Farm and Ranch Welding 1

Overview of basic welding processes. Demonstrate all safety and shop procedures. Handle, store and set up cylinders. Set up, weld and perform a variety of joints and cuts on mild steel using oxy fuel, arc welding, cutting practice and procedures. Practice using, assembling and cleaning of equipment.

(24 hrs.)

(Class limit 10)

Supplies:

Personal Protective Equipment

• Clear safety glasses with side protection
• Leather gauntlet type gloves
• Cotton, denim/fire resistant type long sleeve shirt and pant
• Leather high top boot, no tennis type shoes
• Welding cap
• Welding hood that is comfortable and has at least a #10 shade filter plate
• Oxy-fuel cutting/welding goggles or face shield that is a #5 shade

Hand tools

• Chipping hammer
• Wire brush with a wood handle
• Channel lock pliers
• Adjustable crescent type wrench
• Tip cleaner
• Flint striker
• Mig Plyers

Recommended books

• Pocket Welding Guide, Hobart Institute of Welding Technology
• Metals and How to Weld Them, The James F. Lincoln Arc Welding Foundation

*To register for the course, participants must be 16 years of age or older.