Welding Class. Who's interested?

[Quick Draw]

EDIT: January 26th, 8am-Noon at General Air in Denver
1105 Zuni St.
Denver, CO 80204
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=e...oc=addr&om =1

Cost: $50 total, with $25 deposit by Friday 1/18.

I need the $25 deposit from you by Friday January 18th, if you plan on attending. Here are your options:

Send a check made out to General Air for $25.00/ person along with the full names of all of those attending to me ASAP at:

Kyle McGraw
8502 Owens Ct.
Arvada, CO 80005

This is the easiest way, so that I can keep track of things...If you trust me, which I don't really think there is any reason you shouldn't...but if you're not comfortable with that, then this is your second option:

Call Susan Wall at 303-892-7003. Tell her your name, and that you are with the January 26th TTORA group. From there, you can give her your credit card number, or arrange other forms of payment.

***IF YOU DO THIS, LET ME KNOW THAT YOUR DEPOSIT IS IN, SO THAT I CAN ACCOUNT FOR YOU!***

Sorry for the short notice on the deposit, but that's the best I could do!

Please PM me or call me at 303-941-0530 with any questions or concerns

Roll Call:
Me [x2] (delivering all checks Friday)
Redrunnertc - to Susan
Lysmachia - to Susan
fondigley - check (received)
Avsfreak1234 - check (received)
fjcruzer [x2] - check (received)
Willie - to Susan
mayhem - to Susan
hanksyota - to Susan
devinsixtyseven -[x2] to Susan
Wildturkee - to Susan

Please let me know if this is incorrect, or I missed you.

What to bring: Closed toed shoes, (boots prefered) long sleeves, and pants (cotton). If you have your own welding gear (mask, gloves, etc), you are welcome to bring it, but otherwise it is provided.

[ike]

I am, but i will not be back in colorado until the new year.

[RedRunnertc]

Molly and I are interested.

General Air has classes. I would start with calling them. See if they do it all locations, or just the main one downtown, and see if we get enough people if we can have a class to ourselves.
http://www.generalair.com/saturday.htm

I would propose that we want a "Basic MIG" course

[RedRunnertc]

I tried to add the poll, and it doesn't look like I can once the thread has been posted.

I have a few other tricks I'll try later...

[Lysmachia]

Yup - try general air, and also wagner welding in longmont. I say late january ealry feb is ideal.

[TowerRigger]

I'll see if I can scrounge up some of my welding gear when I go home. I have a couple of hoods, gloves, chipper. If I was taking my truck home I'd just bring my old Lincon round top back with me. Anyone could use that thing anytime. I dare you to break it.lol And one person deffinetly couldn't steal it without a crane. I would like to see Becca take the class. I think it might be a little remedial for me but I'd like to go just to maybe learn a few tricks.

Another good investment is the Haynes Welding Manual. That, high school ag class,old friend Tom, and my Grandpa taught me everything I know about welding.

[Turbo4Runner]

I'm interested. Middle of Jan is no good for me, end of Jan or Feb sounds great.

[ziggy428]

I might be interested if they do TIG for aluminum or chromoly or something. Otherwise I would volunteer to show a thing or two to anyone later in January.

[march2304]

Im Def interested. Though not sure when i would be game. Probably late Jan early Feb. Anytime BUT during xgames. i have to be here in Aspen working. BLAH.

[devinsixtyseven]

Definitely interested but NOT weekend of 1/20.

Dunno if Katie would be interested too but I'll ask.

[JayDawg]

I'm interested. Any of the Sundays will work for me. I have never welded before so this would be a fun class.

[CoTacoTRD]

I am interested as well on a Saturday or a Sunday.

[fondigley]

Sign me up. I want to learn a few tricks so I can finish my sliders and get them things mounted. Any of those dates will work for me.

[Quick Draw]

I just made phone calls, because I FINALLY had the time to do it. Looks like it's a go, but I'm waiting for phone calls back, for details.

I just wanted to bring this back up, and get some more interest. If you haven't already, please let me know if and when you would be interested in this. Thanks.

[Wildturkee]

ya id like to take it see what i can learn, have been doing it off and on for the last year or so w/o any formal training..

