I wish I would have started straight out of high school. It’s hard, it sucks sometimes, but it’s a very rewarding trade and if you don’t hate doing it you probably love it. Always have a half year of expenses saved up and market yourself whenever possible.
Been running a welding business for the past year, love this channel and how transparent you are with everything, it gives me confidence I'm doing things right, and teaches me when I'm not. Keep this content going, I think you're helping many more people than you may realize. Cheers Rico
*Love the tungsten holders. I carry two different kinds of long tungstens and I hate losing them. Could you make it extra long and tie one end of them together with a cable or chain? Thanks!*
@@Feri9 business is going great. I pivoted a bit realizing where I live there are no good steel suppliers for the little guys. Slowly transitioned from fab shop to metal supplier and couldn't be happier 👍 I appreciate you asking homie
@@UncleStevesWorkshop that's awesome man! Wish you all the best and thanks for the reply bro! Happy to see you did the smart move and took the action towards supplying the goods!
I had a welding business for about 7 years. I agree with all the job opportunities listed. Probably 70% of my work was architectural: railings, AC cages, gates, and security doors. The only thing I would add to the video is that I repaired a lot of trailers and lawn equipment. I am getting close to retirement and I am going to start welding again part time.
Whatsup bro thanks for the video .. I work in the citys of Southern California my full Time Welding Business Is Welding up Iron Gates And Fences!! All you guys inspired me to start my own welding business and now I started a TH-camchannel 🤟🏼👨🏼🏭👍🏼
Your doing it! Thanks for being real about this. You got some great ideas, and I’m not ashamed to tell you I’ve picked up a couple things… I appreciate your perspective.
Hire a lawyer to do the registration and hire an accountant to do your taxes at the end of the year and ask him what you need to give him/her in order for him to do your taxes but i suggest you hire a free lance book keeper to organize your finances ( its simple, keep receipts, use quickbooks software or online and thats it)
Thanks for the video man. I just ordered my first machine today. I started an LLC and got some sanitary welding work but its only on call so I want to get the ball rolling on my own work at home.
I’ll update my story here. It’s been two months and I’ve got my own welder and a small garage shop, that I also live in. I’ve got a couple customers and have done a few big jobs. It’s only growing here.
I’m new to the game man. I’ve had my business for about a year now. I’m 21 years old and the sole owner and operator. I have a big crane company here in Savannah GA that has kept me busy with big jobs for a long time, but things have died off with them and I’m struggling to find other consistent work. Getting your name out seems hard as hell in this industry and nobody wants to pay for quality work.
I’m over here by Beaumont not far from you man, ran my welding company for 3 years before got shut down by Covid, had a nationwide contract doing all of the Urban Air Adventure Parks, ended up building 54 parks across the nation. I just got started back up 2 weeks ago, keep it up man doing great
This video is solid compa. I’m 20 and finishing school and You’re making a huge impact in the career / business I am trying to figure out, la neta. Ima get a Mig/flux inverter this summer and try to get some fence jobs down. Keep it up bro you killing the game 💪💪🇲🇽. Saludos desde the Bay Area. Puro Michoacán 😂😂
Rock plants and small construction company's always need repairs,resurfacing and hard facing. i have 2 contracts that keep me busy just about year around. A paving company and a rock plant. Besides that tons of fencing and trailer repairs. Hauling companies and landscape companies often need trailer repairs.
just came across this page. Awesome stuff!! I recently moved back to Houston and looking for a welding job!! Hmu if you know anyone please. I’m certified from TWS. I worked for Sabre industries 2 years. Polaris 3months contract in Alabama. the rest is light fab work repairing and installing fences, stairs , sprey painting. Anything helps. Available to start anytime 🙏
Question what size/type of generator do you use to run that Lincoln electric 140 because I have one and I’m tired of having to find a wall outlet all the time
Hello guys thanks for the formation I have questions please I live in Brentford Ontario Canada I planning to do business mobile welder I don't know I if need license or what exactly I need
Good job bro your a real professional and I like where you going with this.! All it takes is motivation and hard work and persistence to make business happen and the fact that your teaching others is outstanding.! I’m inspired by you…😎👍🏽
I did welding out of back of a pickup for quite a few years, 1 bad customer & I quit, I had a Lincoln Ranger 9, and used a 1987 Toyota 2WD small truck, but long bed. so vehicle doesnt matter, I had generator, along with electric stick & mig machine, or bring the big engine drive. the truck was only vehicle, besides a motorcycle, so I had to load & unload everyday, as also had a primary job. I still do small jobs for people at my home, and field repairs, for people I know, I am slowly coming around to idea of going back out, but for the last decade, 1/2 or more of my work has been auto-body metal fabrication. cutting out & replace rusty metal. but I am tired of that, as I have done that off & on for 35 years. I like idea of making something from what I have, but cant get decent ideas, but I probably have over 1,000 grocery store shelves, and many racks, displays, all were free, ddint haul off due to cheap steel prices. but at a loss to design something to make money from
How much would you bid to do a stainless pipe job upgrade from 3/4 inch pipe and 1 inch pipe to 2 inch and 3 inch stainless re a d blue prints have another fitter welder working with you. The company will provide material argon and wire. About a month long working 50 hours a week what would you bid be here in Texas. Give me an idea I might need another pipe fitter too
What up big boss Damm boy you are handling yo business and making great training content I'm happy I found you I am also a business owner. thank you much love.
