4-H Welding Project

Welder

Explore several techniques and methods available to join metal together by welding. Use your new skills and the techniques to construct or repair items you use.

 

If you are already signed up for this 4-H project, come on in and get started.  If you haven't signed up yet, contact your county 4-H office and become a member today.

 

Skills to Achieve Mastery

  • Learn skills and techniques to construct or repair needed items.
  • Practice safety guidelines.

 

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Shellfish can make you a better welder!  Simply think about CLAMS:

Current setting

Length of arc

Angle of electrode

Manipulation of the electrode and

Speed of travel

If you're just learning the Stick process, technically called Shielded Metal Arc Welding, remembering these five points will improve your welding technique.

 

WELDING WONDERS:  The construction of the Alaska Pipeline brought much attention to the welding industry.  Over 17,000 people worked on the 798 mile pipeline on which workers welded 38,000 joints.

4-H Resources

4-H Welding Manuals

Publications available through ISU Extension Online Store or at your County Extension Office


 

Recordkeeping Forms

Other Resources

Service to Community

Pass it on! Now that you know how, share it with others. Here are ideas to get you started.


Communication

  • Host a safe welding demonstration.
  • Present on different types of welding and what they are used for.
  • Teach others different types of beads using easy cheese and crackers.

Citizenship

  • Set-up a welding workshop and create simple projects to learn to weld with your club.
  • Volunteer to put your welding skills to work and fix something for a neighbor.

Leadership

  • Promote the safe use of welding equipment in your community.
  • Organize a tour/presentation with a company that does a large amount of welding in your area.

Exhibit Ideas

  • Prepare an educational exhibit on welding safety.
  • Prepare samples of different beads to teach the different techniques and what each is used for.
  • Create an exhibit using all used items such as scrap metal, horse shoes, etc.
  • Make a display of careers available related to welding.