Oxy/Acetylene Welding 2-day class-Day 1 of 2

Instructors: Myron Hanson, Bob Brown, and Dick Carlson

Maximum students: 8

New to gas welding? Just want to brush up your basic skills? This class focuses on safety and hands-on learning. Students will be working at individual stations on a shared workbench, with equipment and stock provided. If time permits, bonus demonstrations will show advanced techniques and uses of the oxyacetylene torch.

Tools & Equipment:

All tools, equipment, and stock are furnished.

Safety Equipment:

Students should be prepared for sparks and melted/hot metal: common safety garb (leather footwear and clothing made of cotton, leather, or wool –no synthetics, no cuffs or frayed edges) plus eye protection with a #5 lens, either in a face shield (preferred), goggles or glasses. If you wear corrective lenses, bring those, too. Cloth cap is optional, gloves are recommended.

Lunch:

Pack a lunch, or there are convenience stores/fast food joints in the area.

To register, send a check written to “The Guild of Metalsmiths” and mail, along with your contact information, to:

Kim Maas

965 Gorman Ave.

West St. Paul, MN 55118

Acceptance will be in the order sent, based on the postmark, and each person will be notified individually.

Questions? Email  TGoMvolunteer@gmail.com