Oxy/Acetylene Welding 2-Day
Dates: Sat & Sun, October 5 & 6, 2024, 9am - 4:30pm
Location: Myron Hanson’s East Eagan Blacksmith Shop, 4015 Dodd Road, Eagan, MN 55123 (see map below)
Instructor(s): Myron Hanson, Bob Brown, and Dick Carlson
Description: 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.
Cost: $175 Guild member, $195 non-member
Class Size: Maximum 8
Class Champion: Kim Maas at tgom.volunteer@gmail.com
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.
Special Instructions: None
Questions? Email Kim at tgom.volunteer@gmail.com
To register: For non-members, Click [HERE] to register.
For Guild members, Click [HERE] to register in Neon under 'Events'.
****Acceptance will be in the order submitted, based on the transaction date, and each person will be notified individually.
Alternatively, you can register manually by sending a check written to 'The Guild of Metalsmiths'.
Contact Kim for the mailing address.