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Experience what you can do with gas welding under the tutelage of a master artisan. It is like drawing in 3-D with fire and metal.
Oxy/Acetylene welding uses gas and welding rod to create structures or join materials. A gas mixture is used to create a molten pool to which filler material is added by hand to create a weld of build up sculptural material. It can be the most creative of the welding processes.
The class is a full day – 9:30 to 12:00 and 1:00 – 4:30. The morning session is devoted to explanation of the Oxy/Acetylene process, safety, proper use of tools, and hands-on development of technique. From 10:30 to noon, you will be forming and shaping metal rods using the torch. By afternoon 1:00 – 4:30 (if not before) you will be using what you learned and practiced to create a piece or pieces of your own design and imagination. Oxy/Acetylene processes are also applicable to heating and bending, brazing, flame treating (coloring), and cutting (ferrous) metals. Understanding and proficiency using Oxy/Fuel is essential to having a full range of skills in the welding studio.
Details:
Instructor Bio:David Gonzo began his craft in the steel and welding trade 18 years ago in his hometown of Albuquerque, NM. And almost began dabbling in metal art.
His passion for knowledge and skills on the process of transforming metal into art began to grow into metal alchemy. In San Diego, he created his business Iron Insanity, and continued growing his knowledge and passion for his art. After a stint in British Columbia, Dave ended up in Portland and eventually set himself up in a studio and teaching space full time to transform metal into art.
Today, Dave collaborates with other talented artists as a member within the Pacific Northwest Sculptors group. He has received five awards for his sculptures at the Curious Gallery exhibition held in Portland Oregon, and has provided metal art to other local establishments. He is one of the artists Wells & Verne showcases where he shows and sells his custom jewelry and sculptures.
Email: artist@davegonzosculpture.com Phone: 503-270-9394
Alternative Contact: Henry Sharpe, henrysharpe@gmail.com, 206 708-0561
See examples of instructor Dave Gonzo’s work at:
http://www.davegonzosculpture.com/large-sculpture/
http://www.davegonzosculpture.com/table-top-sculpture/
http://www.davegonzosculpture.com/wall-sculpture/
This six week class is designed to bring the young novice machinist up to speed for using the basic tools of a machine shop. We will cover the following topics:
Proper layout of parts using Calipers, Micrometers squares, and hight gauge. Locating, center punching, and drilling and reaming of holes on flat and cylindrical material.
How to cut threads using taps and dies.
The construction and use of Jigs and fixtures.
Proper safe use of the milling machine covering set up and locating surfaces.
Proper cutter selection.
Cutting slots and recesses.
Precision alignment and drilling of holes.
How to setup to do repeatable operations.
Proper safe use of the Machinist lathe covering set up and locating surfaces.
Turning an object down to a specific diameter.
Boring out the center to a specific diameter.
How to set up to do repeatable operations.
Instructor: Chris Stanley
Are you always impressed how some people in the Machine shop can do the the most seemingly difficult things. Come and learn some of Peter's tricks and techniques. You will be amazed and astounded, you might even pick up a few new ideas to use on your own projects.
In this class you will learn some the the tricks and methods that the instructor uses to make good use of the tools in the shop. Finding centers, tapping techniques, deburring, using the micrometer, using the grinders, work holding etc.
Instructor Bio:
This is a Welding Open Studio for members and guests to work on personal projects. This class is for those that have completed MIG 1, 2, & 3 OR previous welding OR plasma cutting class or experience. A monitor will be available to assist participants with proper use of the equipment and safety. (The monitor has discretion regarding ill-advised projects.)
Participants may practice their welding skills or pursue their projects and are encouraged to bring their own project materials. There will be a safety refresher. Please contact Henry Sharpe at the email below if you have questions. Details:
Teacher/Monitor: Bob Mathisrud has 20+ years’ experience as a stationary operating engineer for national recognized bakeries. He is active in BARN's welding shop, sheetmetal shop, machine shop, ETA studio and Wood studio.