[Willie]

Does the local community college offer vocational technology classes?
Or is there a vo-tec school in the area?
Back home the community college had a good 3 week course that covered welding theory, brazing, hands on arc, mig, tig, welding out of position ect

[Avsfreak1234]

Im definately interested! Feb would be better for me.

[RedRunnertc]

Front Range Community College has welding classes, but they're gonna cost a helluva lot more than what General Air is charging...

[fondigley]

I just realized I am out for Feb. 2 unless it is in the evening and Feb. 3 is the Superbowl, so morning would work, but evening I am out.

[fjcruzer]

I'm in pretty much whenever.

[Quick Draw]

Here's the plan. Saturday January 26th at General Air in Denver, from 8-noon. I need a $25 deposit from all of you ASAP. You have 2 options. Either you can call General Air, and ask for Susan Wall, and tell them your name, and that you are part of the January 26th TTORA group, and give them your credit card number. OR...you can write a check for $25 made out to General Air, and I will personally deliver them to General Air. More details later, I need to go...

[fondigley]

Thanks for coordinating this Kyle. You happen to have the phone number, that may be helpful. Or I will use my net skills to find it when I get a chance.

[Avsfreak1234]

Damnit! I dont know if I can take that saturday off

[Quick Draw]

Okay, sorry I was typing in a hurry before, because I needed to be out the door like right then lol.

Officially: January 26th, 8am-Noon at General Air in Denver
1105 Zuni St.
Denver, CO 80204

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=1105+Zuni+St.,+Denver,+CO+80204&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=30.682067,59.238281&ie=UTF8&ll=39.735211,-105.015972&spn=0.00726,0.014462&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1

Here are your options:

Send a check made out to General Air for $25.00/ person along with the full names of all of those attending to me ASAP at:

Kyle McGraw
8502 Owens Ct.
Arvada, CO 80005

This is the easiest way, so that I can keep track of things...If you trust me, which I don't really think there is any reason you shouldn't...but if you're not comfortable with that, then this is your second option:

Call Susan Wall at 303-892-7003. Tell her your name, and that you are with the January 26th TTORA group. From there, you can give her your credit card number, or arrange other forms of payment.

***IF YOU DO THIS, LET ME KNOW THAT YOUR DEPOSIT IS IN, SO THAT I CAN ACCOUNT FOR YOU!***

Susan would like the deposit in by Friday of next week. Sorry for the short notice, but that's the best I could do!

Please PM me or call me at 303-941-0530 with any questions or concerns.

[RedRunnertc]

So, will the class be just us?

[Lysmachia]

Ok well then the HOW will be Sat Feb 9th - and we can test out our MAD welding SKILZ... LOL

[devinsixtyseven]

Kick ass! Thanks for setting this up, I'll ask Katie if she's interested as well :)...I think we can take a Sat morning for this!

-Sean

[ziggy428]

Have you found out exactly what the subject of the class is? Is it just MIG, thats my guess of what would be most useful to you guys.

[fjcruzer]

PM sent, Katherine and I will be there!

[Quick Draw]

Yes, the class is just for us. The course is basic MIG.

[Quick Draw]

Oh and I forgot to add that the deposit is just $25, but an additional $25 will be due on class day....making a total for the class $50....

[Quick Draw]

Sorry to any of you that may have tried to PM me, and it didn't work... My inbox was full.

[Quick Draw]

So far I have a confirmation from fjcruzer..... Come on people, let me know what's going on....

[Gerdo]

I would love to. I think I know how to weld but I was never officialy trained so I may not know how to weld properly. But I will be in Chicago that weekend.

[Avsfreak1234]

ill be calling hopefully tomorrow with my credit card for them and let you know for sure. I just dont think I should drive to arvada just to give you a check!

[Quick Draw]

I gave you the address so that you could mail it.....lol.

[Avsfreak1234]

either way im in! I definately need this, thanks for organizing kyle

[fondigley]

I plan on mailing a check out tomorrow. I will confirm when it is in the mail.

[fondigley]

Just ploped a check in the mail to you for 1 person, just myself.

[RedRunnertc]

On the phone with Susan now setting it up for Molly and I.

