Metal Shop Basics
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Ever want to build something just right, exactly the way you want? Did you enjoy the Welding Basics class and want to learn more? Let’s find out how!
This class will begin with the history of precision. We will introduce the lathe, the mill, measuring tools, and design software. We will tour a working metal shop, and demonstrate computer-controlled CNC machining and 3-D printing.
And we'll do old-school manual machining too! We will hand-saw metal, drill & tap holes, and practice precision as it’s been accomplished historically. Your practice will be driving a Bridgeport Series I mill.
Whether you are an aspiring artist, an engineering student, a contractor or you just want to know your way around a machine shop, this class will get you started right.
13 years or older
Please wear closed shoes and clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. If you wear hair ties or reading glasses, bring them. Minors accompanied by an adult are welcome.
If you are fully vaccinated for Covid-19, a face mask is not required.
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Nathan works as a machinist, welder, and electronics engineer for Yetiweurks, an art fabrication company in Denver, since 2015. He has degrees in physics and math from the University of Colorado, and has helped Yetiweurks fabricate public art installations across the country.
Always a great class with Nathan Koral at the helm. Nathan covers all areas of the subject he is teaching including history, safety, a bit of physics, and all the how-tos. It's so nice to have a passionate and enthusiastic teacher!
Always a great class with Nathan Koral at the helm. Nathan covers all areas of the subject he is teaching including history, safety, a bit of physics, and all the how-tos. It's so nice to have a passionate and enthusiastic teacher!
Great class, enjoyable, packed with good info. Great teacher.
Great class, enjoyable, packed with good info. Great teacher.
Great class and great teacher!
Great class and great teacher!
This was an excellent introduction to the Machine Shop and it's potential. It was interesting and the teacher was knowledgeable, patient and enthusiastic. It was a good balance of listening and hands-on experience. I wish there was an advanced class for this!
This was an excellent introduction to the Machine Shop and it's potential. It was interesting and the teacher was knowledgeable, patient and enthusiastic. It was a good balance of listening and hands-on experience. I wish there was an advanced class for this!
Great overview of what one can do in a machine shop, and an enjoyable learning experience - lots of good information, techniques, et cetera. The hands-on portion was great for really solidifying the concepts discussed.
Great overview of what one can do in a machine shop, and an enjoyable learning experience - lots of good information, techniques, et cetera. The hands-on portion was great for really solidifying the concepts discussed.
Really good overview of machine shop tools. Gave a beginner like me a good idea of what is possible. Exactly what I was looking for. Very organized and well-presented. The project at the end was an excellent piece of hands-on.
Really good overview of machine shop tools. Gave a beginner like me a good idea of what is possible. Exactly what I was looking for. Very organized and well-presented. The project at the end was an excellent piece of hands-on.
The Machine Shop Basics class was so informative and fun, all thanks to the great instructor Nathan.
Nathan was very organized, on point and was wonderful at explaining the different roles of the machines and how they work together. Hands-on is what I was looking for and Nathan did not disappoint, as I fabricated from aluminum bar a die (half of a pair of dice). By using the dice tutorial we were able to use hand tools, CNC and have something to take home.
Be sure not to miss this class as you will look at your surroundings completely different after Nathan schools you in Machine Shop Basics.
The Machine Shop Basics class was so informative and fun, all thanks to the great instructor Nathan.
Nathan was very organized, on point and was wonderful at explaining the different roles of the machines and how they work together. Hands-on is what I was looking for and Nathan did not disappoint, as I fabricated from aluminum bar a die (half of a pair of dice). By using the dice tutorial we were able to use hand tools, CNC and have something to take home.
Be sure not to miss this class as you will look at your surroundings completely different after Nathan schools you in Machine Shop Basics.
Nathan is so passionate about his craft, machines, safety and science behind the magic. He is patient and answers all the silly questions. I love his attention to detail. I also appreciate that all his classes include hands on experience!
Nathan is so passionate about his craft, machines, safety and science behind the magic. He is patient and answers all the silly questions. I love his attention to detail. I also appreciate that all his classes include hands on experience!
What an awesome experience. Before class, I'd never touched a welder. After class I couldn't wait to start practicing on every scrap of steel that I could find. Nathan is obviously quite brilliant, but he's a patient and engaging teacher. Highly recommend!
What an awesome experience. Before class, I'd never touched a welder. After class I couldn't wait to start practicing on every scrap of steel that I could find. Nathan is obviously quite brilliant, but he's a patient and engaging teacher. Highly recommend!
Great intro class.
Great intro class.
Nathan was an awesome teacher. He was very knowledgeable, patient and fun. Great balance of humor and education. We had a great time.
Nathan was an awesome teacher. He was very knowledgeable, patient and fun. Great balance of humor and education. We had a great time.
