Is soldering/welding a thing of the past??

[1952henry]

Originally Posted by Sixseven

No one learns trades in High School anymore. I was glad for shop classes since I could bring in my auto parts and make repairs there when I didn't have the equipment at home. Todays High School students are told that they must strive for college. This inadvertently sends the message that these skills have no value. Adhesives are good for some things, welding for other things, maintaining production equipment probably requires more rounded knowledge than most get these days huh?

The "new" economy apparently has no place for the trades since there is a push for "free" college for everyone. The welders at work make almost $40/hour., granted they are certified. That's a bit more than many degrees will get you.