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I had one of my female auto body students that wanted to do a project for SkillsUSA contest. She liked the rebel symbol from Star Wars. We started talking about it and decided that she could cut the symbol out of 1/8 sheet and then paint a scene from Star Wars on it.I know how hard it is to freehand something with a plasma cutter and I did not want her to have the welding class cut it out for her on their computer controlled plasma table. (she wouldn't learn anything that way)I finally thought of using welding rod and had her bend and tack it to the plate. This gave her something to follow with the torch. She started cleaning it up after grinding and still has some to do before she paints the artwork on the plate. This is much more interesting than just doing the art work on a square or rectangular panel. We will make a stand to stand it up for display. It is 21 inches tall.She was pretty excited by what she had done so far. The other kid's compliments made it all pretty cool. Attached ImagesLast edited by Crabo; 09-12-2014 at 08:49 PM.
Reply:Trying to keep the kids interested and learning is a hard job...better you then me. She's doing good.Measure with a micrometre, mark with chalk, cut with a torch.Never force anything...just get a bigger hammer.RoyOld Airco buzz box approx 1974Lincoln mig pack 15Lincoln 175 square wave1954 9" south bend lathe
Reply:We need more teachers like you.Olcarguy said it all! nice signature , sir
Reply:I better be careful or my girld will be out in the shop wanting me to make one of these for the rebels.
Reply:Ideas, ideas. Thanks. You let their minds run free in a productive way. Well done. Please post the final product.Last edited by storeman; 09-12-2014 at 10:52 PM.30+ yrs Army Infantry & Field Artillery, 25 yrs agoMiller 350LX Tig Runner TA 210, spool gunLincoln 250/250 IdealArcESAB PCM 500i PlasmaKazoo 30" vert BSKazoo 9x16 horiz BSClausing 12x24 lathe20T Air Press
Reply:great method, kudos!Buy American, or don't whine when you end up on the bread line.
Reply:Now that's teaching.Tim Beeker. |
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