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Joining metal together can be a skill that can help you to repair or create items for work. In addition, metal can be joined to create amazing art pieces. In this project you will explore several techniques for joining metal together by welding. To start with you will focus on safety and then move to learning the skills needed to create or repair needed items.Β
STARTING OUT
STARTING OUT
π Identify equipment.Β
π Learn safety precautions.Β
π Learn the role of electrodes in welding.Β
π Identify the meaning of electrode markings and select the proper electrodeΒ
LEARNING MORE
LEARNING MORE
π Join two pieces of metal: butt joints welded with groove welds and T, and lap joints welded with fillet welds.Β
π Follow welding procedures.Β
π Complete a welding project that is part of the curriculum.Β
GOING FURTHER
GOING FURTHER
π Make welds in the horizontal position.Β
π Weld in the vertical position.Β
π Weld in the overhead position.Β
π Weld high carbon, spring steel and alloy steels.Β
π Weld with low-hydrogen electrodes.Β
π Cut with an oxyacetylene torch.Β
π Weld with an oxyacetylene torch.Β
Online Resources & Websites
π Shop 4-H Curriculum - Welding
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