PM

Schnitz · MILTON, ONT

Thanks for the suggestions guys.
I thought I might be able to get by using books or youtube but I'd like to get some real world help as well. Don't want to create any bad habits I'll have to get rid of later.

Cat in the Hat · BRANTFORD, ONT

Shcnitz..... I have a shop in Milton and your welcome to come by anytime to see and learn about cars being built.

I don't profess to know it all, as we are always learning as we go through life, but we weld every shop day. Plate, sheet, tube......everything nessecary to build cars.

Generaly ....wed or thur night and every second weekend...(hobby shop) You mentioned you want to learn body work....do you want to learn about filler and Paint also? If you do....we do that too

Give me a call (Glenn) 416-417-5744 and if we do what your lookin for....your welcome to come out...and even if we dont....your still welcome to come.

Rochie · LONDON, ONT

Schnitz,

If you want someone to teach you the right procedures etc., try the community college closest to you. I know Fanshawe here in london has a really good welding program as do others. You use their equipment and consumables and get taught how to weld properly.

Start with Oxy/Acty gas welding, if you master that, the rest will fall in place.

Schnitz · MILTON, ONT

Thats a fantastic offer Glenn. I'll definitely take you up on it. Car guys never cease to amaze me.

Thanks again everyone.

69SS454 · MILTON, ONT

Schnitz...If you want to learn take Glenn up on his offer. Don't be shy. Good Guy x2

Also Glenn didn't mention but I think he charges 1 large double double for admission fee.

I am also in the Milton area and stop in at Glenns shop from time to time.

-- Edited by 69SS454 on Wednesday 19th of September 2012 09:07:14 PM

-- Edited by 69SS454 on Wednesday 19th of September 2012 09:10:59 PM

Cat in the Hat · BRANTFORD, ONT

will be at the shop tonight....call me

Cat in the Hat · BRANTFORD, ONT

Hey big guy....thanks for the endorsement! LMAO I already told him about the "Admission Fee" (Large 2 milk)

Going to Rockton sat? I'll be in the shop sunday. Drop by we'll catch up.

69SS454 · MILTON, ONT

I might run down to Rocton Sat am early for a quick walk around and meet up with OldGuy71. Hope to see you there if not I will stop round the shop on Sun.