Car Welding For Beginners

Description

Following feed back from our beginner welding classes we have designed this course to help the car enthusiasts build the skills needed to tackle welding on cars for the first time. whether you are roof chopping a 34 ford coupe or simply trying to get your van through this years MOT We go over all of the do's and donts of welding on cars and motorbikes, what to look out for, how to prepare the steel for welding, getting good conductivity. How to not burn the car to sinders in the process and to rebuild lost structure and get a car through an MOT. We also cover all of the basics of welding giving you the opportunity to give Mig and Arc welding a go for the first time, you will get to use professional equipment in an industrial workshop, under the supervision and guidance of our team of professional welders. We have a selection of car panels, doors and chassis pieces that you can cut and weld to put the techniques we have learnt on the first half of the day in to practice in the workshop. We have been welding cars, vans, motorbikes and lorrys for nearly 20 years. We have learnt some valuble insight that we will share with you that can save you a lot of time money and hassel. We will start with a very quick guide to the theory and then move straight on to putting down some solid welds in a mix of positions this is a practical hands on day. This class will cover the core skills and techniques needed to get you started on your welding path. It's a perfect place to start if you've not done any welding before or fancy taking it up for your own DIY car and bike projects and want to point in the right direction The class is open to all ages over 15 We also discuss the right sort of machines / wire / filler etc if you want to take up welding at home and want to know what sort of kit you will need to get started.

What's included in the price?

All the tools, materials, P.P.E (safety glasses, hearing protection, apron, etc) Free tea, coffee and Squash are provided. But please bring your own packed lunch along. You will need to wear work type clothes, no nylon or synthetics etc. – (Jeans and T-shirt most appropriate expect sparks & flames) Also, safety boots are preferred otherwise leather or walking boots are best, no open-toed footwear is allowed in the forge for safety reasons.

Cancellation policy

Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Phoenix Forge

with Craft Courses since 2016

Message the tutor

Phoenix Forge is run by master blacksmith William Holland. With over a decade of teaching experience the classes are tailor made to suit every individuals skill level and ability to ensure that you can craft your very own pieces to take home with you.