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=== Certifying/Authorizing on Welders at PS1 ===
Right now there is a bit of debate with being Certified /Authorized to use equipment, Vs. Certifying/ Teaching/ Authorizing. It boils down to: just because you have been shown how to use some equipment, does not mean you can teach how to use that equipment. Needless to say the difference in complexity of some of the things in the space adds to the debate. The lack of readily available and qualified teachers also add to this.
So here is my take on the welders (since I work with them professionally).
If you can explain to me in laymen terms how the machine basically works, demonstrate how to safely set up, use, break down (put away for storage), and maintain/replace consumables along with safety equipment you should use. Then I have no problem Certifying/ Authorizing you on any of the welders with out any classes or sessions. I realize that what members of PS1 want to do with welding is not necessarily what I do with it, my main concern is Members personal safety (flash burn of the eyes or skin), then making sure the machines are not inadvertently damaged (duty cycle, shorting out). You do not need to know every minute detail and technical name of everything on the machine, but if you cannot use and maintain it without hurting yourself and the machine, if you cannot do this with a certain amount of accuracy; I will not certify you. I am firm on this.
The session/ class or whatever I teach is mostly about what I previously mentioned, and some basic techniques (helps if you have a project goal in mind). I am not an authority on welding, and there are all kinds of ways to learn, all I can teach is what I know about welding equipment and techniques I use (I weld on pipe). If you find/ Watch/ have an idea that works for you, please share this knowledge, its the best way to learn a possibly better way. Personally I like the Miller and Lincoln welder sites for additional training materials.
If you get certified by some one else (with a easier schedule) make sure they add you to the WIKI on the equipment page, it is a pain, but currently it is the only way we can track who taught who, and all that.
Other wise classes/ sessions normally run about 2-1/2 to about 3 hours depending on how often different tangents get discussed. Usually a week before I get back I try to narrow down a good time to certify . I cover everything from welding lens shades and why there are different shades for different jobs, to fire safety practices, and what is happening chemically to what you are welding (and why its important for a strong weld).
All the welders are on the wiki and at the space. A little research goes a long way. I say this because I personally know three (technically four) ways to tig weld and the Tig welder at the space is only capable of two ways.
=== About ===
=== About ===
* Welding Certifications: 6g x-ray on Stick, Tig, Mig, and Combo. for Carbon and stainless.
* Welding Certifications: 6g x-ray on Stick, Tig, Mig, and Combo. for Carbon and stainless.
* My hobbies are: Practical uses for RFID/NFC, Body modification,(ask me how to combine the two[http://gerrykoeva.files.wordpress.com/2008/09/2006-03-30_-_hands.jpg]), 3D printing (read Makers yet?[http://craphound.com/makers/download/]), and locksport.
* My hobbies are: Practical uses for RFID/NFC, Body modification,(ask me how to combine the two[http://gerrykoeva.files.wordpress.com/2008/09/2006-03-30_-_hands.jpg]), 3D printing (read Makers yet?[http://craphound.com/makers/download/]), and locksport.
* "There is no short-cut for time and effort"
* '''"Actions speak louder then words"'''
* '''"Actions speak louder then words"'''