The Welding Rodeo

I had attended the annual Welding Rodeo last weekend and have now had time to post some photos:
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Bellingham Technical College has quite the automotive program as well as welding. One issue with the Prius is that when it is idle, the gas engine is not running -- it runs solely on the battery. As the battery runs down, the gas engine will start up to recharge it. The issue is that when you get an oil change at a quick-lube place, a lot of times the grease-monkey doesn't remember this, considers the car to be turned off, they drain the oil, the engine starts and that is an expensive oil change. Not a good thing...
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Here is a Prius motor/generator. A lot of copper here...
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The four blacksmiths brought examples of their artwork -- gorgeous stuff.
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She is buffing a leaf that she forged a few minutes ago.
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This is the guy that was forging aluminum. Got a bunch at the shop from some auctions so I'll have to try some of the techniques out. The results looked really nice.
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A lot of times, a welder will be called to work on a ship. Here is a full-size mock up of some kinds of conditions that a welder will be working in.
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This is the Virtual Reality welding trainer that was shown -- very cool! The photo does not begin to convey the reality of the experience. The only thing missing is the sense of heat on your hands. It is that good...
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The Wood Stone crew hard at work. Their project was DNA
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Friday's winner by both judges and popular vote. The high-school welding class did a sculpture of their teacher. All in all, a fun day.

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