Helped a young kid

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Well my job got involved in some sort of summer program helping some youths from vocational schools. And we got sent 15yr old Manny, who quickly became my best friend. He was with me for the last six weeks and that young sucker is smart as a whip, learned all the moves and was my right hand man and actually made me happy to go to work for a change due to his enthusiasm. My main goal was to keep him out of harms way with this trade, but he didn't sweat one scrape or burn or getting flashed from the other welders. Well, this kid is so wholesome right now at his age, and wanted to make something for his mom before he left. Tomorrow is his last day with me for i'm leaving to go out of town for a few days. The idea of the project was his idea and I told him we don't do junk yard work around here, at least not with me and I embellished on it a little bit. Soooo I let him butcher up all the pieces, just so in theory he did do everything  and then I put the finishing touch on everthing else. Nothing crazy but just something to make his mom happy and show he learned something the last bunch of weeks. We actually pulled this off in a couple lunch hrs, and after the hot oil treatment I brought it home to clear the crap out of it. Honestly i'm gonna miss the kid, gonna be like getting rid of a puppy! Attached ImagesI hate being bi-polar it's awsomeMy Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
Reply:Cool, nice work. PS: Try the Keystone Ice next time
Reply:It is a great feeling to make a difference in the life of a kid. The rewards are unparalleled. Here's to you! GravelThe difference between theory and practice is that in theory there is no difference.
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Reply:Originally Posted by jaggermouthCool, nice work. PS: Try the Keystone Ice next time
Reply:@ weldermike - way to go brah!   'Leading from the front' and positively impacting a young man's life.  The project is sweet, 'specially the hot oil quenched finish!  Manny will def remember you .Last edited by ManoKai; 08-12-2013 at 08:45 PM."Discovery is to see what everybody else has seen, and to think what nobody else has thought" - Albert Szent-Gyorgyi
Reply:Good one Mike!  I bet you have a trailer hitch in your back pocket and that kid is gonna follow you.  Enjoy it!  Find a good kid and they are so fun to watch them soak up any and everything you can teach em.  Keep this up and we are going to award you the "Order of the Armor Plated Marshmallow".  RogerOld, Tired, and GRUMPYSalesman will call, Batteries not included, Assembly is required, and FREE ADVICE IS WORTH EXACTLY WHAT YOU PAY FOR IT!Dial Arc 250HFThunderbolt 225 AC/DCAssorted A/O torches
Reply:Dude, great to hear there are still kids out there like this and thank you for taking the time to inspire and support his enthusiasm.  Great looking project and I hope the kid does you proud if you ever cross paths again.Chris.
Reply:Cool !   That's awesome MIKE, the young ones today only want to play games, push buttons, or move a mouse. I'm sure you made a real impact on him. It's unfortunate that he may have seen that '' KEYSTONE LIGHT ''. Poor kid.   I though your local guy lost his license ? Guess he found it .
Reply:Originally Posted by BD1Cool !   That's awesome MIKE, the young ones today only want to play games, push buttons, or move a mouse. I'm sure you made a real impact on him. It's unfortunate that he may have seen that '' KEYSTONE LIGHT ''. Poor kid.   I though your local guy lost his license ? Guess he found it .
Reply:Originally Posted by weldermikeNo  I found another store!
Reply:Originally Posted by BD1Darn !          Here I was hoping you were going to convert to real beer !!!!!!!!!!!
Reply:Originally Posted by weldermikeHow Dare You! I  thought you were my friend! LOL
Reply:That's cool - it's always nice to hear there are still good kids looking into the trades Sounds like you guys had fun Dave J.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:Originally Posted by MinnesotaDaveThat's cool - it's always nice to hear there are still good kids looking into the trades Dave J.
Reply:Originally Posted by Mick120Time to find an importer mate.....try some Tooheys Extra Dry.....  http://lionco.com/brands/beer-spirit...-beer-markets/Oops.....doesn't look like you get the opportunity.....best come over and sample some, I'll keep the fridge cold........
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Reply:Great Work You should feel good knowing you are passing on the skills of the trade.TOO MANY TOOLS & NO MORE SPACE
Reply:great to see Mike, have to wrangle in these kids that actually arent afraid to get dirty, unfortunately there far and few between these days. Maybe the kid would be interested in coming to help out during the summers or somthing? i know we had one eager kid doing his work experience from the local welding high school progarm here at the station, he would skip his classes at school just to come work with us.
Reply:Aw, and here we thought mike was some BA welder. but in reality he's a big teddybear. Kudos Mike. I can assure you, you've had more of an impact on that young man's life in those short 6 weeks than you could even imagine.There are no problems. There are only solutions. It's your duty to determine the right one.Hobart Handler 210Airco 225 Amp MSM Stinger
Reply:Congrats to ya, Mike!! Sounds like a willing student and a good tutor crossed paths!! Not taking from you, Mike but I think you owe his parent(s) a big thank you for raising him good enough to want be the way he is. That's where it all starts.                                       MikeOl' Stonebreaker  "Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes"Hobart G-213 portableMiller 175 migMiller thunderbolt ac/dc stick Victor O/A setupMakita chop saw
Reply:You must have been practicing. Tremendous! That's what I call a fine job. You're such a creative art welder!PlasmaCam CNC cutterLathe and Band SawClamps
Reply:Thanks everyone, i'm really gonna miss the kid but we have exchanged info so I know that won't be the last of him, lol I was only home a hour after work and he called me to thank me again. Mick keep the fridge cold brother i'm showing up one day trust me! And as far as the keystones guys, I know it's crap beer trust me, but goes down smoothe, friendly on the head the next day and DIRT CHEAP! Cheers guys thanks! I hate being bi-polar it's awsomeMy Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
Reply:Great feel good story Mike! And nice job on the art project. http://www.facebook.com/LockhartMetalArthttp://www.facebook.com/pages/Grumpy...44306259043484
Reply:I helped a kid out once......zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.Originally Posted by zapsterI helped a kid out once......zap!
Reply:Great story!
Reply:Originally Posted by kidtigger24And where is young Mr Stukas anyway. Haven't seen him on here lately.Have you been corrupting, I mean teaching him this summer? kidtigger24
Reply:More kids could benefit from those type of programs and people willing to take them under their wing like that.Lincoln 175Monkey Wards 230v.  Stick