AdamR
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posted on 6/7/04 at 06:05 PM |
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welding course in surrey?
Anyone know of where to find one?
Just after a one day (or less) familiarisation with a MIG before I start building my chassis.
Alternatively if there are any local builders who are handy with a MIG and would be willing to give me some pointers - they would be much
appreciated!
Thanks,
Adam
[Edited on 6/7/04 by AdamR]
[Edited on 6/7/04 by AdamR]
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JoelP
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posted on 6/7/04 at 06:11 PM |
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James is a guildford lad, plus i think he's done a course! he's away kicking ass at the minute though...
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GasGasGas
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posted on 6/7/04 at 07:51 PM |
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In the dim and distant past, Merton college at Morden did evening classes on all forms of welding, mig, arc and gas and was a fairly informal setup,
so its easy to learn at your own pace.
Try calling them, they might still do classes.
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simonH
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posted on 6/7/04 at 09:13 PM |
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Brooklands
brooklands colledge do a welding course £100 you get to choose which equippment and you get a city and guilds crtificate if you are good. i did the
MIG course very good. they also offer TIG and Gas. i had a couple of lesons left after the certificate so they showed me through the use of gas. very
helpfull and well informed staff
www.brooklands.ac.uk
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Chris_R
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posted on 6/7/04 at 09:45 PM |
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It's not Surrey, but I did a course at Gateshead College. It was free and I found out about it on their web site. Check the local colleges as
there must be something available that's subsidised. Anyhow, hope you finding something.
A bit of slapstick never hurt anyone.
http://www.chris.renney.dsl.pipex.com/
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AdamR
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posted on 6/7/04 at 09:59 PM |
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quote: Originally posted by simonH
brooklands colledge do a welding course £100 (snip)
That looks like just what I'm after Simon, cheers. As a bonus it's not too far off my way home from work. 25 hours tuition for £100 -
bargain.
On the other hand, if I coud find something similar in Guildford, that'd be even better... didn't realise it was common for colleges to do
this sort of thing.
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David Jenkins
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posted on 7/7/04 at 07:00 AM |
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Have a look around for agricultural colleges as well - they often do courses.
Mind you, there may not be many of them in Surrey!
rgds,
David
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scutter
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posted on 7/7/04 at 07:27 AM |
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Try this LINK. It seems to list most courses in southern England.
Hope it helps Dan.
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ned
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posted on 7/7/04 at 08:26 AM |
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Brooklands is where James did his course. He's now city & guilds certified! James and I both have migs, though mine is about 20 miles away
with the car.
I havent' had any tuition with mig. I personally don't think its required. Have a read on the web or buy a book. The essential part of
good welding imho is setting the welder up correctly, once you have voltage and wire speed set accordingly for the material thickness you're
using it's a piece fo cake.
I'm hoping to be working onmy car this saturday if you want to follow me down towards petworth and have a go!!
Ned.
beware, I've got yellow skin
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AdamR
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posted on 7/7/04 at 01:21 PM |
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quote: Originally posted by ned
I'm hoping to be working onmy car this saturday if you want to follow me down towards petworth and have a go!!
Many thanks for the offer Ned - I've sent you a U2U.
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