{"product_id":"cactus-pen-holder-welding-plans","title":"Cactus Pen Holder — Welding \u0026 Metal Fabrication Project Plans (1½\" \u0026 2\" Steel Tubing) | TEKS-Aligned Ag Mechanics Lesson","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"\u003eGive your welding students a project that's fun to build and satisfying to display: a steel Cactus Pen Holder made from square tubing and a CNC-cut base plate. This beginner-friendly build teaches precise 45° fit-up, tack-welding sequence, thin-wall MIG welding, and finish grinding — all in a single 1–2 class period project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"\u003eAvailable in two tubing sizes (1½\" and 2\", both 14 GA), so you can match the build to the skill level and stock on hand in your shop. Every plan set includes teacher-ready documents aligned to Texas TEKS Chapter 127, so it drops straight into your Agricultural Mechanics or Metal Technologies unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull dimensioned drawing packet (isometric + orthographic views, both tubing sizes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady-to-cut DXF file for the CNC plasma\/laser-cut bottom plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut List \u0026amp; Materials List — exact lengths, angles, and stock needed per build\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep-by-step Build Instructions with safety reminders and \"Check Yourself\" quality checkpoints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete Lesson Plan aligned to 19 TAC §127.43, §127.41, and PEIMS N1270153 (General Employability Skills)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrintable Rubric (100-point scale) covering fit-up accuracy, weld quality, safety, craftsmanship, and participation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eProject Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–2 class periods (150–200 minutes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 GA steel square tubing (1½\" or 2\") + 14 GA steel plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTools Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chop saw or band saw, MIG welder, angle grinder, CNC plasma table\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Instant digital download (PDF drawing packet + DXF file)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eWhy Teachers Love This Project\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall footprint and short build time — fits easily into a 1–2 day lab block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeaches transferable fabrication skills: angle layout, fit-up, tack welding, and finish work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo tubing size options let you differentiate for skill level or available stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully TEKS-aligned documentation saves prep time and supports lesson audits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"TradeCraft Educational Services","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54011513438319,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0673\/6920\/5871\/files\/Screenshot2026-08-10130834.png?v=1786386024","url":"https:\/\/www.tradecrafteducation.com\/products\/cactus-pen-holder-welding-plans","provider":"TradeCraft Educational Services","version":"1.0","type":"link"}