[RedRunnertc]

I forgot to ask if General Air has requirements, but closed toe shoes (steel toes would be best, but if you have them, you probably know that) and natural fiber clothes (long sleeves/long pants) are always a good idea when working around hot metal.

(The reason you don't wear sythetic like nylon, rayon, polyester, etc is because it could melt into the wound. By comparison, your cotton clothes being on fire is preferable)

[Quick Draw]

Yeah, I meant to mention that. You pretty much got it. That's what Susan told me.

So far I have:
Me
My dad
Redrunnertc
Lysmachia
fondigley
Avsfreak1234
fjcruzer and mrs. fjcruzer (lol)

Total of 8....that's about 1/2 of the people I said we would have....come on people, help me out here....lol

[hanksyota]

i might be there. depends on fundage. paycheck comes wednesday so we'll see.

[mayhem]

Just saw this thread, sent you a PM I am down... do we have a date yet?
PM me the addy and I will get the check out.

THANKS!

[Avsfreak1234]

checks in the mail! if it does start at 8 I might like a place to crash down near there if anyone wants to offer. if not I can get a room in golden for about $35 that night!

[Willie]

Count me in. I will call them tomorrow to give them my cc info.

[RedRunnertc]

Avsfreak - you can stay at the HOW ... not much closer, but a bit.

[hanksyota]

checks in the mail! if it does start at 8 I might like a place to crash down near there if anyone wants to offer. if not I can get a room in golden for about $35 that night!

jay i dont know if i can even make the welding class, but youre welcome to stay at my place the night before in lakewood. let me know.

[Avsfreak1234]

I dont want to impose on anybody but it would definately help me to cut an hour off my drive that morning. and we could carpool too! Thanks for the offers troy and henry we'll see when the time is closer.

[Quick Draw]

i might be there. depends on fundage. paycheck comes wednesday so we'll see.

Henry, if you can, please send the money ASAP when you find out. Remember, it's just $25 now. Also, you can charge it to a credit card, if you call Susan.

Just so everybody knows, I am editting the first post to include all of the information. The updated roll call is there too. Please check it for accuracy. If you have a question about something, look there, and it's likely to be there. If not, you know what to do.

Anybody know of a good place to eat in that area? We'll be ending right around lunch time. We could get a plan going for lunch afterwards, if you would like.

[Avsfreak1234]

I found out a few weeks ago that my favoriate place to eat in golden burned down. :(
aside from that lunch sounds like fun afterwards.

[ziggy428]

ehh...nevermind. I'm broke anyway. Let me know if they mention anything about chromoly or HS steel I'm very interested in using these materials for some projects.

[devinsixtyseven]

Just left a message for Susan, Kyle you should see a check for me [x2] by Friday.

-Sean

[Quick Draw]

I just compared notes with Susan. devinsixtyseven, is your name Sean by any chance? She said she had a check for 2 from a guy named Sean, which confused me because I couldn't figure out who that would be. If that's the case, I won't be seeing a check from you, your deposit is already in. Correct?

[mayhem]

Ok signed up and Paid!

[RedRunnertc]

Yes, devinsixtyseven = sean (or maybe shawn, but you get the point)

[Quick Draw]

3 Questions:

Willie, did you call? As of 3:30 today, Susan had not heard from you.

Avsfreak, I got $50 from you. Will you have a guest, or are you paying the full cost?

And once again, where should we eat after lunch? Suggestions?

[fondigley]

Just left a message for Susan, Kyle you should see a check for me [x2] by Friday.

-Sean

Is it that hard to look at his damn post. His name is right there.

edit: sorry to make the point, but it seems like common sense to me when his name is in his post. I almost said something when I was at work earlier at like 5 but now after a few beers and seeing TC's post like an hour ago, it just baffles me.

[Quick Draw]

Ehh....I missed that. I'm not a person that tends to read every detail. I just sort of skim, get the just of it, and move on. But thanks for pointing that out.

[RedRunnertc]

Hey, Kyle is just a kid, between school, girls, cars, girls, skiing, and girls, you can't expect too much! :)

I'm just thankful he could keep his ADD in check long enough to set up the class!

