The Idea Foundry is now offering welding classes for beginners!  The class is intended for people with no welding or power tool experience, and is designed to provide a basic introduction to the techniques required to fabricate a simple artistic metal object.  Participants will create their own metal candlestick holder, and will learn to use the following tools and techniques safely and independently:

-how to use a horizontal metal cutting band saw to cut metal parts

-how to use an angle grinder for shaping metal parts, cleaning weld joints, deburring, and patterning

-how to use a table-mounted grinder for sharping a metal rod to hold the candle

-how to use a drill press to make holes in steel parts

-how to weld steel parts with a MIG (metal-inert-gas) welder

The first class is offered Saturday, November 7th, from 1pm to 4pm, at the Idea Foundry.  Cost is $40 for the class and $10 for materials.  6 slots are available.

Once a student successfully fabricates this demo project, they may visit the Foundry on their own time to use our welding facilities to build projects of their own design.  Month-long memberships as well as day-passes are available.

To register for this class (or for questions) please email Alex@ColumbusIdeaFoundry.com (or call 614-893-6053).

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