Looking for welding and cutting "coach"

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#1

I promised my son we would learn how to weld together this summer. However, I understand that metal working and welding classes have temporarily been put on hold. My teenage son and I would like to build a go kart together over the next couple months using plans from https://kartfab.com/go-kart-plans

We’re looking for someone to teach us how to MIG weld at the Maker Space or at their home/shop. I’m pretty handy with tools having rebuilt engines and remodeled several houses but would need a safety/training class in using a chop saw or band saw for cutting 1" square tubing as well.

Since I’m not yet certified or officially in any of these tools at the maker space, I would be open to working something out with someone to help us 1:1 with the cutting and welding (they do the work and teach us at the same time). For now, we just need to make the basic frame. My son and I can build most of the kart from there.

Please contact me directly and we can figure out if there are additional costs/fees/permissions to do this so we stay up and up with Maker Space.

We could really use some help. My son is a true maker and his skills are insanely good for his age, but this is the next level for both of us…

Thanks for your feedback.

Jason Ford

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#2

I’d love to help you out, it sounds like a fun project and I really enjoy helping small groups of people who really want to learn, but I just can’t in good conscience go out and about until the hospitals have beds again.

While there’s a mask between us, the 6 ft rule would be real hard to teach around. I can’t see your weld puddle from 6 ft, and I can’t literally hold your hand to show you proper technique until I can get close to you.

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#4

Understood. No worries.

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#5

This sounds helpful even if we get a Coach. Much appreciated