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• TIG Welding Basics with Sabrina

  • When
    Tuesday, June 28, 2022
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    36 Talcott Street, Hartford, CT
  • Spaces left
    2

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  Non-Members: $125 / Members: $99

  TIG welding uses tungsten, inert gas and weld rods to produce precise and attractive welds in steel and aluminum. Get started with the TIG welder, learn the basics of operation, go over key safety features, and get introduced to some tips and tricks that will give you the best results.

  You don't have to be a member to take this class! Adults 18+ only, please. Upon registration, you will be sent a prerequisite assignment to be completed online before attending the in-person workshop.

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• Intro to MIG Welding with Sabrina

  • When
    Wednesday, June 29, 2022
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    36 Talcott Street, Hartford CT 06103
  • Spaces left
    1

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  Non-Members: $125 / Members: $99
  

  Learn the basics of welding in the introductory class! Get a step-by-step intro into fusing metals with MIG and stick welders. This class is geared towards students with no prior experience, however, you should be comfortable working with power tools.

  In order to comply with physical distancing and occupancy requirements, this program is currently limited to no more than four (4) participants at a time.
  

  (1 Session; Max. Class Size: 4)

  You don't have to be a member to take this class! Adults 18+ only, please. Upon registration, you will be sent a prerequisite assignment to be completed online before attending the in-person workshop.

  
  

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• TIG Welding Basics with Mark

  • When
    Saturday, July 09, 2022
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    36 Talcott Street, Hartford, CT
  • Spaces left
    3

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  Non-Members: $125 / Members: $99

  TIG welding uses tungsten, inert gas and weld rods to produce precise and attractive welds in steel and aluminum. Get started with the TIG welder, learn the basics of operation, go over key safety features, and get introduced to some tips and tricks that will give you the best results.

  You don't have to be a member to take this class! Adults 18+ only, please. Upon registration, you will be sent a prerequisite assignment to be completed online before attending the in-person workshop.

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• CNC Plasma Cutting Basics with Mike

  • When
    Thursday, July 14, 2022
  •  
    6:15 PM - 8:45 PM
  • Location
    Metal Fab Shop, MakerspaceCT, 36 Talcott St, Hartford
  • Spaces left
    4

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  GENERAL ADMISSION: $99 / MEMBERS: $79

  Learn the basics of design and safe operation for the Koike Aronson ShopPro™ Plasma Cutting Table. This high performance CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machine allows the user to cut steel and other metal materials with precision and accuracy.

  The workshop is in two parts:

  6:15 - 7:15 PM Introduction to FlashCut CNC CAD/CAM Software

  • Very basic explanation of how 2D vector files differ from 2D image files
  • Show how to import art into FlashCut CNC software
  • Show FlashCut CNC toggles between CAD, CNC and CAM

  7:15 PM – 8:45 PM Demo & Operator Basics For ShopPro™ CNC Plasma Cutting Table

  • Power up
  • Run demo of FlashCut driving the CNC Machine
  • Choosing consumables, amperage based on materials
  • Homing the machine
  • Z touch-offs and where X and Y is, using laser pointer
  • Setting up Lead-ins and lead-outs
  • Power down and clean up

  You do not have to be a member to take this workshop. Please sign up on our website at the link below and pay tuition if you wish to attend. No experience required. Please note that MakerspaceCT's Metal Shop is an 18+ space.

  In order to comply with physical distancing and occupancy requirements, this program is currently limited to no more than four (4) participants at a time.

  In response to COVID-19, we have developed SAFESHOP, a proactive program that follows State of Connecticut public health guidelines provided by the DECD for keeping attendees of MakerspaceCT's programs healthy and safe. Learn more about the program here.
  

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• TIG Welding Basics with Mark

  • When
    Saturday, July 23, 2022
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    36 Talcott Street, Hartford, CT
  • Spaces left
    3

  Register

  Non-Members: $125 / Members: $99

  TIG welding uses tungsten, inert gas and weld rods to produce precise and attractive welds in steel and aluminum. Get started with the TIG welder, learn the basics of operation, go over key safety features, and get introduced to some tips and tricks that will give you the best results.

  You don't have to be a member to take this class! Adults 18+ only, please. Upon registration, you will be sent a prerequisite assignment to be completed online before attending the in-person workshop.

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• Intro to the Lathe with Jesse Marques - Slot 1

  • When
    Saturday, July 30, 2022
  •  
    9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    36 Talcott Street, Hartford, CT 06103
  • Spaces left
    1

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  General Admission: $75 / MakerspaceCT Members $59: 
  

  This is an introduction to the tools and techniques for wood turning on the lathe. Jesse Marques makes and sells lathe-turned pens on his instagram and is going to teach some basics of the machine at MakerspaceCT! Check out his website to see some of his work.

