| Probably would be best if he invested in his own tools, which would allow him to work when he could. I know few shops that would allow him to drop by and work, if he wasn't taking a class, employed there. Insurance reasons. Using the materials, all cost money. There is a lot of experience to be gained working with the guys in a welding shop. Learning the metals, settings of welders, torch, sticks, to get good, solid welds, cutting. One of the hard lessons young folks learn, is how MUCH the older folks already know. Would have, could have, saved lots of learning time, watching and learning from the experienced welders, blacksmiths. So many tricks, methods of handling metal, plus stuff you just can't short-cut. Alas, that old guy is soon gone, not available anymore, once the kid "gets smarter". My husband works metal, wishes some of those old guys were around to ask questions when he hits a snag. |
