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[colin jones]

My little 8 yo boy Andrew wanted to weld so I thought it was time and boy did he surprise me. This is what he learned in just over a day. He sure is going to be a great help to me. It has been a bit slow in the workshop of late because of the Xmas and new year but I'm getting back into the swing of things again.

[Grant Bowker]

Originally Posted by colin jones

My little 8 yo boy Andrew wanted to weld so I thought it was time and boy did he surprise me.

He doesn't know that welding is supposed to be hard - he wants to do as you do, so he just does it. Also, he's still in the habit of learning new things. It certainly doesn't hurt to have steady young hands. Maybe he had a good teacher.
On a more serious note, is there a chance you can persuade him to wear leather shoes/boots so hot slag can't land on top of his foot and burn through (plastic) fabric shoes to his foot to ruin his fun. More important for flame cutting, but I've had a few surprises from MIG welding.

[colin jones]

And Finished
Colin.

[greg.p]

OMG - I'm envious of your skill Colin - PM sent.
Greg

[colin jones]

Just a few earlier shots so you know it's not a different truck.

[colin jones]

The bonnet and guards had some rust beetle as well.
Colin.