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Weekly Welding Roundup--Inspiration for Your Next Welding Project
Check out the big savings on bundled welding supplies and cutting edge welders and welding helmets at Baker’s Gas and Welding this holiday shopping season. If you’ve been waiting for the best deals on torch cutting kits, plasma cutters, or the latest welders from ESAB, Miller, and Lincoln Electric, this is the time to visit the home page of Baker’s newly updated website.
Welding Simulator Expands Welding Job Training
Is it possible to learn how to weld on a high rise without climbing scaffolding or taking an elevator to the top? In this week’s welding round up, some students are taking their welding to another level without having to leave the shop. Welding Simulator
Speedglas Is Our Featured Vendor For February
If you are a frequent visitor to our website (BakersGas.com), you know that we regularly have featured vendors and this month our featured vendor is Speedglas. During the month of February, we will be offering special savings on Speedglas items that are already on sale.
Architectural Blacksmiths
What is Architectural Blacksmithing? Custom designed iron works that serve architectural purposes can be forged by architectural blacksmiths. Many of the same techniques and tools used hundreds of years ago are still employed today. Pieces that would fit the category of architectural blacksmithing would include
Welding Events in January
It’s the end of winter holidays and the beginning of NFL playoffs; January is here. Welding workshops, classes, exhibitions and more fill up the January welding calendar. Enjoy!
I didn’t include events that already took place or are no longer open for registration.
Welding Events in the United States
WELDING DEAL – Stonybrook Fine Arts: Half off jewelry making and welding workshops in Jamaica Plain – MA
“Learn the basics of MIG welding while welding together pre-cut metal pieces to form a robot, dog, or other creature of your choice. No welding experience is necessary.” – Event Description
Deal/Fees : $75 for a weld-a-creature workshop (worth $150). Go to event website to purchase voucher. Deal is available until Friday, January 13th.
Dates: Classes available many weekends throughout the year. Visit the Stonybrook Fine Arts website for specific dates.
Voucher expires December 1, 2012.
Location: Stonybrook Fine Arts
24 Porter St.Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
617-522-3331
SportAir TIG Welding Workshop – Griffin, GA
“Discover why TIG welding is fast becoming the welding method of choice among people building their own aircraft. EAA SportAir Workshops has teamed up with Lincoln Electric and the Alexander Technical Center in Griffin, Georgia, to present a TIG welding workshop. . .” – Event Description
Dates: January 7-8, 2012
Fees: Click here or call toll-free, 800-967-5746 for more information. Discount available for family members and SportAir Alumnus.
Location: Alexander Technical Center in Griffin, Georgia
The Columbus Idea Foundry TIG Welding Workshop – Columbus, OH
“This workshop covers the basics of how to TIG weld. TIG welding is a versatile and precise way of welding in which the resulting welds are both aesthetically and structurally sound.” – Event Description
Date: January 14, 2012, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Fees/Requirements: $120.00 – Participants must have “arc or MIG welding experience, either through attending a previous CIF MIG Welding and Plasma Cutting workshop, other institutional course, or work experience.”
Location: 1158 Corrugated Way, Columbus OH 43201
Email/call for more information: 614-299-IDEA (4332) or email info at ColumbusIdeaFoundry dot com
Welding Equipment and Consumables May Exceed $7 Billion in the US By 2015
The demand for welding equipment and consumables in the United States is expected to increase by six percent a year, reaching $7 billion dollars by 2015. Increases will be due to the fact that United States is recovering from the recession that was experienced from
Wonder Women Casting: Seeking Real-Life ‘Wendy the Welder’
Doron Ofir Casting is on the hunt for real-life Wonder Women who fill the roles of Wendy the Welder, Rosie the Riveter, Mining Michelle, Long Shore Lucy, Oil Rig Rachel, and Sewer Sarah on a daily basis. Finally get some recognition for your contribution as