Full suspension 250cc Shifter Kart build.

[That One Guy]

Degerovita; I am in a shop class for the second year, and plan to for my next two. What we have here, is called Tri-Tech, and I already looked into it, and it sucks. I would have to choose between that, and shop, and all you do there is sit in a booth and weld. All period, all year. You cannot make any projects there, (Driving reason that I'm not going there.) and all you get is a degree saying that you are certified to TIG up someones garage door. Do you know how many different welding certifications there are? Or how many are required for actual construction work? You need to actually go to a welding SCHOOL, and more than one if you hope to have a good chance of being picked for work. It is a MAJOR waste of my time, and skills to do that. I get to do SO much more stuff in shop, and learn SO many more skills.

 

[parker88]

Degerovita; I am in a shop class for the second year, and plan to for my next two. What we have here, is called Tri-Tech, and I already looked into it, and it sucks. I would have to choose between that, and shop, and all you do there is sit in a booth and weld. All period, all year. You cannot make any projects there, (Driving reason that I'm not going there.) and all you get is a degree saying that you are certified to TIG up someones garage door. Do you know how many different welding certifications there are? Or how many are required for actual construction work? You need to actually go to a welding SCHOOL, and more than one if you hope to have a good chance of being picked for work. It is a MAJOR waste of my time, and skills to do that. I get to do SO much more stuff in shop, and learn SO many more skills.

Man you have a way different welding class than i took...lol
I didnt do anything but projects. I had my kart in there a few times and a couple dirtbikes. I would always work on projects with my teacher when i didnt have anything goin on...

 

[That One Guy]

That's what I have... But I wouldn't if I went to Tri Tech.

 

[Degerovita]

Ran out of tubing bracing the frame. Have to order some more soon.

Found a wrecked 1977 KZ650 bike local. Plan on stretching the frame so the motor sits lower. Maybe rear double A arm set up. (not sure due to cost).

 

[Benjo]

any updates?

 

[Degerovita]

Kinda got stopped for the moment due to my business picking up. I also have been putting some money back for a road trip next weekend.