A 4-class series on different basic fabrication techniques including planning, layout, jigs, grinding, and simple finishing.Important Schedule Notes
This class meets four times on four Saturdays in January, below are the dates. This can be taken as a series or as a single event. If you would like to take a class as a single event, you will need to purchase a ticket from the single event listing. If you would like to take the series, purchase a ticket from this event listing. Participants are welcome to bring in their own project with the understanding our class goal is not to help them finish their piece or reconfigure the class around their project. If you're interested in this, please contact the instructor so prior plans can be made.
All classes are 10am-1pm
Class 1- January 8th, Planning, layout, and cutting
Class 2- January 15th, Jigs, tacking, welding
Class 3- Welding, grinding, troubleshooting
Class 4- Welding, grinding, finishing, hardware
About this Series
This class series focuses on basic fabrication skills with simple shop tools, i.e no fabrication table. Each class focuses on a different skill, class structure is roughly one hour of instruction time and two hours of shop time with instructor guidance and feedback. It's recommended to take the class series but you can also choose to take a selection of classes or just one.
Attendees can choose to participate in the class fabrication project or work on project pieces during class. The class project will be a small side table measuring approximately 2'x2 1/2' and 3' tall out of mild steel. Pieces will be cut ahead of time.
Space and Equipment Details:
*Masks are not required for vaccinated individuals but encouraged, there are welding hoods and jackets available for use during this class but bringing your own is still recommended if you see yourself welding more in the future. Participants will need to bring their own gloves.
The following are recommendations for those wanting to bring their own PPE:
Clothing: If you are not going to wear a welding jacket you MUST wear 100% cotton or wool, jeans with NO paint or oil or other material on there, and leather shoes. No tennis shoes or other footwear with synthetic material.
Gloves: Please purchase a pair of your own gloves. You don't need heavy-duty gloves, a pair like this will do well ($7.28) or even this ($8.95).
Welding Hoods: Because welding woods are PPE we breathe into, please consider purchasing your own auto-darkening hood but sanitized hoods will be available for class use. If you see yourself welding in the future, it's a solid investment.
For folks who have the additional money to spend, I recommend the Weldcote hood, you can buy it online or at Metro Welding, located on Central in NE. If you're looking for something that costs less, reviews have been positive for this Miller auto-darkening hood, but it's still a little pricey at $86. The hoods we use are these Chicago Electric hoods from Harbor Freight ($36) if you're not sure welding is for you or you would like to spend less initially but want to bring your own hood.
Depending on where we are when this class begins, updates to policy and practices will be provided.
Class Sizing and Shop Information
Classes are limited to 6 series spots and 2 single-class opportunities. There are three welders that will be used for the class, allowing 2-3 participants on the welders at a time.
Who this Class is For
This class is for absolute beginners or folks looking to get a refresh on skills, or people who want dedicated time and guidance in a specific project they are working on.
Physical Space
The floors are concrete (going to be harder on joints) and there is seating available. There is water , a soda machine, and one bathroom. There are six stairs; three to get to the main door and three more to step-up into the larger shop area. If you need additional accessibility information or support, please reach out to the instructor. There is also often loud noises and dust; if you have sensitive lungs please bring a respirator! There will be earplugs as well.
About the Instructor
Cory Gabrielle currently works as a union pipefitter. They've been welding for over five years in various roles and has a degree in Welding Technology and HVAC-R. They currently work doing both commercial HVAC and construction. They love working on ways to make information more accessible and understandable to all, and enjoy teaching and sharing ideas. You can reach Cory through the Hack Factory metal shop email for general questions, or contact Cory directly ([email protected])
January 29, 2022
Starts: 10:00 AM
Ends: 1:00 PM