He passed the test!

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One of my autobody students wanted to replace the radiator support on his Honda Civic.  Since the part is welded in, I told him he would have to learn to do plug welds on 16 gauge before I would let him do it.He mastered the 1 G very quickly.  Then I has him put his practice panels on a stand and do them vertically.  Once again, no problem.  I thought I would challenge him a little more and gave him one more test.  If he could ace it, then I felt good about letting him fix his car.He passed it with flying colors.  I think it is time to let him replace his core support.
Reply:That's is awesome but if he's picking up welding that easily ya need to send him to the welding class. Just my opinion and from my 15 years of exp in the autobody/ resto industry.Lincoln pro mig 180Lincoln Square Wave Tig 300/wp 20/home built water cooler Victor, Purox, Harris, O/A welding/cutting setupsVintage Craftsman drill pressVintage Craftsman/Atlas 12"x 36'' lathe7''x 12'' w/c band saw Everlast 140 st
Reply:He's taking welding also, but didn't have any experience on sheet metal.
Reply:It's nice to see you having him practice in a real world position, but I'm wondering if he should have been laying on his back welding above him rather than simply laying on the floor..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:Originally Posted by DSWIt's nice to see you having him practice in a real world position, but I'm wondering if he should have been laying on his back welding above him rather than simply laying on the floor.
Reply:Originally Posted by Jon KHe should be laying on his back on the floor under a dark car that stinks with slag falling in his ears and his shirt on fire.  That's how I do it
Reply:Originally Posted by Jon KHe should be laying on his back on the floor under a dark car that stinks with slag falling in his ears and his shirt on fire.  That's how I do it
Reply:Originally Posted by DSWWe definitely need to work on your tig skills...
Reply:Fab up muffler to engine on 1977 Mack dump truck out of new 4inch pipe yesterday. Caught creeper, grass,and me.on fire. Using 54 short hood and 6011 lots a  fun. Glad  to see kids learning any trades these days.