Hey bro how can I book with you to get some stick welding in. I been mig welding right now for about 4 years and i wanna learn stick so I can get on the pipeline
Very cool, I just started learning to weld like a year or two ago, I really love it so I’m trying to learn what I can make the same thing of over and over I guess you guys call it production welding anyway I fab like canopies and the rafters and wall brackets but I want something I can do on my own like a product, any ideas?? Oh it has to be preferably aluminum
Thank for sharing brother. My brother sent me your link and so far you have great advice and knowledge. Keep up the good work. Stay blessed and Let It Shine!
You should make a website that your subscribers can pay a small fee to enter and lists your connects to the pipe industry jobs and/or other big paying jobs. For rig welders and non-rig welders
Liability insurance for the small business has been most difficult. The limitations imposed by the insurance companies prevent common repairs that people need. Read all the fine print so you won't do a job and find you have no coverage just when you need it. If you get sued the judgment won't go away. This problem started for my little sanitary process welding-fab company in 2007 and eventually caused my husband to retire. As we own our california home failure to have adequate liability will distroy us financially. So any thoughts out there welders ?
had a shop/mobile for over 10 years....insurance and accreditation is a must. Never got sued, but had to sue a few deadbeats that dragged their feet in paying up. Key is recording everything on paper, and photos of completed work. Corporate, repeat and govt work was no problem getting payed....it was the private one off customers that need close monotroing, and require progress paymnets as the work progresses.
Help me out, you charge hourly based on your experience? Or you have a idea of the price of the material? You ever price the material first then give a estimate to the potential client?
I quote out material+hourly rate+ tax+ profit. For instance I just made some table legs. My quote came out low. ($200) the base is for a granite counter. I upped to $350 to include gas, paint and some consumables I have to buy to make them. I always call the metal shop and get a rough price on my material before I make the quote. I’d price goes up I honor the previous quote. That’s why I mark up. To cover my ass and keep surprises minimal.
How do you go on about quoting jobs like fence repairs/fence additions? Especially if they provide the material. Is there different situations when you should charge hourly vs for the job? Or should one charge hourly overall?
If I'm building something I know how long it takes and I'm getting materials, etc, I'll quote by the job. If I am working on site, they are handling materials, etc, I go by the hour and give an estimate. By the job, the biggest risk is you underestimate how long it's going to take, so only bid that way when you are in control of the majority of factors that effect how long a job takes.
Keep doing what you are doing brother!!! Thank you for all your videos and wealth of knowledge you are sharing sir. I will keep you in my prayers. Que Dios te vendiga!!! Muncho Amor por tu videos y negocio!
What is the best and coolest. Pants or button up shirts to get. Sometimes one thing we build I have to grind alot. It is just chewing through my jeans.
Well, I used to save save and save until I got that single cab dually I wanted. Then save save and save again to get either a cheap gas Welder or a SA200. That's how I did it 7 years ago
Ruben isn't totally wrong. Saving money is 1st. You DON'T need a dually or diesel or anything major in most cases. You can use a trailer setup for welding or a truck of any kind that can handle the weight of the tools. Depending on how far off road you are going depends on what you need for equipment. Start with a $2,000 max trailer, add in a used $500 welder, $500 in accessories, $500 generator to run the welder (only necessary is you're in the fields/woods), and $500 in miscellaneous tools to start. That is $4,000 total assuming you have a vehicle to tow the trailer. If you saved $100 per week, you would have $5,200 in 1 year. If you really want this, you can save/make the $100 per week. Dedication/commitment is what is needed first.
