COVID 19 \ Face Masks are Mandatory for classes at Saskatoon Makerspace. Please bring one along with you to the class. All machines will be sanitized before each class, and students will be required to sign a self assessment at the door, and wash their hands when they enter.

Questions regarding Makerspace's Covid protocol, please contact community@saskatoonmakerspace.com.

This is a 2 part course!

January 1 Class Dates

PART 1 - Friday, January 8, 6pm - 8pm

PART 2 - Saturday, January 9, 10 am - 2pm

January 2 Class Dates

PART 1 - Friday, January 15, 6pm - 8pm

PART 2 - Saturday, January 16, 9 am - 1pm

January 3 Class Dates

PART 1 - Friday, January 22, 6pm - 8pm

PART 2 - Saturday, January 23, 10 am - 2pm

In this combined metal shop and welding workshop, participants will have an opportunity to learn safe operation of a variety of tools in order to complete a six sided die project. Upon successful completion of the workshop, participants should be able to:

- Safely operate the metal bandsaw, bench grinder, drill press, angle grinder, and MIG welding

- Inspect, set up, and perform cuts using the metal bandsaw

- Deburr and clean edges of their workpiece using the bench grinder

- Set up, including setting speed and fastening the workpiece, and perform drilling operations using the drill press

- Selecting the appropriate abrasive and use the angle grinder

- Perform proper start up and shut down procedures for the MIG welder

- Perform 8 outside corner welds using the MIG welder

Participants should bring:

- Close toed shoes (work shoes are preferred, and non-synthetic materials preferred), ensure that the laces are not frayed.

- Wear clothes that are sturdy and flame resistant (e.g. denim, cotton) as synthetic fibers (e.g. polyester) pose a personal hazard in the welding shop environment. Jeans and long sleeve shirt would be appropriate. Ensure that your clothing does not have frayed edges (e.g. around the cuffs of your pants)

Participants will be provided with:

- Metal shop PPE

- Safety glasses

- Ear Plugs

- Welding helmet

- Welding gauntlets

- Welding spats

- Welding beanie