May 16, 2009

Welding Rodeo

I spent yesterday at the Bellingham Technical College annual Welding Rodeo. This is the fourth year I have attended it and it is always a lot of fun. I brought my camera:
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A good turnout.

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This was the first year that they offered the general public
a chance to try out welding on their own.
A good number of people were waiting in line for the chance
to try this very fun craft.

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A local blacksmith was there demonstrating his craft.
I really like the design of his forge and that small stand
with the post vise and the grinder is going to be swiped for my shop.
Very portable and useful...

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Two of the booths -- there were eight booths.
The second one is going for a Mayan theme.

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The Marimba Bond set a nice upbeat tone to the whole event.

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Two photos of the new welding school digs.
A lot nicer than the old building where I took my clases.
A fun time and something I look forward to every spring. Next up is the Bellingham Highland Games. Posted by DaveH at May 16, 2009 8:50 PM
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