My 9 year old welding, part II

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My daughter has been bugging me for two weeks to let her weld again, but work was getting in the way. Today we made time and laid down some beads. This is just her second try at it, and the first try didn't last more than 10 minutes or so. I think she is progressing quite nicely. She is no longer afraid of the sparks and she commented that she likes that she can see the metal "get all liquidy" So I think she is clearly seeing the puddle. We are working on making her stickout and travel speed more consistent. Miller Multimatic 255
Reply:I think that's cool.  Start them out young, they soak it up like sponges.  I wish my daughters had taken more of in interest in joining me in woodworking or metalworking, but alas they found boys.
Reply:She's doing great!  Wish my beads were as straight as hers!!!!
Reply:Maybe when she gets older she will find a boy who likes shooting, hunting, woodworking, and welding....all the things she currently does with dad. If not, we will have to discuss her taste in beaus...Miller Multimatic 255
Reply:Center one lower pict looks very nice. Could use a tad more heat on the settings possibly. Lower one on that looks pretty good too.Now start thinking about projects she can do, Yard art, gifts for family and friends... Girls love horses. Horseshoe anything will be a HUGE hit. Plenty of projects here in the past for shelf brackets, coat hooks, and so on. Tractor Supply sells shoes or you can order ones from farriers supplies on line. A couple bucks in shoes and you'd think you just bought a 16 year old a Lambo as their 1st car... .No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:Nice thing about store-bought horseshoes....YOU DON'T HAVE TO CLEAN THEM UP!!! I occasionally do some shoe stuff for friends and it takes longer to clean up the old shoes than it does to make the project!
Reply:Yeah but if they come with the horse still attached  dad would be set for life... .No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:Coming along nicely Dave J.Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance. ~George Bernard Shaw~ Syncro 350Invertec v250-sThermal Arc 161 and 300MM210DialarcTried being normal once, didn't take....I think it was a Tuesday.
Reply:Going great there. Enjoy it while it lasts. If she's anything like mine she'll change her mind about shop work later.Millermatic 252XMT 304'sDynasty 280DXHypertherm PowerMax 1250Miller Trailblazer 302 EFIOptima PulserXR feeder and XR Edge gun and more athttp://members.dslextreme.com/users/waynecook/index.htm
Reply:Oh the horseshoe idea made her squeal.....  :-)I am off to tractor supply in the morning.Miller Multimatic 255
Reply:Louie 1961 I have a welding art buisness  and do lots of horseshoe art  message me if you want a few tips or ideas
Reply:Thanks.Miller Multimatic 255
Reply:She might enjoy this . Horseshoe art http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=...ages&FORM=IGRE
Reply:How to weld horseshoes ..."USMCPOP" First-born son: KIA  Iraq 1/26/05Syncrowave 250 w/ Coolmate 3Dialarc 250, Idealarc 250SP-175 +Firepower TIG 160S (gave the TA 161 STL to the son)Lincwelder AC180C (1952)Victor & Smith O/A torchesMiller spot welder
Reply:Road side assistance? .No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:BD1, thanks for the video, that was great.Miller Multimatic 255
Reply:Originally Posted by OldendumHow to weld horseshoes...