Contact Shop Lead: Henry Sharpe (HenrySharpe@gmail.com)
In this open studio one or more experienced machinists will be on hand to assist you with your project. The prerequisite for attending this Open Studio is Machine Shop Orientation and preferably at least one lathe and milling class.
Some experience with machine tools desired. Bring your own metal or plastic and hardware for your project. Bring safety glasses and hearing protection may be needed. We have ear plugs available.
Join us for this three-session class to design your Delta game “board” and pins in Fusion 360, and then produce your design on the CNC Mill and CNC Lathe. What’s the Delta game? It’s a board-game in the shape a triangle with 15 holes and 14 pins… jump a pin and remove it until only one pin remains. We’ll work through the geometry of the triangle with some given parameters, sketch the design and extrude it to make the solid in Fusion 360, and do the same with the pin. You’ll perfect your design over the coming week (the instructor will be available to support you in completing your homework). Then we’ll use your design to produce g-code within Fusion 360, load that into the CNC machines, and cut your parts. This will be a fast-paced class, but it will be fun too.
At a minimum, you must be familiar with manual mill and lathe operations. We recommend you take the Intro to CNC Mill and Intro to CNC Lathe classes unless you have prior experience. Please see our calendar here.
Prior experience with Fusion 360, and a laptop with Fusion 360 loaded (download here) and running are requirements for this class.
Instructor Bio: David Hays retired from his IT services company of 25+ years. As a young man, he worked as a machinist while gaining his engineering degrees, and went on in his later years to create his own hobby machine shop that included a DIY CNC mill.
Fix-It Saturday (FREE -- Members & Guests)
Fix-It Saturday takes advantage of the equipment and skills of the Metal Fabrication group at BARN to meet the challenge of repairing items brought in. Requested repairs should be focused on metal or related electrical projects. Your hands on participation in the "fix-it" process is encouraged.
See what we can do, what suggestions we can make, or what other avenues you might pursue if a fix is not at hand.
(No wheeled vehicles, please).
Registration is not required. Fix-It Saturday is free and open to members and non-members. ----------------------------------------
Please Note: Fix-It Saturday runs concurrently with an Open Studio available to qualified users. Open Studio users must register and pay the required materials fee for the Open Studio that is also held on this day. Please click here to register. ----------------------------------
BARN will provide Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) for participants.
Participants who plan to weld must wear natural fiber clothing, long pants, long sleeves, closed toe shoes (natural fiber or leather), no stretch fabrics, and long hair tied back.
Instructors/Monitors:
Rob Avery: Rob is a Monitor in the welding studio; a creative artist, loves to share, coach others and problem solve in creative ways.(avery.rob@gmail.com)
Received 5-21 via a calendar from Henry and posted on 5/21
Learn the basic features of Fusion 360, a 3-D design program that will allow you to design objects on a computer screen and turn into items made of metal, wood, plastic or even molds for casting glass.
This class is required if you want to take studio-specific classes in how to run computer-controlled tools at BARN including the plasma cutter in the Welding Studio, the milling machine in the Metal Machining Studio, or the CNC router in the Woodworking Studio. You can also use Fusion 360 to design objects for BARN's 3-D printers.
Please note: You must bring a laptop computer with a mouse and a working copy of Fusion 360 already downloaded to that computer. This is critical as no computers are provided, and the design program does not work well with a trackpad. There is no time during the class to download the program. If you have questions or run into problems downloading the program, please use this form to contact the instructor for help. You can download a free trial by clicking here. Look towards the middle of the screen and click on "Create an Account". AutoDesk will send you a confirmation email. Click on the link and go to Download Free Trial. Be sure you choose "Fusion 360 for hobbyists and makers".