First time welding and had a really great time. Good balance of education and practice, highly recommend doing this even if you’re just looking to try something new.
First time welding and had a really great time. Good balance of education and practice, highly recommend doing this even if you’re just looking to try something new.
Awesome class and intro to welding! For a 2 hour class, it was very informative and I can't wait to dive deeper into welding. Definitely gained a lot of respect for the art! My only critique is that it would be great if there were some follow up classes to practice technique some more.
Awesome class and intro to welding! For a 2 hour class, it was very informative and I can't wait to dive deeper into welding. Definitely gained a lot of respect for the art! My only critique is that it would be great if there were some follow up classes to practice technique some more.
I enjoyed the class and found it to be very informative . it was a great introduction to welding .
I enjoyed the class and found it to be very informative . it was a great introduction to welding .
The teacher Nate was quite enjoyable and knowledgeable, not just about science and his trade but a person who knows the value of $$$.( When and how to spend it). He shared all of my concerns. He didn't talk down to people and didn't look past them.
The teacher Nate was quite enjoyable and knowledgeable, not just about science and his trade but a person who knows the value of $$$.( When and how to spend it). He shared all of my concerns. He didn't talk down to people and didn't look past them.
Super informative class, Nathan is really knowledgeable. Learned a ton and practicing welding was a blast.
Super informative class, Nathan is really knowledgeable. Learned a ton and practicing welding was a blast.
Nathan was knowledgeable and pleasant. The class caught my interest and I want to follow up with more.
Nathan was knowledgeable and pleasant. The class caught my interest and I want to follow up with more.
This was a great class, the right amount of explanation and actual welding. Nathan is very thorough and explained everything very well. I would definitely recommend this class to anyone interested in learning about how to begin to weld.
This was a great class, the right amount of explanation and actual welding. Nathan is very thorough and explained everything very well. I would definitely recommend this class to anyone interested in learning about how to begin to weld.
I came in with very little knowledge of welding, I didn't have much Hands-On, I couldn't weld didn't even know how to tack weld, and I'm now wanting to pursue deepening my knowledge with welding!
I came in with very little knowledge of welding, I didn't have much Hands-On, I couldn't weld didn't even know how to tack weld, and I'm now wanting to pursue deepening my knowledge with welding!
Nathan was superb and straigtforward. Excellent use of $35
Nathan was superb and straigtforward. Excellent use of $35
This class was so fun! We started out with a very interesting lesson on welding basics, went over tools and where to shop for supplies. We then moved into practicing welds. Nathan was an amazing instructor- he is kind and funny and he kept the momentum going throughout the class. Highly recommend :)
This class was so fun! We started out with a very interesting lesson on welding basics, went over tools and where to shop for supplies. We then moved into practicing welds. Nathan was an amazing instructor- he is kind and funny and he kept the momentum going throughout the class. Highly recommend :)
Class was informative and fast paced. I learned some history, tools, and actually how to weld. I can now make metal stick together. It's just not very pretty yet. Would suggest this class for someone that hasn't done any welding and wants the basics.
Class was informative and fast paced. I learned some history, tools, and actually how to weld. I can now make metal stick together. It's just not very pretty yet. Would suggest this class for someone that hasn't done any welding and wants the basics.
Real good class. Well run and very informative difference between welders and at least know the basics. With practice I can now weld mild steel for simple projects or repairs. Not bad for a two hour class. The instructor is a super nice guy and knows his stuff. Lots of energy.
Real good class. Well run and very informative difference between welders and at least know the basics. With practice I can now weld mild steel for simple projects or repairs. Not bad for a two hour class. The instructor is a super nice guy and knows his stuff. Lots of energy.
The right amount of information for a beginner! Not too much as to be overwhelmed, but enough to know if you want to continue your learning. Nathan was patient and conscientious! Plus we got to actually weld which was the best part!
The right amount of information for a beginner! Not too much as to be overwhelmed, but enough to know if you want to continue your learning. Nathan was patient and conscientious! Plus we got to actually weld which was the best part!
This was a great starting class. I just purchased a welder and was intimidated to start to use it. This class reviewed basic safety and how to do basic welds. The instructor, Nathan, was patient and informative. Everyone got to try and do a couple of practice welds. It was fun. I feel much more confident giving my welder a try at home now.
This was a great starting class. I just purchased a welder and was intimidated to start to use it. This class reviewed basic safety and how to do basic welds. The instructor, Nathan, was patient and informative. Everyone got to try and do a couple of practice welds. It was fun. I feel much more confident giving my welder a try at home now.
