Resource person: Heather

Location: Metal Spaces (DIYcave) | 444 Southeast 9th Street, Bend, OR, 97702

Description:

This hands-on class is perfect for beginners or anyone who wants a solid refresher in metal cutting and welding. We’ll start with shop safety and an overview of the tools, then jump right in.

Students will learn how to cut steel using a plasma cutter, prep and fit pieces, and weld them back together using a MIG welder. You’ll get plenty of guided practice time to build confidence with the equipment and understand how heat, angle, and movement affect your welds.

What you’ll learn:

• Basic shop safety and proper use of welding PPE

• How to safely operate a plasma cutter to cut steel

• How to prep, fit, and tack steel pieces before welding

• Fundamentals of MIG welding, including settings, angles, and technique

• How heat and movement affect weld strength and appearance

• Tips for troubleshooting common beginner welding issues

By the end of class, you’ll have a better feel for working with steel, a basic understanding of welding fundamentals, and a finished practice piece to take home. No prior welding experience is required—just curiosity and a willingness to try something new.

All materials and tools included.

20% discount for DIYcave Members  

If this class is Full sign up for our waitlist to be notified if space opens up. If the dates do not work for you, schedule a private session of this class.

 

Refunds, Credits & Transfers

We understand that emergencies happen, so if you are unable to attend your class and you cancel with:

• More than 14 (fourteen) days notice before your class, you may request a full refund or transfer the full amount paid to another class.

• Less than 14 (fourteen) days notice before your class, your payment is non refundable. However you may transfer the amount paid, minus a 15% cancellation fee, to any class within 90 days of request. It is not guaranteed that a comparable class will be offered within 90 days.

• Less than 48 (forty eight) hours before your class begins, your payment is non refundable. It is extremely difficult to fill cancelled spaces with short notice.

• After class start date/time: No credits, refunds or prorating of fees will be given for missed portions or early withdrawals.

Please send all cancellation and change requests to classes@diycave.com 

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Changes or Cancellations

DIYcave reserves the right to cancel any class, limit class size, change class times or substitute instructors for those listed in the schedule. If a class is canceled, students may choose to receive a full refund or may transfer – with no fee – to another class or workshop. If DIYcave cancels for any reason, all payments can be refunded.

Available spots: 3

Price: $129.00 Taxes waived

Required age: Over 13 years old on the day of the activity

Notes: Please arrive for class in closed-toe, closed-heel shoes with socks that protect up to the ankle. Long hair must be tied back. Layers are encouraged as the shop can be very cold or very hot. If you have personal protective equipment such as your own safety goggles, please bring it with you. Otherwise, protective gear will be provided as needed. Your registration and attendance of this event constitutes your agreement to the terms and conditions. www.diycave.com/liabilitywaiver

Prerequisites: No Experience Needed! Ages 13+ welcome if accompanied by a parent/guardian. Both need to register and pay.

Tags: Certification Metal Shop

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