This is a two-session class, designed to allow you to work with the program after the first session and get help with roadblocks or answers to your questions at the second session. Allow time between the sessions to work on your project, which you will get at the first session. A learning reference will be provided on the techniques covered in the class, including:
Instructor: Chris Stanley is a fourth-generation artist/ craftsman who works in a variety of media. After working for many years as a professional model maker in both architectural and design fields, he went into education. He taught computer-aided design and other classes for the Art Institute of Seattle for 19 years.
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MIG (Metal Inert Gas) welding is the easiest kind of welding to learn and a technique with broad applications.
This is hands-on introduction is the first of a four-part series. The class is aimed at students interested in trying MIG welding.
The goal at the end of the class is to feel comfortable with the operation of the welding machine and the MIG welding process. The class begins with a safety briefing. There is a brief introduction to welding theory and materials. There will be approximately an hour and a half of hands-on practice and guidance on technique. At the end of class, students should be able to lay down a MIG bead and to be able to identify and remedy problems with the bead. Many students will have advanced to exploring different types of weld joints or welding different thicknesses of material.
Small class size (4) provides one-on-one learning and direct mentoring. Each participant will have the use of a fully equipped Miller 215 welder and will go through the welding set up process.
Instructor: Erin Munter was raised locally on the Island. In her 20's she moved to Oakland, California and attended the welding program at Laney College for 4 years. During this time she interned and volunteered at a metal arts school called The Crucible. She returned to Bainbridge Island and began doing furniture bases and other fabrication for Coyote Woodshop. Eventually she moved on to work at an Island fabricating shop as well as teach at another Kitsap area school aimed towards children's welding education. She still currently does fabrication all over Kitsap. Her passion is everything welded including large and small indoor and outdoor household amenities. She also takes part in the local art community with sculptures in local shows past and future.
Contact: ErinMunter@gmail.com
Contact: Henry Sharpe: HenrySharpe@gmail.com.
In this Sheet Metal Orientation and Tool Safety class, you will learn the proper use of the studio's tools and equipment; most importantly the brake and jump shear. You will try your hand with the studio's equipment, all of which is hand operated. Interested students are advised to attend before you sign up for classes or come to an Assisted Studio.
Participants must wear natural fiber clothing, long pants, closed toe shoes (natural fiber or leather), no stretch fabrics, and long hair tied back.
Teacher/Monitor: Linda Sohlberg Linda is a registered architect. She is also active in the woodworking studio at BARN.
Additional Contact -- Studio Lead: Chris Stanley
Learn to cut threads on the Hardinge Lathe
Threads are one of the most basic ways of joining two pieces. In this class you will learn the basics of cutting (chasing) threads using the Hardinge Lathe. You will be introduced to threading basics and then learn now to set up and cut threads using both dies and actual machine cutting. If there is time you will also be introduced to thread cutting on the Clausing Colchester Lathe.
One of many reference texts on machine threads can be found here.
A $10 materials fee has been included in the price of class.
Instructor Bio: Peter Moseley is a retired mechanical engineer and and manufacturing manager who’s shop experience includes making operating live steam 2.5”/foot scale narrow gauge model locomotives along with an associated outdoor railroad.
* This class has prerequisites. Please see below.
Build an elegant wooden pie box with a punched copper top as you gain experience on tools in BARN's Woodworking and Sheet Metal studios.
In this three-evening class, you will use a table saw, chop saw and other tools to build a pegged box from cypress. You will also create a decorative punched-copper top, which will allow steam to escape as your pie cools, and a stainless steel drawer to hold the pie.
If you also register for the November Monthly Bakealong: Pumpkin Pie, scheduled for Nov. 26 in BARN's Kitchen Arts Studio, you'll be able to give your freshly baked pumpkin pie a ride home in style.
Instructors: Carol Fiedler Kawaguchi will guide the woodworking phase. Linda Sohlberg will head up the metalworking. Carol is a professional furniture restorer. Linda heads BARN's Sheet Metal Studio.
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Wear close-toe shoes. Avoid dangling jewelry or loose clothing. Long hair must be tied back.
