That's awesome! I have an interest to learn welding as a 'just in case' practical skill, but never had the time to pursue it.
How long do you figure the basics take to learn?
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I can teach nearly anyone that's physically able to weld the basics of MIG, TIG, or Stick in a weekend. So... Three intensive weekends?
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I might have to find a local who will accept sats in exchange for a few weekends of learning!
I hope you could, but, you'd better be prepared to cough up a lot. Anyone worth learning from that's not friend or family SHOULD charge you their hourly rate, and that's not cheap for a welder.
My BIL is a welder, I might be able to convince him. What is the hourly rates for a welder who is worth their salt? I know it's going to vary based on experience and region, and I don't want to low-ball him an offer for his time.
And yes, you should. It's one of the most vital skills to have if you aspire to break free from dependence on the system.