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Metal Shop Qualification

$275.00

Total Class Duration: 11 Hours

This is a four day qualification class to learn our metal shop equipment. Please complete our waitlist form.

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SKU: MS-Q Categories: Metalshop, Qualification Tag: 18+
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Metal Shop I Qualification Class- 

Disclaimer: This class does not cover metalworking technique, it is intended to learn how to use the Metal Shop Equipment at The Forge safely and how the metal shop is run. This class is appropriate for someone wanting to qualify to become a Forge member, or for someone wanting to learn how to safely use their own metalworking equipment.

Open to public – this class teaches you how to use standard metal shop equipment safely. It is not an official or professional certification. (Equipment covered: Angle grinder, bench grinder, horizontal bandsaw, portable bandsaw, iron worker, drill press, belt and disk sander, abrasive chop saw, hydraulic press, and air compressor)

This class qualifies you to use the equipment in the metal area at the Forge if you are a member.  Members must complete the practicum (to be scheduled with the facilitator) 

This is a four-session qualification class, please only sign up if you can attend all four sessions.

Please note: Welding and Plasma torch are separate classes.

Price: PUBLIC: $275

             MEMBER: $220

Class 3 minimum/4 maximum participants – (please note: if attendance does not meet minimum, class will be rescheduled)

The Forge has a 7-day advance notification Cancellation/Refund Policy: You can read our cancellation policy here.

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Total Class Time

11 Hours

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None Scheduled

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