This Combination Class for MIG or TIG Welding #3 and #4 is designed to efficiently let students complete either MIG or TIG #3 (Fabrication) OR #4 (Project/Practice) in the sequence leading to the use of the welding studio. Students should have completed Introduction to Welding #1 and #2 or MIG or TIG.
This 3 hour class allows each student to design and work on a project of their choosing under the guidance of a professional welder. Your project should be the culmination of what you have learned in prior classes. Details:
Bio:Erin Munter was raised locally on the Island. In her 20's she moved to Oakland California and attended the welding program at Laney College for 4 years. During this time she interned and volunteered at a metal arts school called The Crucible. She returned to Bainbridge Island and began doing furniture bases and other fabrication for Coyote Woodshop. Eventually she moved on to work at an Island fabricating shop as well as teach at another Kitsap area school aimed towards children's welding education. She still currently does fabrication all over Kitsap. Her passion is everything welded including large and small indoor and outdoor household amenities. She also takes part in the local art community with sculptures in local shows past and future.
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If only one student has registered 72 hours before the class, the class may be cancelled.
Beginning with a hexagonal aluminum rod you will gain experience making a bolt on our Hardinge lathe. you will practice facing, turning, threading, parting and chamfering operations.
This class is suitable both as a beginning class and for those who want additional experience.
For those that have taken the make a nut class this is your opportunity to finally have a matching bolt.
There will be a $5 material fee included in the price of class.
Teacher Bio: Jerry Erickson is an engineer, machinist and Inventor . He has been very active in the BARN Metals Fabrication shop and has taught a number of our classes. He works with a number of companies to help them develop new mechanisms and products and improve their existing ones.
Contact: Jerry Erickson, Jericksonhome@msn.com
TIG welding is generally recognized as the welding technique of choice for artisans and more exotic materials including aluminum and stainless steel. TIG welding is more difficult to learn than MIG welding. TIG requires greater hand/eye coordination. TIG welding is a lower amperage precision arc welding process particularly useful in high grade artwork and metal sculpture.
TIG welding is generally recognized as the welding technique of choice for high quality artisans and more exotic materials including aluminum and stainless steel. TIG is more demanding technically than MIG. TIG require the simultaneous use of both hands and one foot (controlling the amperage pedal.)
This hands-on introduction is the first of a four-part series. Class size is 4 people facilitating one-on-one learning and direct mentoring. Each participant will have the use of a fully equipped TIG welding station.
The objective of the TIG series is for you to be able to comfortably weld using the TIG process. At the end of the initial class, students should be able to lay down a good weld bead.
The class includes shop safety and hazard awareness and proper use of Personal Protection Equipment. There is a brief introduction to welding theory and proper preparation of materials.
Instructor: Dave Roe. Dave is an amateur welder and a principal in the Metal Fabrication group at BARN. He is a Board Member at BARN.
In this 2 session class, you will learn to use Fusion 360 to build a simple three dimensional model of your fidget spinner. Then we will learn how to use fusion 360 to output G code to run cutting paths on the CNC milling machine. Lastly we will cut out the body of your fidget spinner in plastic and insert three bearings into the spinner. Additional bearings can be purchased. Every student will take home a spinner that they have designed and built. Details:
This MIG #2 class is the second of a four part series. It is the next step once students have completed the MIG Welding Part 1 or the equivalent. (Confirm equivalency with the Studio Lead at henrysharpe@gmail.com).
This is a hands-on opportunity to refine and practice what was learned in MIG #1.
The class will focus on how to perform different kinds of welds – butt, lap, “T”, corner, and edge. The goal at the end of the studio is to feel comfortable with the operation of the welding machine and the MIG welding process in performing different welds. Students will progress to welded pieces.
