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Welding 101 Class

  • Fire Giants Forge Albertville, AL U.S.A (map)

Level 1 This is a basic introduction to home welding and processes.  Utilizing a MIG welder, you will create a welded steel box from precut parts.  At the end of the class, you will have a steel box to take home.  

  • Material Selection and Preparation – Different thicknesses of materials and how to prepare them for welding.

  • MIG Welder Basics – How a MIG welder works with gas and without gas.  The advantages and disadvantages of each method.

  • Joining Techniques – How to weld a proper bead and join your pieces together.

  • Finishing and Cleaning Your Work – Methods for cleaning up your welds post welding

Earlier Event: August 11
Basic Blacksmithing Level 1
Later Event: August 18
Blacksmithing Lvl 2