Dave Williams said:
> As fewer and fewer people have basic metalworking skills, such skills
> become more valuable. There is only one welding shop in my town now.
> You used to be able to take small jobs anywhere and have them done for a
> few bucks. Now it costs you $20 for the only guy in town to strike an
> arc - $50 if he uses TIG.
Isn't that the truth! The guy who welded the panels on my latest restoration
project (http://www.corvairkid.com/610767001602.htm) is so amazing. His
welds are perfect every time. And he makes it look so easy: no wasted
effort.
Brian Nordby is the person I'm speaking of. We're in Seattle. He also has
that rare skill of being proficient with an English wheel
(http://metalcrafttools.com/engwheel.html). I hope he and the others who
know how to use these tools "bring up" the next generation so that the art
is not lost.
--Kent
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