[march2304]

Cant make this one all. Have to be in Aspen at 5 to work. I tried to switch but no dice. Have fun. Ill have to catch the next one. God Im tired of living in 2 places. :mad:

[fjcruzer]

Cant make this one all. Have to be in Aspen at 5 to work. I tried to switch but no dice. Have fun. Ill have to catch the next one. God Im tired of living in 2 places. :mad:

What, you don't want to stay up all day, drive to Aspen and say up all night, what's the matter with you??

[Quick Draw]

Hey, Kyle is just a kid, between school, girls, cars, girls, skiing, and girls, you can't expect too much! :)

I'm just thankful he could keep his ADD in check long enough to set up the class!

Hey old man, you missed it too. You didn't know how exactly to spell it. Lol.

Troy's just an old man, between measuring everything he lays his hands on down to the ten-thousandth of an inch, blowing CVs and knees, Molly, Tippy, and the edge of being senile, you can expect too much!

Lol, sorry Troy... I don't enjoy calling people old. Sometimes they just deserve it. :rolleyes:

BTW, are you diagnosing me with ADD now?

[Avsfreak1234]

Im just paying in full! Id rather be ahead of the game if I can:D

[Willie]

I have not called yet but I will.

[fondigley]

Ehh....I missed that. I'm not a person that tends to read every detail. I just sort of skim, get the just of it, and move on. But thanks for pointing that out.

I read way too much myself. Maybe one day it will pay off. Hasn't really gotten me much so far.

[Quick Draw]

I have not called yet but I will.

Alright, just make sure that you do by Friday, and let me know as soon as you do.

[Lysmachia]

Hey old man, you missed it too. You didn't know how exactly to spell it. Lol.

Troy's just an old man, between measuring everything he lays his hands on down to the ten-thousandth of an inch, blowing CVs and knees, Molly, Tippy, and the edge of being senile, you can expect too much!

Lol, sorry Troy... I don't enjoy calling people old. Sometimes they just deserve it. :rolleyes:

BTW, are you diagnosing me with ADD now?

Oh Snap, I love a freindly Internet Tough Guy fight. Especially between your moms... :D

[hanksyota]

did someone say moms?

[Willie]

I'm signed up and paid in full

[RedRunnertc]

did someone say moms?

So, you're bringing a date Henry?

[Lysmachia]

Oooh Hot date at welding class. I mean Erik's bringing Kat... Troy's brining me... everyone is doin' it!

[hanksyota]

all the mom's are busy with like basketball practice and stuff on the weekends. i have a couple more options, or if anyone wants to volunteer their mom, im open to all ideas. lol.

[Avsfreak1234]

all the mom's are busy with like basketball practice and stuff on the weekends. i have a couple more options, or if anyone wants to volunteer their mom, im open to all ideas. lol.

so does this mean your comeing? did you get my pm?

oh, you might be able to take my mom! but you may not want to:rofl:

[Wildturkee]

Signed up/paid in full see ya all on the 26th

[Quick Draw]

Tomorrow is the last day. Any of you still on the edge need to pull your shit together, if you're doin' it. I have stopped accepting checks, as there is no more time. The first post has been updated yet again, with everybody I have heard from. Please make sure it is correct. I have a total of 13 people so far... 2 more would be perfect...since I said around 15, but I suppose it doesn't matter.

[devinsixtyseven]

Our registration check is in the mail to GA, two people.

Also talked to the instructor...mentioned vertical up & down, sideways, and around tube as things I'd be interested in learning more about...post up if you have specific things you wanna hear...

-Sean

[hanksyota]

calling susan today. im in.

[hanksyota]

talked to susan. paid in full, good to go.

[Arae376]

Okay. I have a total of 14 people. If you have any questions of your status, or what you will owe on class day, please let me know.

Edit: Shit. This is Quick Draw. You would think I would learn to sign on my own when I did the same thing 2 minutes ago, huh?

[fondigley]

Anyone heading down from the Boulder area that wants a ride. I have to take my truck, since I am selling my bedliner down there after the class, but figured I would ask. Plan to leave my place at 7, if anyone is interested. I figure that should get me down there at quarter til for the class. Any reason to show up earlier?

