Whether you have never welded in your life or would like a refresher, Quelab's "Introduction to Welding” is the course you will sign up for to start your journey into hobby welding. You will walk away with a basic understanding of theory and hands-on practice in common welding processes and a variety power tools essential to welding and basic fabrication.
*Completion of this course is required to use the welding area and the equipment in it (members may test out if proficiency is verified by either John Murray, Tim Torres or Will Smith.)
Facilitator: Will Smith
Will Smith (wilyyote@msn.com) has been employed in the metal fabrication field for over 50 years and has been instructing classes and methodology for different types of metals and industries, from aircraft to naval vessels, fireplaces, pipelines, structural trusses, and dragons. He has designed classes for juveniles and women specifically to teach welding and metal design, and repair, for Government entities and private corporations.
Attendees: This course is open to everyone 18 years and older.
When: This course takes place over four consecutive Tuesdays from 6pm to 8pm beginning March 7th, ending March 28th.
Where: Quelab is located at 680 Haines Ave. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102. Report to Quelab's Welding Shop.
Fee: Total class cost: $150 for Members plus a $50 surcharge for non-members (will include one month membership, orientation before class required). Fee must be paid online through the Quelab Classes menu.
Information:
Class: Up to 4 students per class.
Curriculum:
Intro to metal theory: What is metal? How does it act? Safety equipment for welding and cutting
Theory, setup and hands on practice with a 4 ½ inch angle grinder
Theory and hands on practice with an Abrasive Chop Saw
Theory, setup and hands on practice with a Plasma Cutting
Theory, setup and hands on practice with Mig welding
Practice time
Clean up
Enrollment or Questions: If you want to enroll or have any questions that are not answered please contact the Education Officer at info@quelab.net. Enrollment requests should include full name, email address and phone number. This is generally a monthly class and you can sign up for the waitlist if registration is full.
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