Metal Classes

The metal shop supports machining, sheet metal work, welding, and plasma cutting.  Most of the tools require a checkout class that covers safety and basic operation.  We also offer optional skill development classes in areas like CAD (creating a model of your object) and CAM (translating that model into a file to run on a CNC machine).

For your safety, full-coverage clothing made of natural fibers like cotton and leather shoes are encouraged for classes in the Metal Shop. Closed-toe shoes are required at all times. Thanks!

+ Checkout? Skill Development? Make-N-Take? What are these?

  • Checkout - a safety class that is required before you use the tools covered on your own. No prior experience is necessary and the class is required whether you have 50 years' experience or zero.
  • Skill Development - an optional class to increase your knowledge in an area
  • Make-N-Take - a class with the focus on making an object for you to take

+ What tools require me to take a class?

+ What tools can I use without taking a class?

The magnetic brake, jump shear, corner notcher, Beverly shear, and hand tools do not require a class. Please use the available SOPs (the Standard Operating Procedure manuals located at each tool) to make your project.

+ Do I need a membership? Should I take notes? Can I retake a class?

  • No membership is required.
  • No need to take notes, we have all the information documented in the SOPs (the Standard Operating Procedure manuals located at each tool).
  • You can audit, for free, a class you've already taken as a refresher.

CNC Plasma CuttER CLASS

1.25 hours
up to 3 people
$45
Type: Checkout

Drill Press / Bandsaw CLASS

1.5 hours
up to 3 people
$55
Type: Checkout

Fusion 360 CAM Skill Development

2.5 hours
up to 3 people
$90
Type: Skill Development

Intro to CNC

1.5 hours
up to 3 people
$55
Type: Skill Development

Metal Lathes CLASS

3 hours
up to 3 people
$105
Type: Checkout

MIG & TIG Welding CLASS

3 hours
up to 3 people
$105
Type: Checkout

Beginning 3D CAD with Fusion 360

3 hours
up to 3 people
$105
Type: Skill Development

Metal Abrasives CLASs

1 hour
up to 3 people
$35
Type: Checkout

Tormach/Bridgeport Mills CLASS

4 hours
up to 3 people
$140
Type: Checkout

Powder Coating Checkout

2.5 hours
up to 3 people
$90
Type: Checkout

STEEL Welding Skill DEVELOPMENT

9 hours
up to 2 people
$315
Type: Skill Development

IRONWORKER CHECKOUT

1/2 hour
up to 4 people
$20
Type: Checkout

 
 

2” x 72” Belt GRINDER CHECKOUT

1.5 hours
up to 3 people
$55
Type: Checkout

MEDIAblaster CHECKOUT

1/2 hour
up to 3 people
$20
Type: Checkout