Can you make a video on how to estimate jobs like simple jobs for welders, for example like how to estimate on building a gate etc etc that’ll be great content
Whats up brother, just subscribed to your page. Im looking to get into the welding field. You seem to know what your doing over all bro. Do you think its worth going to a trade school and dropping 40k? I honestly dont know where to start….
Be careful with the teaching part. If you are not accredited and can not provide a legal certificate upon class completion or even provide an inspector with your extended education credentials it could mean lawsuits. A local welder of over 30 years started teaching people to weld after he retired. He was a great welder that worked on everything from pipelines to nuclear plants to oil rigs. He was just teaching the basics to hobby guys. One of his former students took a job building weight benches for a local high school. This would be considered high stress or structural. After two of the benches collapsed and injured high school kids the school and parents came after the guy who in turn implicated the teacher. Even though technically the teacher was not to blame for this guy's stupidity, he was also charged and sued. He never taught another person to weld. Luckily he kept a copy of all of his students information and had a lawyer draw up a letter to explain that he only had taught simple, basic and decorative welding for personal use only. He required all of them to sign a no liability letter.
I’m a sophomore in highschool and I’m saving up for a pancake hood and a stick welder.Hopefully by summer I’ll have all my tools to start hustling.
You got this man! Just manage your money
TheWeldLab I’ll take that advice big bro.And preciate it 🙏🏼
I wish I would have started straight out of high school. It’s hard, it sucks sometimes, but it’s a very rewarding trade and if you don’t hate doing it you probably love it. Always have a half year of expenses saved up and market yourself whenever possible.
@@jacobcarolan1172 what did you do instead? And did you finally pursue welding?
@@saintbronze2 . The context of his reply indicates to me that he got a late start and is welding.
Been running a welding business for the past year, love this channel and how transparent you are with everything, it gives me confidence I'm doing things right, and teaches me when I'm not. Keep this content going, I think you're helping many more people than you may realize. Cheers Rico
*Love the tungsten holders. I carry two different kinds of long tungstens and I hate losing them. Could you make it extra long and tie one end of them together with a cable or chain? Thanks!*
how is it going with the business after 2years?
@@Feri9 business is going great. I pivoted a bit realizing where I live there are no good steel suppliers for the little guys. Slowly transitioned from fab shop to metal supplier and couldn't be happier 👍 I appreciate you asking homie
@@UncleStevesWorkshop that's awesome man! Wish you all the best and thanks for the reply bro!
Happy to see you did the smart move and took the action towards supplying the goods!
I had a welding business for about 7 years. I agree with all the job opportunities listed. Probably 70% of my work was architectural: railings, AC cages, gates, and security doors. The only thing I would add to the video is that I repaired a lot of trailers and lawn equipment. I am getting close to retirement and I am going to start welding again part time.
Whatsup bro thanks for the video .. I work in the citys of Southern California my full Time Welding Business Is Welding up Iron Gates And Fences!! All you guys inspired me to start my own welding business and now I started a TH-camchannel 🤟🏼👨🏼🏭👍🏼
Got out of welding school right when you started posting on TH-cam been along for the whole journey keep doing your thing bro
Your doing it! Thanks for being real about this. You got some great ideas, and I’m not ashamed to tell you I’ve picked up a couple things… I appreciate your perspective.
I don’t know if your company is a llc but if it is can you go into that and how you do it like insurance and taxes all that? Thanks for your vids bro
Hire a lawyer to do the registration and hire an accountant to do your taxes at the end of the year and ask him what you need to give him/her in order for him to do your taxes but i suggest you hire a free lance book keeper to organize your finances ( its simple, keep receipts, use quickbooks software or online and thats it)
@@esteban3990 this is what I did. I also have a tax agent that does the filing for me
TH-cam starting a llc
Thanks for the video man. I just ordered my first machine today. I started an LLC and got some sanitary welding work but its only on call so I want to get the ball rolling on my own work at home.
I’ll update my story here. It’s been two months and I’ve got my own welder and a small garage shop, that I also live in. I’ve got a couple customers and have done a few big jobs. It’s only growing here.
