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Apr 29, 2011
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Nail Scorpion
by: Anonymous

I do, actually. I found this projerct on a different site, so I will give you the link. Here it is:

http://www.millerwelds.com/interests/projects/ideagallery/project/4877090654/

It says it is by R.Garcia, obviously because the picture isn't mine, but I did find this project relatively entertaining. I did not come up with the original idea, but I did make one. I hope your students and yourself like the project!

Apr 28, 2011
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scorpion
by: Anonymous

niall that sounds like a cool projects have you any pics of the finished project

Apr 28, 2011
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Nail Scorpion
by: Matt

I just finished building a scorpion from scrap nails. You will need 15 nails, 2 strips of thin metal just shorter than the nails, a mid-sized metal pole with a hole about the size of the nail(To bend them with for the legs. You will need 8 90-degree bends for the legs and 2 35~45-degree bends for the claws), and a TIG welder. Set the TIG welder to 160 and 16.2 for best results. Start the body by welding 2 nails with the heads facing forwards on the wider strip of metal, one on each side. Then on the less wide one, do the same with the heads facing down(This is part of the stinger). Then get something, like a small piece of wood, and elevate the project so that you can put the legs on more easily. Then, weld another nail to the thin piece of metal; that is the stinger. Now, weld the less wide piece of thin metal to the wider one, witht the heads down and the metal at an angle. Hope you enjoy this project!

Nov 01, 2010
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welding projects
by: Anonymous

My students choose between a pair of jack stands 2 1/2" and 2" pipe,a bench vice using square tubing, or a 2 wheeled dolly(handtruck)1/2" Pipe, or they can choose to design their own. The projects include different shapes and sizes of metal,bending, shaping, drilling, grinders, and various hand tools. Many have chosen to build coffee and end tables using plasma cut designs integrated. My students are generally 14 and 15 year olds. Some also look at home decore websites and get ideas (their mothers love the gifts).

Oct 25, 2010
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welding log project
by: Anonymous

I have my grade 9 students make welding logs to be used as locking stash boxes, flower pots, or miscellaneous object holders. Take 2, 21/2, or 3" black steel pipe 5 or 6" long. Face both ends on the lathe. Scribe a rectangular shape on face of pipe to make a hinged door. Center punch and drill 1/8" holes at the 4 corners of the door. Hacksaw or power saw the two short ends of the door, and use a radiograph, hand torch, or plasma cutter with straight edge for the long sides of the door. Trace out, and torch or plasma cut out two circles on 1/8th plate. Tack circular end plates from the inside of the pipe. Grind circular plates flush to outside of pipe using hand grinder. Weld parallel or zig zag beads all over pipe. Attach two legs using round bar, and make a hinge for the door using 1'4" tube and 1/4" round bar. Cut the door lengthwise with a hacksaw to make the door and hinge fit flush to the face of the pipe. Wire wheel smooth and shiny, and clear spray, or paint. Hope this helps, I am also having problems finding good projects. choppersathome@shaw.ca

Aug 17, 2010
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thanks for the ideas
by: john darmody

hey thanks for all the comments

Jul 01, 2010
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reply
by: Anonymous

I was teaching my kid smaw welding by having him weld his name and other pictures and artwork designs onto some sheet metal. He enjoyed it because he could actually use them as paperweights or hang them on the wall in his room. Afterwards he got to use a grinder to finish the steel. He also enjoyed making some parts for his friends. He was the envy of all of the neigbhorhood kids.

May 26, 2010
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Fun
by: Danimal

Wow that's cool ,how about a go-cart and then put it up for action to support the weld program.You can probable get the motor donated .Of course everyone is going to want a turn.Good luck and Hats off to an honest days work.

May 22, 2010
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fun project
by: Anonymous

Have them build metal catapolts out of rebar and bunjee chords and have a competitions to see who can launch a golf ball the farthest

May 04, 2010
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welding projects for kids
by: W.K. Maynard

Greetings!!!

I have an idea for your students. Why not have them build smoker/grills?

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