[Noisebridge-discuss] let's get a TIG welder

[Marc Juul]

On Fri, Aug 17, 2012 at 4:05 PM, Martin Bogomolni <martinbogo at gmail.com> wrote:
> I have a TIG welder, and love teaching people to TIG.
>
> While I can't afford to donate my MillerMatic TIG to NoiseBridge, I
> can certainly commit to bringing it one day a week when I'm in SF, and
> teaching a welding class.
>
> I won't be in SF until the 5th->11th of September.  If NoiseBridge
> purchases a couple pairs welding gloves, welding masks (auto-darkening
> masks can be bought from Harbor Freight for $40-50), two good pair of
> channel locks for the tool room, and a small inexpensive welding
> screen.. I'll bring the TIG, shielding gas, tungstens, aluminum
> welding rods, and some pieces of aluminum plate to teach a basic
> welding class with.
>
> I use the same course materials they use at TechShop ( I helped write
> the course. )    I'll see if taking the training with me can qualify
> someone as having taken the SBU at TechShop, and over at the Crucible.
>   It will definitely qualify you for using the TIG at ATX Hackerspace
> in Austin as well.

Woo! I, for one, would be very interested in attending your teachings!

-- 
Marc