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Taking a class to learn these skills [message #71640]

Fri, 02 March 2012 15:04

Damon73
Messages: 45
Registered: February 2012

Baron

I have to confess that I'm not very good with tools, but I think I would like to improve that someday. Do community colleges offer classes on things like soldering?

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Re: Taking a class to learn these skills [message #71710 is a reply to message #71640 ]

Fri, 09 March 2012 17:34

SteveBrown
Messages: 330
Registered: May 2009

Grand Master

I'm guessing it depends a lot on the community college. I remember taking some basic electricity courses when I was a kid at a local CC that did, in fact, teach those skills. On the other hand, you may want to see if someone (a hi-fi DIY type) in your area might be willing to mentor you on this. Personally, I'm in Portland, OR and would be happy to help if you're local to me.

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Re: Taking a class to learn these skills [message #71809 is a reply to message #71640 ]

Sat, 17 March 2012 00:46

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jammin_nmy_livinroom
Messages: 14
Registered: March 2012

Chancellor

I don't know about the community colleges that are in your community, but we have one in the city that I live in and yes, they do offer practical tool-use classes. I think that varies widely from college to college, though. However, if you can't find a class you need at the local college, you can always try Home Depot - they have Saturday workshops all the time. As a last resort, you can always look up a how-to video online.

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Re: Taking a class to learn these skills [message #72155 is a reply to message #71640 ]

Sun, 15 April 2012 15:55

LoveJB
Messages: 106
Registered: October 2011
Location: Cali

Viscount

I don't think there are classes on soldering at colleges. Then again there may be if it's a technical school. You can Google Soldering classes and see what comes up.

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Re: Taking a class to learn these skills [message #72158 is a reply to message #72155 ]

Sun, 15 April 2012 21:34

gofar99
Messages: 633
Registered: May 2010
Location: Southern Arizona

Illuminati (1st Degree)

Hi, I believe I have seen some on line tutorials on soldering.

Good Listening
Bruce

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Re: Taking a class to learn these skills [message #72248 is a reply to message #71640 ]

Thu, 19 April 2012 12:10

TurnItUp
Messages: 75
Registered: April 2012
Location: Atl

Viscount

You can probably find a zillion "how to" videos online, but in my community we have a technical college that does offer classes like this. If you have a college in your area why not give them a call and see?

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Re: Taking a class to learn these skills [message #73349 is a reply to message #71640 ]

Sat, 21 July 2012 11:04

Sonicsound
Messages: 59
Registered: July 2012
Location: United States

Baron

Soldering is pretty simple to do actually. I would recommend just doing a quick search online in on how to do it. When I was living with my parents, my father used to use a soldering iron quite frequently in fixing a lot of our appliances, so I know that actually using it is not too difficult.

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Re: Taking a class to learn these skills [message #74230 is a reply to message #71640 ]

Mon, 22 October 2012 19:20

24KPython
Messages: 16
Registered: October 2012
Location: San Diego, CA

Chancellor

Interesting... I've taken several electronics classes, and there was even a lot of "hands on" practice... BUT they never actually gave you soldering lessons!

I like the suggestion of trying Home Depot / Lowe's... Has anyone ever tried that? I'd be curious if it was a just a demonstration, or if you could actually try it yourself.

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