Grand Opening Event
Fire Pit Build Off at Northern Tool In Humble, TX
Saturday, April 17th
The TXHSWS wants everyone to stay safe and healthy as they grow in skills and knowledge. Our events have special protocols in place that meet/exceed the State and Local requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thanks to our AMAZING Sponsors!
Event Information
Registration:
Due by March 26th or after 20 Spots are filled!
Ways to Register for this event:
Email forms to:TXHSWS@gmail.com
One Team Per School!
If all spots are not full by the March 26th, Schools may be will be allowed a second team.
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View Registrations by Clicking the link Below
Tentative Welding Schedule of Events:
8 am - Safety Meeting
8:30 am - Start Time
Noon - Lunch
2:00 pm - Judging Final Evaluation
Results by 3pm
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Event Map & Directions
Questions email TXHSWS@gmail.com
Texas High Schools who accepted the NT Build Off Challenge...
Shellbyville High School
Royal High School
Texas Premier High School
Newton High School
New Waverly High School
Navasota High School
Livingston High School
Huntsville High School
Mineral Wells High School
Hardin High School
Dickinson High School
Cypress Ridge High School
Columbus High School
Giddings High School
Cinco Ranch
Timpson High School
Cleveland High School
COVID 19 Protocols
Rules and Requirements
Each School that attends will be able to register a Build Off Team of 2-3 High School Students.
Each School will need:
A banner, flag or other to display the school name. ( School Recongition and School Spirit!)
A protable welding trailer, truck or shop set up for the event. The Build Off Team must be set up to work off grid so all power will have to come from the generator or generators that the school brings.
Welder, Grinders, cutting rig, etc any tools you would need to complete the build.
Adjustable table or work table my help.
If you need a welder let us know and we can find you a machine to use for the day.
Build Off is Limited to 20 Teams only one team per school.
If all spots are not full by the Feb 13th, Schools may be will be allowed a second team.
Fire Pit- dimensions 36"x36"x13"
Process: SMAW - Electrodes: E6010 and E7018
created and designed by Michael EllisorNOTE: Fire Pit Plan may contain welding symbols for specific weld requirements! Suprise change order will be handed out during the event, teams will have to accomodate the changes in the order and complete the build!
Awards, Prizes and Donations
Each Member of the 1st Place Team will Receive $300 on NT GIft Card
Each Member of the 2nd Place Team will Receive $200 on NT GIft Card
Each Member of the 3rd Place Team will Receive $100 on NT GIft Card
John King and JK Welding
Each Member of the 1st Place School Spirit Team will Receive $100 on NT GIft Card
Each Member of the 2nd Place School Spirit Team will Receive $50 on NT Gift Card
All Competitors will win a JK Welding Hat and Welding Gloves!
All Competitors were awarded Official NT & TXHSWS Welding Jackets!
Scholarship Opportunities
1st Place Team - $5,000 per team member
2nd Place Team - $1,000 per team member
3rd Place Team - $1,000 per team member
4th Place Team - $1,000 per team member
5th Place Team - $1,000 per team member
6th Place Team - $1,000 per team member
$500 to TOC for Every Competing Student!
Each Competing Senior Receives:
$500 Tuition Scholarship
One Selected Scholarship Winner will Receive:
$1,000 Tuition Scholarship
Over $86,000 in Tuition Scholarships Awarded to High School Student Welders!
Special Thanks to the Sponsors of the
"Northern Tool "Grand Opening Build Off Event"
Event Host
4/17/21
Event Partner
Donated the Steel for the Fire Pits!
Event Host, Prizes, Awards and much more!!
Donating the cutting out of all Fire Pits, Prizes, and much more!!
Electrodes Donated By Lincon Electric
Awarding / Donating Custon Outlaw Leather Prizes and Hoods