@@DJ2FLO how have things been? How are you finding work
@@DJ2FLOstart some videos man! I’ll watch em
10 year business owner, I feel ya bud. im either working or im not 😂😭
Owning your own business is stressful lol
I’m new to the game man. I’ve had my business for about a year now. I’m 21 years old and the sole owner and operator. I have a big crane company here in Savannah GA that has kept me busy with big jobs for a long time, but things have died off with them and I’m struggling to find other consistent work. Getting your name out seems hard as hell in this industry and nobody wants to pay for quality work.
Nobody noticed who Meltin Metal Anthony is?
@@user-cc9mx1ds5fwow we need a collab!
But the rewards are worth it! I love leaving a job site knowing I did a good job and built something awesome 😎
I’m over here by Beaumont not far from you man, ran my welding company for 3 years before got shut down by Covid, had a nationwide contract doing all of the Urban Air Adventure Parks, ended up building 54 parks across the nation. I just got started back up 2 weeks ago, keep it up man doing great
keep at it bro God bless
Excellent drive ya got! That's what keeps me busy-
Lake Havasu 🌞 Az
Keep working! Keep teaching - I learn as much from teaching as I do welding/school
What kind of generator does the guy use to run his machine and would u be able to run a tig welder at 150 amps ?
Man you hit everything i do on a daily basis. Backyard choppers is everything in a backyard
This video is solid compa. I’m 20 and finishing school and You’re making a huge impact in the career / business I am trying to figure out, la neta. Ima get a Mig/flux inverter this summer and try to get some fence jobs down. Keep it up bro you killing the game 💪💪🇲🇽. Saludos desde the Bay Area. Puro Michoacán 😂😂
Rock plants and small construction company's always need repairs,resurfacing and hard facing. i have 2 contracts that keep me busy just about year around. A paving company and a rock plant. Besides that tons of fencing and trailer repairs. Hauling companies and landscape companies often need trailer repairs.
Love the positivity.. congrats on your learnings and earnings
just came across this page. Awesome stuff!! I recently moved back to Houston and looking for a welding job!! Hmu if you know anyone please. I’m certified from TWS. I worked for Sabre industries 2 years. Polaris 3months contract in Alabama. the rest is light fab work repairing and installing fences, stairs , sprey painting. Anything helps. Available to start anytime 🙏
Question what size/type of generator do you use to run that Lincoln electric 140 because I have one and I’m tired of having to find a wall outlet all the time
Hello guys thanks for the formation I have questions please I live in Brentford Ontario Canada I planning to do business mobile welder I don't know I if need license or what exactly I need
Dude I know I'm late to the video but this content is so inspiring for me as a student in a small welding school
Glad you are recovered and back!
All great tips man I personally do gates repairs and gate refurbishing usually all it needs is new hinges or small stuff
Good job bro your a real professional and I like where you going with this.! All it takes is motivation and hard work and persistence to make business happen and the fact that your teaching others is outstanding.! I’m inspired by you…😎👍🏽
Nice! thanks for the good vibe .....greetings from Spain !!!!!!✌✌
I did welding out of back of a pickup for quite a few years, 1 bad customer & I quit, I had a Lincoln Ranger 9, and used a 1987 Toyota 2WD small truck, but long bed. so vehicle doesnt matter, I had generator, along with electric stick & mig machine, or bring the big engine drive. the truck was only vehicle, besides a motorcycle, so I had to load & unload everyday, as also had a primary job. I still do small jobs for people at my home, and field repairs, for people I know, I am slowly coming around to idea of going back out, but for the last decade, 1/2 or more of my work has been auto-body metal fabrication. cutting out & replace rusty metal. but I am tired of that, as I have done that off & on for 35 years.
I like idea of making something from what I have, but cant get decent ideas, but I probably have over 1,000 grocery store shelves, and many racks, displays, all were free, ddint haul off due to cheap steel prices. but at a loss to design something to make money from
How much would you bid to do a stainless pipe job upgrade from 3/4 inch pipe and 1 inch pipe to 2 inch and 3 inch stainless re a d blue prints have another fitter welder working with you. The company will provide material argon and wire. About a month long working 50 hours a week what would you bid be here in Texas. Give me an idea I might need another pipe fitter too
Awesome video! I just started my own welding/fab business, and you gave me some great ideas! Thank you. Love your channel.
Straight and to the point no BS. BTW when your shirts get back in stock don't forget to stock the larger sizes for us big boys.
Just what I've been waiting for homie!
Already 🔥
What up big boss Damm boy you are handling yo business and making great training content I'm happy I found you I am also a business owner. thank you much love.
