No, that is not my home shop. I teach welding at a college. I am the only instructor so I have full control and access to the shop anytime I want. I spent the last 19 years fixing up the mess I inherited. Most of the equipment had been abused, missing parts, and not functioning. I enjoyed the challenge of building a successful program and shop.
A student took that picture of me when I had just finished taking off the masking tape and sent it to me. I didn't even think about the background in the picture.
I built this smoker along with my students. Every student in my class built one. It helps the students to work on their locomotives if they can watch and see me demonstrate each step.
I allow my students to modify and add accessories to their Locomotive. I have a good bunch of students this year. They have some creative ideas. Each new idea has it's challenges and problem solving skills. They are really engaged in this project.
This is our first year for this project. I am proud of my students and the work they are doing on their locomotives
View attachment 344184. I had posted this picture in another post of some of my students smokers while they were working on them.
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