Tools of the Trade
This tool protects your eyes from sparks and bright light.
What is a welding helmet?
You should never look directly at this during welding.
What is the welding arc?
This is the most common type of metal welded in high school.
What is steel?
This letter “A” tool is used with oxygen for cutting metal.
What is acetylene?
Before welding, you must always do this with your helmet.
What is put it down?
Gloves, jackets, and helmets are all types of this.
What is safety equipment?
Sparks can burn these on your feet.
What are shoes?
Metal that doesn’t rust is called this.
What is stainless steel?
This gas is used to help cut through thick steel.
What is oxygen?
These sparks fly when grinding or cutting metal.
What are sparks?
You hold this in your hand to make a weld.
What is a welding torch or electrode holder?
The classroom has these red boxes in case of a fire.
What is a fire extinguisher?
This metal is lightweight and used in airplanes.
What is aluminum?
Welding can be used to fix these large farm machines.
What is tractors or equipment
This sound is made when welding correctly.
What is sizzling/bacon frying?
These tools are used to hold pieces of metal in place while welding.
What are clamps?
This must always be worn to protect your eyes, even when grinding.
What are safety glasses?
When two pieces of metal are joined by melting, it is called this.
What is welding?
This type of project combines art and welding.
What is metal art or sculpture?
To measure metal, you use this tool.
What is a tape measure?
This heavy table is where welders usually work.
What is a welding table?
You should never weld without making sure this is turned on to clear fumes.
What is ventilation or exhaust fan?
Before welding, this must be cleaned off the metal.
What is rust, paint, or dirt?
True or False – Welding is used in space.
True
This is the first rule of the shop.
What is safety first?