  Sign up for one of three time-slots for one-on-one instruction:

  • 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  • 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
  • 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM

  This course is open to everyone from novice makers first starting to create to veteran craftspeople looking to expand their skillset. You do not have to be a MakerspaceCT member to attend, but all students must sign up online and pay tuition to attend this class.

  This course includes instruction on:

  Lathe Safety: 

  • Safety Gear

  • Proper Use of Equipment

  Wood Preparation

  • Swapping out Bits

  • Choosing the Correct Bit

  Setup/Breakdown

  • Styles of Mounting

  • Choosing the Correct Chisel

  • Using a Parting Tool

  Skills:

  • Sanding

  • Finishing Technique

  • “Squaring”

  • Hollowing

  • Chisel Sharpening for the lathe

  Basic Information

  • Feeds and Speeds

  • Vocabulary and Parts of the Lathe

  • Types of wood

  • Toxic and do not turn materials (spaulding, wenge)

  • Best conditions for turning

  • Other turnable materials

  • Types of Tools

  • Calculations

  Other Content:

  • Where to source materials

  • Locations of tools and batteries

  • Storage options at MCT

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• Intro to the Lathe with Jesse Marques - Slot 2

  • When
    Saturday, July 30, 2022
  •  
    10:30 AM - 11:45 PM
  • Location
    36 Talcott Street, Hartford, CT 06103
  • Spaces left
    0

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  General Admission: $75 / MakerspaceCT Members $59: 
  

  This is an introduction to the tools and techniques for wood turning on the lathe. Jesse Marques makes and sells lathe-turned pens on his instagram and is going to teach some basics of the machine at MakerspaceCT! Check out his website to see some of his work.

  Sign up for one of three time-slots for one-on-one instruction:

  • 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  • 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
  • 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM

  This course is open to everyone from novice makers first starting to create to veteran craftspeople looking to expand their skillset. You do not have to be a MakerspaceCT member to attend, but all students must sign up online and pay tuition to attend this class.

  This course includes instruction on:

  Lathe Safety: 

  • Safety Gear

  • Proper Use of Equipment

  Wood Preparation

  • Swapping out Bits

  • Choosing the Correct Bit

  Setup/Breakdown

  • Styles of Mounting

  • Choosing the Correct Chisel

  • Using a Parting Tool

  Skills:

  • Sanding

  • Finishing Technique

  • “Squaring”

  • Hollowing

  • Chisel Sharpening for the lathe

  Basic Information

  • Feeds and Speeds

  • Vocabulary and Parts of the Lathe

  • Types of wood

  • Toxic and do not turn materials (spaulding, wenge)

  • Best conditions for turning

  • Other turnable materials

  • Types of Tools

  • Calculations

  Other Content:

  • Where to source materials

  • Locations of tools and batteries

  • Storage options at MCT

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• Intro to the Lathe with Jesse Marques - Slot 3

  • When
    Saturday, July 30, 2022
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
  • Location
    36 Talcott Street, Hartford, CT 06103
  • Spaces left
    1

  Register

  General Admission: $75 / MakerspaceCT Members $59: 
  

  This is an introduction to the tools and techniques for wood turning on the lathe. Jesse Marques makes and sells lathe-turned pens on his instagram and is going to teach some basics of the machine at MakerspaceCT! Check out his website to see some of his work.

  Sign up for one of three time-slots for one-on-one instruction:

  • 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  • 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
  • 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM

  This course is open to everyone from novice makers first starting to create to veteran craftspeople looking to expand their skillset. You do not have to be a MakerspaceCT member to attend, but all students must sign up online and pay tuition to attend this class.

  This course includes instruction on:

  Lathe Safety: 

  • Safety Gear

  • Proper Use of Equipment

  Wood Preparation

  • Swapping out Bits

  • Choosing the Correct Bit

  Setup/Breakdown

  • Styles of Mounting

  • Choosing the Correct Chisel

  • Using a Parting Tool

  Skills:

  • Sanding

  • Finishing Technique

  • “Squaring”

  • Hollowing

  • Chisel Sharpening for the lathe

  Basic Information

  • Feeds and Speeds

  • Vocabulary and Parts of the Lathe

  • Types of wood

  • Toxic and do not turn materials (spaulding, wenge)

  • Best conditions for turning

  • Other turnable materials

  • Types of Tools

  • Calculations

  Other Content:

  • Where to source materials

  • Locations of tools and batteries

  • Storage options at MCT

  Show details