Increasingly over the past 20 years our consumerist economy has encouraged us to throw away and purchase new, rather than repair and reuse. With this in mind, we run a Welding Workshop in North Dorset. The course is run by Rob Buckley, who has over 40 years experience as an engineer using Arc, Mig, Gas and Tig.
Gift vouchers are available for future courses, contact us to order one.
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Overview
Anyone can weld! Welding is an invaluable skill for many repairs around the home, workshop or car, yet few people know how to weld but anyone can do it. Spend the day in our fully equipped workshop and learn the correct way to Arc, Mig and Gas weld. Car enthusiasts, sculptors and those just wanting to add to their workshop skills are welcome.
The day course will start with a health and safety briefing in the workshop followed by an introduction to the use of tools and equipment and the ”science’ of welding. This is a practical course and the focus of the day will be getting you quickly onto the tools, setting up the welders and so you can spend the majority of the day making good, strong welds and test pieces.
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The course includes:
- Theory and practical use of Arc, Mig and Gas welding
- Basic metallurgy; metal, steel and non-ferrous
- Judging heat of metal by its colour
- Effect on metal of different temperatures
- Testing welds
- Dressing welds; grinder and file
- Safety and good practice in the workshop
Our one day welding course is perfect to teach you to weld, and most of our students leave the centre with the confidence to go home and practice their new skill safely and successfully.
There are only two places on each course, allowing you to progress at your own pace and work with our experienced welding tutor. Students are welcome to bring in their own welder if they have one, so they can be shown how to set it up and use it properly.
If you are fitted with a heart pacemaker, it is possible that some types are effected by the magnetic field of a welder. Before booking on the course please check with your doctor that it is safe for you to attend.
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Practice Makes Perfect!
We can’t make you an ace welder in one day, but we can take complete novices and by the end of the day you will understand what you are doing and why, set up the welders correctly and be able to make good, strong welds.
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Tools & Kit
Welders, tools and all safety equipment will provided on the day. However, if you wish to bring your own welder to learn how to set it up properly you can.
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Minimum Age
16 years old is the minimum age to come on our welding course. There is no maximum age.
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Quality Teaching
We fit a lot into one day which is why, as well as H&S considerations, there are only two places per course. The day is spent is the workshop on the tools, not in a classroom! We provide plenty of good quality metal for test welds so you won’t be rummaging through a scrap bin, and if you have specific projects in mind Rob will be happy to discuss them with you on the day and advise.
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Bespoke Welding Tuition
As well as our beginner’s welding course we can offer bespoke welding tuition fully tailored to your group’s experience and requests. Please Contact Us to find out about bespoke welding days.
Upcoming Courses
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Wed April 29thFully Booked
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Sat May 9thFully Booked
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Wed May 27thFully Booked
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Wed June 10thFully Booked
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Sat June 20thFully Booked
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Wed June 24thFully Booked
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Sat July 11thFully Booked
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Wed July 15thFully Booked
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Wed July 29thFully Booked
Book Your Course
To book your course, please get in touch by phone, email, or send us a message.
| 01747 811099 | |
| hello@robbuckleywelding.co.uk |
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"Such a great course"I'd never welded before and attended a course with Rob as I wanted to do some repairs on my Morris Minor. We went through everything from the beginning and had loads of practice time, so by the end of the day I felt really ready to have a go on my own. I've now done my first repair patch on the Moggy. So chuffed!
Laurence, Oxfordshire -
"Highly recommend"
Rob is a true master! His teaching style is fantastic, with clear explanations and he was very supportive in helping us improve our welds. It was a thoroughly enjoyable day out, if you've ever fancied a go at welding then I highly recommend a course with Rob.
Geoff, Dorset
Holiday Cottage
Our welding courses are hugely popular and we've had students visit us from across the country. Why not combine your course with a perfect little getaway. At the same site as our workshop we have holiday accommodation named 'Little Willow'. With far reaching views across the Dorset countryside, this is an idyllic location for a break. Ask us about accommodation when booking your course, and visit the Little Willow website to find out more.