[Lysmachia]

Dammit who set this thing up for 8am? I though weekends were for sleeping in. I'm not a morning person people! ;)

[Quick Draw]

Sorry, they didn't give me much of a choice.... They just said, this is the date, and this is the time, now get us the money.

[Lysmachia]

You better bring me some coffee... LOL *KIDDING* Thanks again for setting this up!!!

[RedRunnertc]

I'm not a morning person people! ;)

or an afternoon person, or an early evening person .. but if you want to have welding class from 11PM to 3AM, she's your gal! :rofl:

[TowerRigger]

That's morning... kind of.

[Lysmachia]

I know... Only me - who gets a call from Russell (VWfast60) at 2:00 am to go wrench in brighton and then troy reads about it the next day on the forum... never knowing I was gone. I'm bad that way huh?

Well that and falling out of Kyle's bed.

God it sounds so aweful....

[fondigley]

You guys kill me.

[Avsfreak1234]

I know... Only me - who gets a call from Russell (VWfast60) at 2:00 am to go wrench in brighton and then troy reads about it the next day on the forum... never knowing I was gone. I'm bad that way huh?

Well that and falling out of Kyle's bed.

God it sounds so aweful....

at least you didnt have to sleep in your car like nate! :rofl:

[RedRunnertc]

Why did Nate have to sleep in the car?

Nate's mom put Henry in his bed or something? :rofl:

[hanksyota]

HELL NO. i sleep WITH his mom. get it right.

[Lysmachia]

Why did Nate have to sleep in the car?



You didn't hear cuz you were passed out with that ginormous bottle of champagne!

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8df00b3127cceb449cb83384800000036108AbNWLJszZOA

[RedRunnertc]

OK - that picture needs to go away.


Seriously.

[fondigley]

You know once it is leaked on the net, there is no going away.

[Lysmachia]

Where's that pic of AxleIke..... He hates that one too! Bwa Ha Ha!

[Quick Draw]

Okay ya thread jacking bums...here's the deal:

Tomorrow: I'm expecting 14 of you. If you don't show up, it's your loss, your deposit is non refundable....that's what the deposit is for. Bring close-toed shoes, (steel toed boots would be perfect), and any remaining money you may owe for the classes. If you have questions regarding what you owe, please contact me before tomorrow.

Afterwards, I have reservations at the Brewery Bar down the street for us. Everybody is welcome to come, whether you are taking the welding class or not. We're looking at 12:30 for the time on that. If you haven't been to the brewery bar, it's highly recommended for awesome mexican food, so join us there tomorrow.

[00regcab]

lol i wasnt actually there for that molly.

I had to sleep in my car because i got a little too drunk to drive, and i was 40miles from my house, at my friends 21st birthday party, and his little sister is my ex-girlfriend.

Long story short, stress, alcohol, no driving, sleep in cold car.

[fondigley]

Bout to head out, see ya'll in a few. Hope you are ready to get your :welder: on.

[Wildturkee]

Bout to head out, see ya'll in a few. Hope you are ready to get your :welder: on.

:welder: :welder: :welder: :welder: :welder: :welder: :welder: :welder: :welder:
Burnin metal! wahoo!!!!!
:xcrazy: :xcrazy: :xcrazy: :xcrazy: :xcrazy: :xcrazy: :xcrazy: :xcrazy:

[Quick Draw]

It was a good time. Thanks everybody! Molly, get those pics up!

[Willie]

Had a good time and learned some stuff.
Thanks to QuickDraw for putting this together (and I owe you lunch) and thanks to Hank and Jay for spotting me out of the parking lot.

[RedRunnertc]

Pictures are up at http://4wheelingoh.shutterfly.com/action/

Sorry about the dark spots - seems the hood for the UV/polarizing filter may have blocked the flash. Will have to remember that in the future.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8df06b3127cceb40a25cc0b0c00000027100CaMmTdoxYsZ

She's a lawyer AND a welder!
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[fondigley]

Nice pics. Good to see everyone else doing their thing. I pretty much stayed in my bay working my skill and didn't see much of everyone elses work. Nice to see we have some artists in the crew. Can't wait to get my weld on.

[Avsfreak1234]

had fun guys! maybe youll get used to that new truck eventually willie! nice meetin and weldin w/ you. thanks again for putting this together kyle!