Shop and Trades Program
The Staff of Freedom Gates Boys Ranch is very excited to be adding a shop and trades class this fall.
Mike Simpson is an accomplished welder, and I have worked as CNC Service Tech for 12 years.
We have been dreaming of starting this class to teach the boys real world skills they can use in their day to day lives, as well as giving them more career opportunities. The boys are excited and have put in many hours helping clean and prepare the shop we will use for the upcoming class. The class will alternate between Mechanics and Welding.
These skill will give the boys a great advantage in life as will save them time, money, and teach them problem solving skills.
Mike Simpson is an accomplished welder, and I have worked as CNC Service Tech for 12 years.
We have been dreaming of starting this class to teach the boys real world skills they can use in their day to day lives, as well as giving them more career opportunities. The boys are excited and have put in many hours helping clean and prepare the shop we will use for the upcoming class. The class will alternate between Mechanics and Welding.
These skill will give the boys a great advantage in life as will save them time, money, and teach them problem solving skills.
MECHANICAL CLASS GOALS
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Automotive
1. The boys will learn the basics of auto repair and be able to identify the various components of a vehicle and what their purpose is. 2. We will teach them how to diagnose automotive issues with an emphasis on helping them find the actual problem the first time. 3. They will learn how to repair and replace various components of a vehicle, as well as oil changes, radiator flushing, brake pad replacement. 
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General maintenance
We will teach the boys how to repair and replace, and pack wheel bearings with grease. they will learn how to install and repair trailer light wiring, and other typical maintenance items. Small engine
1. We will teach them how to clean and rebuild a carburetor. (90% of small engine issues stem from a dirty carburetor}. 2. Each of the boys will have a used small engine to disassemble and attempt to rebuild. Needs
We are in need of shop safety items:
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