Nathan was very well informed and walked us through the history of welding with the occasional lesson in plasma dynamics thrown in for good measure. I really appreciated the time he took to make sure all of our questions were answered, and it was a blast to get to do my first lap joint weld! Thanks!
Nathan was very well informed and walked us through the history of welding with the occasional lesson in plasma dynamics thrown in for good measure. I really appreciated the time he took to make sure all of our questions were answered, and it was a blast to get to do my first lap joint weld! Thanks!
Nathan was an incredible teacher! Highly recommended. Answered everyone's questions thoughtfully and accurately. Very informative, fun class.
Nathan was an incredible teacher! Highly recommended. Answered everyone's questions thoughtfully and accurately. Very informative, fun class.
Great class! Very informative and teaches you all the basics of welding. Teacher was very knowledgable and friendly. And getting to actually practice welding was a lot of fun!
Great class! Very informative and teaches you all the basics of welding. Teacher was very knowledgable and friendly. And getting to actually practice welding was a lot of fun!
This was a great first experience with welding. Nathan gave a good overview of the process of welding without too much technical information. We then worked with 2 different types of machines to understand the process. Great class.
This was a great first experience with welding. Nathan gave a good overview of the process of welding without too much technical information. We then worked with 2 different types of machines to understand the process. Great class.
Great class and Nathan was a great teacher.
Great class and Nathan was a great teacher.
This was a great experance. Nathan was very clear with instruction and provided the class with everything we needed to safely experance welding. He spoke in depth about the history, risks and best products to buy to get stared. I will be recominding this class to all my friends.
This was a great experance. Nathan was very clear with instruction and provided the class with everything we needed to safely experance welding. He spoke in depth about the history, risks and best products to buy to get stared. I will be recominding this class to all my friends.
Nathan is really good at what he does. This was an amazing class, super informational and fast paced, with a large hands on component. Seriously, tons of info almost like drinking from the fire hose, but always on point and related to what was happening in the class at the moment. Nathan really knows a lot and is good at conveying it.
Nathan is really good at what he does. This was an amazing class, super informational and fast paced, with a large hands on component. Seriously, tons of info almost like drinking from the fire hose, but always on point and related to what was happening in the class at the moment. Nathan really knows a lot and is good at conveying it.
Great class to de-mystify welding and get a change to actually do a little welding yourself. First hour is informational which helps sets the stage for giving a try yourself in the second hour. It was a great value, and I would highly recommend it!
Great class to de-mystify welding and get a change to actually do a little welding yourself. First hour is informational which helps sets the stage for giving a try yourself in the second hour. It was a great value, and I would highly recommend it!
Nathan was a great instructor. He clearly knows his stuff when it comes to welding, and he communicated information in a way that was interesting and easy to understand. He was patient and helpful during the times when we were actually welding, and he welcomed questions and was engaging during the more educational portions.
Nathan was a great instructor. He clearly knows his stuff when it comes to welding, and he communicated information in a way that was interesting and easy to understand. He was patient and helpful during the times when we were actually welding, and he welcomed questions and was engaging during the more educational portions.
I am amazed I can now weld metal. The teacher taught us the most relevant steps to do a good weld with affordable and high end welders. Thanks for teaching me welding of which I had no knowledge of prior to this class!
I am amazed I can now weld metal. The teacher taught us the most relevant steps to do a good weld with affordable and high end welders. Thanks for teaching me welding of which I had no knowledge of prior to this class!
This was a great class. I learned a lot about welding in two hours, and we all got to make a few practice welds. Now I want to weld more!
This was a great class. I learned a lot about welding in two hours, and we all got to make a few practice welds. Now I want to weld more!
This was the perfect introduction to welding. We went over the different types of welding and safety tips, and then each person had the opportunity to try their hand at actual welding. I would recommend this class to anyone interested in learning about welding.
This was the perfect introduction to welding. We went over the different types of welding and safety tips, and then each person had the opportunity to try their hand at actual welding. I would recommend this class to anyone interested in learning about welding.
Fantastic! I took the class with my 16 year old son and it couldn't have been better. Just enough information to get an understanding of the different types of welding, and associated equipment, followed by hands on practice. We loved it!
Fantastic! I took the class with my 16 year old son and it couldn't have been better. Just enough information to get an understanding of the different types of welding, and associated equipment, followed by hands on practice. We loved it!
This was a pretty good class. It is mostly lecture, so be prepared for that. But the information was interesting and informative. You do get to try welding at the end of class, which was fun. A good overview if you know nothing about welding.
This was a pretty good class. It is mostly lecture, so be prepared for that. But the information was interesting and informative. You do get to try welding at the end of class, which was fun. A good overview if you know nothing about welding.
This class was great! Nathan was awesome! He was very patient and knowledgeable. I would recommend this class to anyone interested in welding.