Instructor: Erin Munter was raised locally on the Island. In her 20's she moved to Oakland, California and attended the welding program at Laney College for 4 years. During this time she interned and volunteered at a metal arts school called The Crucible. She returned to Bainbridge Island and began doing furniture bases and other fabrication for Coyote Woodshop. Eventually she moved on to work at an Island fabricating shop as well as teach at another Kitsap area school aimed towards children's welding education. She still currently does fabrication all over Kitsap. Her passion is everything welded including large and small indoor and outdoor household amenities. She also takes part in the local art community with sculptures in local shows past and future. Contact: ErinMunter@gmail.com
Instructor: Chris Stanley: Can be found teaching in a number of studios. He is a professional model maker, educator and inventor. He has a wealth of information he loves to share.
This class will teach you use a milling machine to perform an operation called pocket machining. The pocket is a rectangular feature that has length width and depth. The skills you will gain are layout, edge finding, setup, milling, use of the digital readout and some shop math.
This class is most suitable for those that have had at least one other hands on class.
This is a foundation class designed to provide what you need to know to safely operate the machine shop’s CNC Lathe.
We’ll cover CNC lathe basics beginning with the details of the machine, understand motion on the Z & X axes in the lathe, various cutting tools, the tool library and diameter & Z-offsets. We’ll also touch on different ways to generate g-code (the language that instructs the CNC machine what to do and where to do it), including the Centroid Interactive Conversation mode for the lathe. Finally, we’ll create some simple g-code, cut some air and if there’s enough time, cut some material.
It is best to have taken one of the manual Lathe classes ( Make a Hammer, Make a Top) before taking this class.
It is recommended that you download the Centroid CNC Lathe manual and peruse it prior to class. The manual can be found here.
Contact: Peter Moseley metal.lead@bainbridgebarn.org
This TIG welding class is an opportunity to dive deeper into TIG and to improve your skills under the eyes of a highly versatile welder and skilled teacher. The class is for students who have had TIG #1 and TIG #2. It will focus more on technique than fabrication.
Instructor:
Jeremy Loerch is both a skilled welder and a skilled teacher with a strong reputation for his own programs and Park Department welding programs. He also teaches forging (blacksmithing) and knife making for BARN.
Additional Contact: Henry Sharpe at henrysharpe@gmail.com
Prerequisite: Introduction to the Milling Machine class or equivalent.
This is a foundation class designed to provide what you need to know to safely operate BARN’s CNC Mill, and is the requisite for ongoing CNC classes. We’ll cover CNC basics beginning with the details of the machine understand motion on the X, Y, & Z axes that define the work envelope, how to hold material, various cutting tools, and the Standardized Tool Library and height offsets. We’ll also touch on different ways to generate g-code (the language that instructs the CNC machine what to do and where to do it), including the Centroid Interactive Conversation mode. Finally, we’ll create some simple g-code, cut some air and if there’s enough time, cut some material.
A materials fee of $10 is included in the price of the class.
This is a three session class aimed at beginners and novices. No previous welding experience is necessary. If you are experienced and want to build your own furniture please let Henry Sharp or Carla Grahn know and we can put together a more advanced class.
This class will focus on the fundamentals of furniture fabrication from design through construction. The teaching project will be a small table very similar to the pictures (but with a wood inset top).
These are fundamentals that you will use over and over. They include:
This class includes material similar BARN's MIG #1, #2, #3 and #4 and is an ample introduction to welding with the added satisfaction of completion of a nice project. An inset wood top is included in the project. DIY for those who want to or directly assisted for those who do not. See OPTIONAL session below.
In session one of this class you will do design, cutting, learn basic welding skills and create the top frame. In session two of this class you will be focusing on clamping, welding and abrasives. You have the option of cutting a wood top for your table by attending a morning session in our woodshop (from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM) to prepare the wood top. Assistance will be provided for students who haven’t taken the tool safety checkout classes required for use of specific tools in the woodshop. You will then return to the welding studio in the afternoon to complete clamping, welding and working with abrasives. The BARN woodworking studio will be available for making wooden inserts.
The BARN woodworking studio will be available for making wooden inserts.
Assisted studios are available to finish projects if necessary. Please see our
