Steel Welding Skill Development
Duration: 9 hours
Class Size: 2 people
Price: $315
TYPE: Skill Development
AGES: 16+ (MAY CONSIDER MOTIVATED YOUNGER PEOPLE WITH A PARENT ALSO TAKING THE CLASS)
For your safety, full-coverage clothing made of natural fibers like cotton and leather shoes are encouraged for classes in the Metal Shop. Closed-toe shoes are required at all times. Thanks!
Prerequisites: Attendees must first pass our checkout classes for MIG/TIG Welding, and Abrasives. You are also strongly encouraged to practice welding on your own (at Maker Works with an active membership, or elsewhere) in preparation for this class. Please see below for what to wear to class sessions.
Improve your MIG and TIG welding skills for steel. In this hands-on class, you will learn and practice weld joints, work preparation, and fabrication through the creation of a steel bookend project which incorporates multiple joint types and material shapes.
In this class, you will learn to:
Set up the welding machines
Understand uses for different machines and set ups
Identify good and bad weld characteristics
Develop your welding skills with various joint types and positions
Use clamps, jigs and other helpful tools to fabricate with steel
This class is 3 evenings of 3 hours each, with days in between sessions to allow the students to practice on their own.
Ages 16 and up are encouraged to take this class, with parent/guardian approval. We may consider allowing motivated younger people, with their parent/guardian also taking the class.
What to wear:
Natural fiber clothing (cotton, denim)
Long pants
Closed-toe shoes (no sandals)
Long hair must be pulled back from the face. A welding hat, bandana, or hood will help protect your hair from sparks.
Bring your reading glasses, if you use them.
Bring earplugs. Other ear protection doesn’t fit under welding hoods, so plugs are the only option. We recommend 3M reusable ear plugs (found at Meijer or online).
Other safety gear, which we provide or you may bring your own:
ANSI Z87 safety glasses or goggles
Welding helmets
Gloves
Welding jackets