San Antonio, Texas: Making Parts Metalworking Workshop

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  • San Antonio, Texas making parts Metalworking Workshop Class with Kent White

    Getting organized

    The guys are getting their projects organized — setting up their welding areas, organizing their projects, and creating drawings if needed.

  • San Antonio, Texas making parts Metalworking Workshop Class with Kent White

    Paper patterns

    Projects begin with layout and creating paper patterns.

  • San Antonio, Texas making parts Metalworking Workshop Class with Kent White

    Closer look

    Paper pattern for one section of a student’s project.

  • San Antonio, Texas making parts Metalworking Workshop Class with Kent White

    Contours

    Students begin making complex parts including hollows, reverses, and compound shapes. Here a cycle’s tank fit is checked with a contour gauge.

  • San Antonio, Texas making parts Metalworking Workshop Class with Kent White

    Fitting

    Once the large top section fits correctly, smaller side sections are worked on.

  • San Antonio, Texas making parts Metalworking Workshop Class with Kent White

    Welding

    Students do practice welds before moving on to welding up their parts.

  • San Antonio, Texas making parts Metalworking Workshop Class with Kent White

    Class time

    Hands-on project time is alternated with class time working on welding skills.

  • San Antonio, Texas making parts Metalworking Workshop Class with Kent White

    Annealing

    Torch annealing aluminum.

  • San Antonio, Texas making parts Metalworking Workshop Class with Kent White

    Shaping

    Parts can be shaped by hand, but they can be done faster using a TM Air Power Hammer.

  • San Antonio, Texas making parts Metalworking Workshop Class with Kent White

    Using a gauge

    Student checks the contours on part he just shaped on the Air Power Hammer.

  • San Antonio, Texas making parts Metalworking Workshop Class with Kent White

    Working part to fit

    The class included many tips for making parts that truly fit.