Metal Fabrication
Welding: Tools of the Trade
Become familiar with the power tools used for cutting, grinding, and preparing materials in the welding shop.
BARN Member Fee$20.00 (any noted materials fee included) |
Non-member Fee$25.00 (any noted materials fee included) |
Tuition Assistance and Other Policies
Meeting Times
- Mon, 3/17/2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Mon, 3/17/2025
About
Tools covered include the cold saw, horizontal and vertical bandsaws, hand-held bandsaw, hand-held plasma cutter, drill press, welding clamps, magnetic angles, and die, angle, and bench grinders.
Participation in our welding and project classes, and Open Studio events is based on your ability to safely and comfortably use hand and stationary power tools. All welding shop participants will greatly benefit from attending this class prior to working in the shop for the first time.
Detail
- This class does not cover welding equipment. That is covered in MIG, TIG, and Brazing classes (you can also see the Metal Fabrication calendar for these events):
- The class begins with a safety briefing.
- If you have questions, contact class instructor Henry Sharpe.
Class Policies
- Safety and personal protection equipment will be provided.
- You must wear natural-fiber clothing (no stretch or synthetic fabrics), long-legged pants, long-sleeve shirts, and sturdy shoes of natural fiber or leather with closed toes and heels.
- Tie back long hair.
BARN Policies
- View BARN's Cancellation and Refund Policy.
- Tuition Assistance is available. Fill out the application before registering.
- BARN is committed to accessibility. We try to make accommodations when requested; the earlier you contact us, the more likely we can help. Please email accessibility@bainbridgebarn.org to find out more or request an accommodation.
- Sensory Statement: Makerspaces like BARN can be noisy and cluttered, smell strongly, and have bright or flickering lights. BARN is not an allergen-free facility. If you have concerns, please email info@bainbridgebarn.org.
Instructors or Guides
Henry Sharpe
Welding Shop Tools
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