The Elements of Welding Better
Maker Faire Bay Area 2023
October 13th-22nd
Whether you’ve only considered picking up a torch or have been welding nearly every day for several years, there is always a way to get better at welding. But there is so much information out there, and even more opinions, so where to start? Join us on a myth-busting journey to identify and prioritize what to look for in a weld and troubleshoot solutions when you need them. We’ll explore the basics of Visual Inspection, the criticality of fit-up, identifying discontinuities vs defects, the correction of settings, and of course a healthy dose of Q&A. All skill levels welcome!
Liisa Pine Schoonmaker
Liisa Pine Schoonmaker is a structural Welding Instructor, Certified Welding Inspector, and the current Chairman of the San Francisco Section of the American Welding Society. In her 32-year career she has fabricated everything from large robots, science museum exhibits, and designer furniture to jet car support equipment, aircraft parts and giant waterslides for the Discovery Channel. For the last 20 years she has been teaching structural welding in MIG, TIG, SMAW, FCAW and thermal cutting, among other processes.