Hey bro how can I book with you to get some stick welding in. I been mig welding right now for about 4 years and i wanna learn stick so I can get on the pipeline
Very cool, I just started learning to weld like a year or two ago, I really love it so I’m trying to learn what I can make the same thing of over and over I guess you guys call it production welding anyway I fab like canopies and the rafters and wall brackets but I want something I can do on my own like a product, any ideas?? Oh it has to be preferably aluminum
Loading ramps.
@@JS-hc3tr
Loading ramps on car haulers crack all the time or come up missing
Awesome Videos, Fantastic Advice Keep Those VIDEOS Coming!!! THANKS FOR SHARING 😎👍
Thank for sharing brother. My brother sent me your link and so far you have great advice and knowledge. Keep up the good work. Stay blessed and Let It Shine!
Good job on your video and content, very professional!
You should make a website that your subscribers can pay a small fee to enter and lists your connects to the pipe industry jobs and/or other big paying jobs. For rig welders and non-rig welders
I like the idea
How much you charge to build a/c cage installed included
How do you find the price after the job for the fence for the ac how do you calculate the price cause dik whats to low or high
Glad i stumbled on your channel. Great content. Keep up the good work bro. You have a new subscriber.
Whats a good starting rate to charge for general tig welding...mig..ect..imin alabama btw
Call other welding companies and ask
Great business acuity! Thanks for the ideas
Liability insurance for the small business has been most difficult. The limitations imposed by the insurance companies prevent common repairs that people need. Read all the fine print so you won't do a job and find you have no coverage just when you need it. If you get sued the judgment won't go away. This problem started for my little sanitary process welding-fab company in 2007 and eventually caused my husband to retire. As we own our california home failure to have adequate liability will distroy us financially. So any thoughts out there welders ?
had a shop/mobile for over 10 years....insurance and accreditation is a must. Never got sued, but had to sue a few deadbeats that dragged their feet in paying up. Key is recording everything on paper, and photos of completed work. Corporate, repeat and govt work was no problem getting payed....it was the private one off customers that need close monotroing, and require progress paymnets as the work progresses.
Help me out, you charge hourly based on your experience? Or you have a idea of the price of the material? You ever price the material first then give a estimate to the potential client?
I quote out material+hourly rate+ tax+ profit. For instance I just made some table legs. My quote came out low. ($200) the base is for a granite counter. I upped to $350 to include gas, paint and some consumables I have to buy to make them. I always call the metal shop and get a rough price on my material before I make the quote. I’d price goes up I honor the previous quote. That’s why I mark up. To cover my ass and keep surprises minimal.
Good shit bro! As someone thats just getting into welding, your videos help out and teach a lot.
I need help how do you quote a a/cage? And where do you recommend to buy metal to fab in Houston???
Preciate the content bro!! Excellent content and very informative. Keep holding it down
What welder are you using on the truck I’m looking at a miller trailer blazer 325 what would you suggest on starting a rig
Ey carnal ay te encargo un saludo para los soldadores de Nebraska
Me gusta tu canal sigue siendo original
Ya esta carnal para el siguiente video
You a bad dude bro 🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾
How do you go on about quoting jobs like fence repairs/fence additions? Especially if they provide the material. Is there different situations when you should charge hourly vs for the job? Or should one charge hourly overall?
If I'm building something I know how long it takes and I'm getting materials, etc, I'll quote by the job. If I am working on site, they are handling materials, etc, I go by the hour and give an estimate. By the job, the biggest risk is you underestimate how long it's going to take, so only bid that way when you are in control of the majority of factors that effect how long a job takes.
Okay forsure now I get it. I'll be sure keep this info with me. Thanks for taking the time to reply.
Cómo le ases para calcular cuánto se tiene que cobrar por ir aser una soldadura a domicilio
Keep doing what you are doing brother!!! Thank you for all your videos and wealth of knowledge you are sharing sir.
I will keep you in my prayers. Que Dios te vendiga!!! Muncho Amor por tu videos y negocio!
Hey Rico, keep smashing bro. Love the videos and Info they give. Much respect
Thanks for the advice man your videos are awesome man your killing it
This video has some very useful information. I'm sharing this with my business partner and my other welding friends.
This is a very great video. :)
Keep doin what you do baby! _God bless_
Thanks homie 💯
Holy crap man I used to work with Adrian. He's still rocking the flexsteel shirt!
Keep it up Rico, this was a great video man!
