Where to go for welding classes???

[B Schein]

I know some of the local welding supply companies teach classes back home In Maryland.

[Matt@RFR]

Yep, that's a possibility, but community colleges are generally your only choice. Also, I've never seen a welding class dive right into TIG. usually it's stick, gas, MIG, then TIG.

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I know there's good teachers out there, but I've never come across one. If they are good enough to teach you the correct way to weld (big IF), then they probably think that their technique is the only way to do it. If you have a teacher that won't let you do things your own way, while still staying within your parameters and making sound welds, adress the issue with him, or leave the class once you know the basics!

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[BB69]

Thanks for the replies.

Matt, the CC offers all the other techniques, but I have a decent amount of experience with gas, stick, and MIG. Don't get me wrong, I am no expert. However, the welding I do with my MIG is all mild steel and I feel I can get a nice strong weld with a good wire and shielding gas. However, when I move to TIG and welding AL, stainless, or moly, it's obvious to me that filler rod, gas, prep, are all much more important. I just feel like I need to spend some time learning the correct welding setup so I can make a strong, durable weld.

I have my eye on some used machines, and maybe I will get a machine and spend some time practicing until the next class opens.

Thanks
Ken

[70RT/SE]

I know some of the local welding supply companies teach classes back home In Maryland.

Brian,

What companies in Maryland offer them? I would be interested in taking some classes. Thanks for any info

Herb