This class was great! Nathan was awesome! He was very patient and knowledgeable. I would recommend this class to anyone interested in welding.
We had a great time, we learned so much about welding history, different techniques, welding machines, best protective gear, etc. Chad is a fun guy who knows very well what he is doing. It was extremely informative, he was very patient with us. We highly recommend this class. 5 stars.
We had a great time, we learned so much about welding history, different techniques, welding machines, best protective gear, etc. Chad is a fun guy who knows very well what he is doing. It was extremely informative, he was very patient with us. We highly recommend this class. 5 stars.
My husband and I took the Welding Basics class with Nathan in June. We had a wonderful time and learned a lot. Nathan was an enthusiastic and excellent teacher. Nathan was super patient for the hands-on part of the class and gave great directions. We would totally take another class from Nathan.
My husband and I took the Welding Basics class with Nathan in June. We had a wonderful time and learned a lot. Nathan was an enthusiastic and excellent teacher. Nathan was super patient for the hands-on part of the class and gave great directions. We would totally take another class from Nathan.
Great experience. I wanted to learn more about welding and equipment used and the class was very informative and provided nice hands on experience!
Great experience. I wanted to learn more about welding and equipment used and the class was very informative and provided nice hands on experience!
Nathan was a great teacher! As someone who has never welded, I learned a ton and will definitely continue to learn more abut welding.
Nathan was a great teacher! As someone who has never welded, I learned a ton and will definitely continue to learn more abut welding.
Nathan is an excellent teacher and obviously passionate about welding, and sharing his wealth of knowledge about the practice! We learned a thorough and concise history of welding and metal working, and an awesome hands on opportunity to try our hand at Mig Flux welding!
Nathan is an excellent teacher and obviously passionate about welding, and sharing his wealth of knowledge about the practice! We learned a thorough and concise history of welding and metal working, and an awesome hands on opportunity to try our hand at Mig Flux welding!
Informative introduction to welding history, techniques, tools, and methodologies, with time for a little hands on practice.
Informative introduction to welding history, techniques, tools, and methodologies, with time for a little hands on practice.
The teacher was very knowledgeable. It was a great class to get introduced into welding
The teacher was very knowledgeable. It was a great class to get introduced into welding
Great overview of the history of welding, how to be safe, equipment and methods. Nathan is an excellent instructor and gave great practical feedback as we tried our hand at MIG welding. Can't wait for the next in the series!
Great overview of the history of welding, how to be safe, equipment and methods. Nathan is an excellent instructor and gave great practical feedback as we tried our hand at MIG welding. Can't wait for the next in the series!
Terrific class. Very fun. Instructor was interesting. Does large public art projects. Really good with students. Pleasant, nice, polite - all that good stuff! Good communication skills answering questions and explaining things. Class had all age ranges.
Terrific class. Very fun. Instructor was interesting. Does large public art projects. Really good with students. Pleasant, nice, polite - all that good stuff! Good communication skills answering questions and explaining things. Class had all age ranges.
Super informative! Paced well, and the class was nice and small, which was helpful too! I'm totally signing up for a second class.
Super informative! Paced well, and the class was nice and small, which was helpful too! I'm totally signing up for a second class.
The teacher was super knowledgeable. Great class. Fun experience.
The teacher was super knowledgeable. Great class. Fun experience.
Nathan was fantastic! There was a wide range of skill levels in our class of 7, so he ensured that everyone was comfortable as we each tried welding at the end of the class. I definitely recommend this class for first time or beginner welders to learn more and test your technique.
Nathan was fantastic! There was a wide range of skill levels in our class of 7, so he ensured that everyone was comfortable as we each tried welding at the end of the class. I definitely recommend this class for first time or beginner welders to learn more and test your technique.
Great class! Well organized and Nathan explained a lot about the background of welding, different types of welding, recommendations for purchasing welding equipment and supplies and of course we got to try it out! Nathan was so patient with all of us and really helped us see when we were doing well and also what we needed to correct in our technique.
Thank you so much Nathan for a really fun evening!
Great class! Well organized and Nathan explained a lot about the background of welding, different types of welding, recommendations for purchasing welding equipment and supplies and of course we got to try it out! Nathan was so patient with all of us and really helped us see when we were doing well and also what we needed to correct in our technique.
Thank you so much Nathan for a really fun evening!
I was very happy I took this class, having never even seen someone weld, by end of class I was confident that I could do some (although not pretty) basic welding. Very relaxed atmosphere, instructor was patient and gave positive encouragement.
I was very happy I took this class, having never even seen someone weld, by end of class I was confident that I could do some (although not pretty) basic welding. Very relaxed atmosphere, instructor was patient and gave positive encouragement.
Great class😀
Great class😀