SAE:

 Construction of Metal Projects

Description:

 Constructing metal projects is an excellent opportunity for students to enhance their skills learned in the agricultural mechanics classes. Students would construct metal projects such as Bar-B-Que Grills, Fish Cookers, Gates, and Picnic Tables to name a few. These projects could be constructed after school in the agriculture laboratory or in a shop at home. The potential market for these projects constructed will be excellent.

Factors To Consider

Ranking:
1 = lowest
10 = highest

Time required

3 

Investment

 3

Equipment needed

 3

Skills required

 4

Facilities required

 2

Land required

 1

Labor Intensity

 3

Potential for income

 5

Transportation required

 2

Expansion possibilities

 5

Expertise needed

 3

Advertising needed

 2

Susceptible to disease

 N/A

Susceptible to insects

 N/A

Suitable for residential areas

 5

Other (specify)

Length of production cycle

 Year round

Regional

 State wide

When to start project

 Anytime

Notes:

Skills students will need:

1. Using measuring devices
2. Operating Oxy-Acetylene equipment
3. Operating electric arc welders
4. Operating hand grinders
5. Operating Spray painting equipment 

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