You should weld some kind of lock on those heavy doors so the wind won't blow them down on someones head
❤ I love dis my son is into welding
are there any laws or regulations I need to know about from your experience obviously I live in Georgia and may be completely different
What part of Houston?
Would you do a video on quoting jobs. Mig vs TIG shop and field? Thanks man love the vids.
Oye mucho ayuda, ahora puedo usar mi 3g cert sience no jobs outhere
I would love to learn more of tig but I’m not at houston im prob be later in the future
What is the best and coolest. Pants or button up shirts to get. Sometimes one thing we build I have to grind alot. It is just chewing through my jeans.
And cotton frs
Damn great video!!!!! I just bought a Miller 211 and a hypertherm 30xp plasma, and want to do side gigs and came across this video!!!!! 💯
Can you elaborate more on sanitary welding please
Can you do a video on how too do side jobs for welding with out a big welding machine
Like with one of the yeswelders or something like that
another good one man, keep up the hard work!
Great vid, lot of good tips, ac crooks that was funny bro!
Hell yeah brother! Thanks for your advice
What’s the meat that he used to hold the food on the grill
Thanks brother!
Bro what do you recommend for shop welders to make more money? I don’t have a rig or any of my own equipment. Thank you
Well, I used to save save and save until I got that single cab dually I wanted. Then save save and save again to get either a cheap gas Welder or a SA200. That's how I did it 7 years ago
Ruben isn't totally wrong. Saving money is 1st. You DON'T need a dually or diesel or anything major in most cases. You can use a trailer setup for welding or a truck of any kind that can handle the weight of the tools. Depending on how far off road you are going depends on what you need for equipment. Start with a $2,000 max trailer, add in a used $500 welder, $500 in accessories, $500 generator to run the welder (only necessary is you're in the fields/woods), and $500 in miscellaneous tools to start. That is $4,000 total assuming you have a vehicle to tow the trailer. If you saved $100 per week, you would have $5,200 in 1 year. If you really want this, you can save/make the $100 per week. Dedication/commitment is what is needed first.
Pura lumbre 🔥 mi compa saludos desde Tijuana Mexico
Say bro he got a plan for that lil pit??? For sale??
Yo bro I’m in Houston tx to at elite welding academy learning how to pipe weld shieeet if I get certified bro lemme work for you 😂🤷♂️
Can you make a video on how to estimate jobs like simple jobs for welders, for example like how to estimate on building a gate etc etc that’ll be great content
if the supplies is 1000 charge 2k
Will always be successful.
my man straight kills me with the humor. He said to who stole those ac's throug cage congrats your a professional crook lol
crazy, that much effort they might as well get a damn real job. or atleast be ac repair, then they making job security at night
Whats up brother, just subscribed to your page. Im looking to get into the welding field. You seem to know what your doing over all bro. Do you think its worth going to a trade school and dropping 40k? I honestly dont know where to start….
Awesome video
Hey Man Im a Pipe fitter AND i would like to work with you im from México
Very good tips 💪
I really enjoy your videos. Great content!
Thank you man
Service tech. A 10000 watts generator can run must under 250 amps welding machines for those that don't have big welder
Please give the size of the helmet you work with so I can make one like it. Thank you
its called a pancake welding hood they on amazon
My neighbor 2 doors down has a huge custom smoker. I'm about to give him my business card next time he's outside
Love it so helpful
Great info homie
my dad can make you a welding bed .
he's on the east side. i just started to learn to weld cuz I'm the only one in my family that doesn't know how.
Great video man 🤙🏼
Mig water???
Good info
Thanks
Thanks , like that , Buddy ..
Very detailed high quality video brother. Thank you
Be careful with the teaching part. If you are not accredited and can not provide a legal certificate upon class completion or even provide an inspector with your extended education credentials it could mean lawsuits. A local welder of over 30 years started teaching people to weld after he retired. He was a great welder that worked on everything from pipelines to nuclear plants to oil rigs. He was just teaching the basics to hobby guys. One of his former students took a job building weight benches for a local high school. This would be considered high stress or structural. After two of the benches collapsed and injured high school kids the school and parents came after the guy who in turn implicated the teacher. Even though technically the teacher was not to blame for this guy's stupidity, he was also charged and sued. He never taught another person to weld. Luckily he kept a copy of all of his students information and had a lawyer draw up a letter to explain that he only had taught simple, basic and decorative welding for personal use only. He required all of them to sign a no liability letter.