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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Greetings!
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 sharpening 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).
The Columbus Idea Foundry – the Central Ohio’s only volunteer-managed community workshop, learning center and creative space
http://www.ColumbusIdeaFoundry.com
Knowledge * Talent * Mischief
Authors: Alex Bandar, Mandy Howenstine
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Hey there CupCake!
On December 16, 2009, the iF was lucky enough to host the kick-off for individuals interested in the MakerBot Industries 3D printer, dubbed the “CupCake CNC”. The iF workshop had 3 of these adorable little guys to drool over and play with! Pics of the event are included below.
This meeting is going to become a monthly get together for CupCake enthusiatists to share their creations and ideas. The January meeting took place on January 13 and the February meeting date is in the works, so please keep an eye out for future meeting postings!
The iF wants to thank the owners of the CupCakes for coming in and sharing this awesome device. Also, thanks for everyone for coming out and participating in the get-together.
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