Intro to Arc Welding 2024

Instructor: Ben Groves
Class Size: Max 4, Min 2
Class Description:
If you’ve ever wanted to know more about welding but didn’t have a way to do it, here’s your chance. There’s something mysterious and magical about welding. Welders sit so close to this fountain of sparks that most people would jump back from. They join steel (and other materials) together as if they were one.
This one-day class will be a survey of three common modern arc welding techniques which are appropriate for hobby welding:

• Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW/Stick)
• Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/MIG)
• Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)

Each technique will be explained and demonstrated. Then the student will have hands-on time to practice.
Class Champion: Martin Masters
Safety Equipment – Wear clothing made of natural fiber with no cuffs or fraying, and leather boots or shoes.
Other Equipment: Proper welding gloves, welding leathers or coat, welding helmet (We will have loaner helmets if you don’t want to buy one.)
Lunch Arrangements: Bring a bag lunch or eat at a local restaurant.

To register online:  click here to our website Education page
To register for this class with a check: Contact Marty Masters at mastersmw@yahoo.com to send a check for $150 written to The Guild of Metalsmiths.
Contact Marty with questions. mastersmw@yahoo.com or 651-285-8731
Acceptance will be in the order submitted, based on the online transaction date or postage date, and each person will be notified individually.