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Half Day TIG Welding Course

Half Day TIG Welding Course

£240.00
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Our half day TIG welding course is perfect for both complete beginners, and those with some experience looking to quickly achieve the results they need.

Run by our experienced fabricators in our fully equipped production workshop, each course is tailored to working on what you want to weld – be it car bodywork, pipework/exhausts, sculpture or just general fabrication. With a maximum group size of just 4 people, you will get ‘straight to the point’, getting lots of practice time actually welding instead of spending hours on theoretical work. Our courses usually run from 9am - 3pm at our Andover based workshop.

For the complete beginner, a half day course would cover:

  • Basic machine setup, gas and power connections
  • Torch setup and consumable types
  • How to set machine parameters for different material thicknesses (mild steel only)
  • Practice and feedback on test coupons and square/round tubing parts in various positions
  • Specific practice in areas of personal interest (participants with some experience can spend more time on this section)
  • We can also offer instruction in aluminium TIG welding if required

A complete beginner can expect to finish the course being able to setup a machine, and achieve a decent weld in standard positions.

All equipment, PPE and consumables are provided for the course, as well as tea/coffee refreshments. Groups are a maximum of 4 participants with 1 experienced fabricator instructor, working in pairs sharing 1 set of equipment per pair. This allows you to watch each other practicing through a second helmet, and have more experience seeing the results of different techniques.

If you are brand new to welding and need equipment to use after the course, as a welding equipment supplier we have several ‘ready to weld’ packages available, that if ordered in advance can be used on the course itself. This allows you to get used to setting up and using your specific machine, perfect for getting up and running quickly at home after the course. We can also advise and supply a full range of consumables and accessories (including gas bottles) for any existing machine.

Once purchased, please contact us on info@hurstbourneforge.co.uk quoting your order number and we will advise on the next available course dates, which are generally on Saturday mornings.

Course Requirements:

  • No previous experience required
  • All PPE and equipment is provided, however participants must wear closed shoes, long trousers and long sleeves for the course.
  • All participants must be 18+
  • Welding and fabrication is an inherently risky activity. You will be required to sign a waiver form at the start of the course – please contact us if you would like to see this in advance.
Care & Maintenance

Unless ordered in bare metal, all of our products are powder coated in the colour you select. This is a very durable finish, which is better than paint and suitable for indoor and outdoor use.

For garden items, as with anything left outside, a wipe down with a soft cloth and warm soapy water is advisable once a year to keep things looking their best.

Our products are for decorative purposes only, and their lifetime outdoors depends on many factors such as placement, local environment and any scratches or chips that may occur during installation. As such, we cannot guarantee that they will be completely corrosion free. Over time, small areas of rust on edges, in corners and behind welds/joins on an item are possible and will not effect the structure of the item.

For added protection, a spray on acrylic lacquer or varnish will extend the coating life, and can be used to protect areas if they are damaged during installation or use.

If you would like to improve corrosion resistance for more permanent items such as house signs, letters used for outdoor/shop signs and similar, we can add a zinc primer layer to your order underneath the main colour. Please contact us should you wish to add this option.

Delivery & Returns

Delivery Options

Standard delivery (2-4 working days): FREE for orders over £125 (otherwise £4.99)
Next day delivery: £9.99 (order before 11am, in stock items only - see below)

Most of our products are made to order, which can take anywhere between 1-6 days to be designed and made depending on the exact nature of the product. We are a small business and everything is handmade, but we try to get things sent out as quickly as we can. If you need your order by a specific date, please let us know at the checkout and we will do our best! Made to order products include:

  • Non-stock colours - we try to keep black versions of most products in stock as this is the most popular, and other colours are produced to order
  • Personalised items - these are designed and made from scratch, and often require a proof to be approved before we begin making your item(s) - this will be indicated on the product page
  • Bespoke orders - we love creating bespoke designs, however these take time and may well take longer than 1-6 business days for us to produce

Returns

We are only able to accept returns for stock designs. Made to order or personalised items cannot be returned.

Should you wish to return an item, please contact us and we will be able to assist you.

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