“Chip off The Old Block” Ellis Harvey, Tig Welding @ RS Fabrications
filed in News on Jan.24, 2010
Ellis Harvey has taken up the Tig Torch at the RS Fabrications facility.
Santa, dropped off a “Joker” welding helmet [via Russell & Sarah] at Christmas and now Ellis is under training by his Dad down a RS Fabrications.
As we all know, Shane, known as “The Terminator” in some parts!, is the best welder in the County [and probably the whole of the UK] is the best teacher for the job.
“My Dad makes it look easy” said Ellis, “but it is really difficult to lay down a bead and be consistent. I can see that I’m going to be sitting behind this Welding Helmet for a long while!!”
“we may let him go to school a couple of days a week, but with our current workload he is going to be sitting behind that welding helmet for days on end! I hope that the Educational Welfare Officer doesn’t catch up with us!!” commented Russell.
” Its been interesting teaching my son Ellis. Being left handed he has tried the process holding the torch on both his left, and his right hand. It looks like he may end up right handed in this application. He may also be able to do both, which is a bonus when installing roll cages in racing cars. Climbing in and out of body shells and welding on the LH & RH sides of the chassis is difficult. But that’s next week!!” said Shane.
“Watching and being tought buy the master at 10 years old is a fantastic opprtunity for any lad” added Ellis “ and he’s my Dad!!”
That Boy really is a “Chip off The Old Block”!!