About this Event
PLEASE NOTE that this class takes place at our Staten Island location!
Wednesday, October 23rd
5am - 9pm
$225 - Non-Members
$190 - Members
$20 - Materials fee
Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding is the process of using electricity and argon gas to weld two pieces of metal together. It is the simplest and easiest form of welding, making it accessible for the average person to learn.
This 4-hour workshop will teach you how to use and understand the components of the MIG welding machine. You will learn how to weld steel, how to cut metal on the horizontal and vertical bandsaw and get an overview of the metal fabrication shop and the variety of metalworking tools in it.
PREREQUISITES:
This is open to anyone 18 and up. No welding experience necessary. Please wear hair tied back, closed-toe boots, jeans, and long-sleeved shirts.
MATERIALS:
Your materials fee pays for steel & gas. We provide safety protection including welding masks, goggles, leather jackets, and gloves.
INSTRUCTOR:
Evan Smith attended Suffolk Community College for Advanced Manufacturing. He is an ASE certified mechanic and AWS certified welder with a background in architectural and structural fabrication. Evan has been teaching at Makerspace NYC since 2016, he is a left-handed Libra, and his favorite food is mac n cheese.
REFUNDS/CANCELLATIONS:
Class size limited to 6 students. Minimum 3 students. We reserve the right to cancel the class if we do not have a minimum amount of students. If we cancel, we will refund you in full and notify you. You may cancel and get a full refund up to seven days before the class. After that, refunds are contingent on us being able to fill your seat. Under no circumstances do we offer refunds to individuals who cancel on the same day.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Staten Island MakerSpace, 450 Front Street, New York, United States
USD 210.00 to USD 245.00
