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Toledo Magazine: Art of welding

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The intermediate artistic welding class at Owens Community College in Perrysburg Township, is taught by James Havens, a retired Ironworker.

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Beth Scheffert of Toledo uses a die punch on a piece of art she is creating.

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A drawing by Beth Scheffert, a cut out from a piece of metal, and the resulting figure on a bicycle.

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Beth Scheffert, left, talks with Todd Kime, of Ottawa Hlls, about her artwork.

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Pamela Reithmier of Monclova Township, left, tightens the drill press holding a piece of her work.

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Instructor James Havens, left, and Beth Scheffert talk about a stand for her work.

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Beth Scheffert directs coolant onto the saw blade as she cuts a piece of scrap metal.

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Beth Scheffert places a tube on the continuous band saw.

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Todd Kime bends a piece of steel for a work he is creating at Owens Community College.

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Todd Kime with a piece of steel he shaped to go around a ball.

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A work of garden art by Pamela Reithmeier.

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Some of the equipment available for the use of the welders in the Owens classroom.

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Beth Scheffert, left, talks with Pamela Reithmeier about the work she's creating.

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