Metal Shop 101

Learn the fundamentals of MIG welding and the tools in the Metal shop to cut, grind and shape metal.

Class Description

In this 3 session class, you will learn the fundamentals of MIG welding and the tools in the shop to cut, grind and shape metal. Combining these skills will open up a world of possibilities and a solid base to excel in other classes in the metal shop.

Students must be 16 years old or older. All students under 18 must be accompanied by and under the direct supervision of an adult.

Instructor - Scraps sparcS

Scraps is our nonbinary metal shop quing who has a passion for taking action at Artisan’s Asylum to make our space even more iconic. They have run events like our awesome metal shop drag punk shows and have worked on fundraising efforts for a program that offers financial assistance to make classes more accessible. Scraps has been a part of the Artisan’s Asylum community since they were 19 and has lived in the walls ever since, helping out and doing work as a tool tester for several years; they now teach many of the welding classes in our metal shop.

Learning Objectives

• Gain required skills to use all tools covered in the class to Artisans Asylum's safety standards.
• Use the ironworker, horizontal band saw, and miter saw to cut down material to specific lengths.
• Choose the appropriate wire size for the material being used
• Utilizing the drill press to make plug welds on circular tubes.
• How to use the angle grinder to bevel metal for structural welds on thicker material.
• Making angled cuts with the miter saw and bandsaw to weld specific angles

SPOTS ARE LIMITED TO 8 STUDENTS! Secure your spot on the Eventbrite link attached to this listing!

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