Welding, How did people learn?

[open.seas at verizon.net (Chris)]

DYWong wrote:
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> 
> A class is definintely good to understand the "whys" and "hows".  

I agree. A lot of people, with no training and a little practice, can 
lay down a nice looking bead using a MIG welder, but "looking good" and 
"being good" are not always the same thing. It's good to learn about the 
variables such as type and thickness of metal, types of joints, gapping 
or beveling of joints before welding, the correct current settings, 
electrode type and diameter if you are doing stick welding, and how to 
achieve proper penetration and test the joints. There are lots of other 
things to learn, no the least of which is SAFETY. Obtain the proper 
safety equipment and learn how not to set your pants on fire while you 
are busily laying down a long bead. And learn what not to weld - like 
galvanized steel - unless you take proper precautions. It gives off a 
noxious gas and it doesn't take much of it to make you as sick as a dog.

Chris

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>> Hello list I am thinking about taking a welding class. For those of you
>> who know how to weld, DId you take a class? How did you learn?
>>
>>   I was thinking about the Welding for the art and enginieering.
>>   http://www2.wccnet.edu/academicinfo/creditofferings/takingclasses/schedule/schedule.php?search_term=200709&search_discipline=WAF&search_creditonly=1
>>
>>   Thank you,
>>   Tony
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