MEMBERS ONLY: Intro to Using IRM Forges
$0.00
Iron Range Makerspace (IRM) members are invited to attend this FREE session on learning to safely use the propane forge and anvil. Students will heat, hammer, and twist metal to make a small hook using ¼” square stock iron.
Bring a closed lid bottle of water. Wear closed toe shoes, long pants and sleeves, cotton clothing only (no synthetics). Leather aprons are best but optional. This 3 hour class will be held indoors.
* Maximum 10
(age 12-16 may need to be accompanied by adult)
** Registration required: www.ironrangemakerspace.com
*** FREE to IRM members
**** Jerry Rengo, instructor, assisted by Bob Johnson
Friday, January 29, 2-5:00 pm
Friday, February 19, 2-5:00 pm
Friday, March 26, 2-5:00 pm
Friday, April 23, 2-5:00 pm
MEMBERS ONLY: Intro to Using Woodshop
$0.00
Iron Range Makerspace (IRM) members are invited to attend this FREE session on learning to safely use the machines in the woodshop. Cut a board to length, sand it, and router the edges using the table saw, chop saw, sander, shaper, planer. Optional stain will be available.
Bring a closed lid bottle of water. Wear closed toe shoes, old clothes, but not loose, baggy clothes. This 3 hour class will be held indoors.
* Maximum 8
(age 12-16 may need to be accompanied by adult)
** Registration required: www.ironrangemakerspace.com
*** FREE to IRM members
**** Bob Johnson, instructor, assisted by Jerry Rengo
January 22, Friday, 2-5:00 pm
February 12, Friday, 2-5:00 pm
March 12, Friday, 2-5:00 pm
April 9, Friday, 2-5:00 pm
Basic Blacksmithing - Hatchet
$160.00
Learn to blacksmith by making a camping hatchet. Students will be guided in using flat iron, 2 ½” x ½,” for the axe head then forge welding that to 01 tool steel for the hatchet cutting edge. After welding and shaping, the sides will be ground, the edge tapered, the tool heat treated and tempered. The final step is sharping the edge.
Bring a bag lunch & closed lid bottle of water. Wear closed toe shoes, long pants and sleeves, cotton clothing only (no synthetics-even shoes). Leather aprons are best but optional. This class will be held indoors.
* No refunds, materials included.
** Maximum 8 students (age 12-16 may need to be accompanied by adult)
*** Registration required: www.ironrangemakerspace.com
**** $160 per person ($140 for IRM members)
***** Jerry Rengo, instructor, assisted by Bob Johnson
April 24, Saturday, 11:30 am to 7:00 pm
Welding Basics
$50.00
Sold out
We begin with a discussion of welding safety topics: the potential for burns, flashes, radiation, fumes, and other hazards. Students will learn about rod selection, welding procedures, weld penetration into base metal and compare the differences between welding machines and different welding methods. There will be an opportunity to do basic ARC welding (SMAW), run some weld beads on carbon steel plate, and weld two pieces of metal together in a T shape. We will use the MIG welder (microwire inert gas) and run some weld beads. We will operate the plasma cutter to cut steel.
Bring a closed lid bottle of water. Wear closed toe shoes, long pants and sleeves, cotton clothing only (no synthetics-even shoes). Long hair needs to be tied back. Leather aprons are best but optional. This class will be held indoors.
* No refunds, materials included.
** Maximum 2 students (age 12-16 may need to be accompanied by adult)
*** Registration required at: www.ironrangemakerspace.com
**** $50 per person (IRM members reimbursed $20 after class)
***** Robert Hietala, instructor
March 13, Saturday, 12:00-4:30 pm