WELDING & FABRICATION

The Welding and Fabrication videos on this page are our subscription member picks for getting started with many of our tools. Take some time reviewing them and sharpen your knowledge and before using the machines and tools at the Cedar Valley Makerspace, set up a Machine Level 3 orientation before you get started on your project! Welding and Fabrication are Level 3 Areas at the Makerspace.

If you have a favorite, please let us know by emailing info@cedarvalleymakers.org.

Maker Skills:

Technical abilities like blueprint reading, various welding processes (MIG, TIG, stick), and using machinery, alongside critical thinking, problem-solvign, and attention to detail.

Equipment & Resource Videos:

2 X 72 Beumont KMG Knife Grinder

This is a versatile, heavy-duty tool for shaping and sharpening metal. It is used for a variety of processes like profiling, grinding, and finishing.

Here is a helpful video resource for this tool:

Everlast MIG Welder

This is used for a variety of welding tasks, including general fabrication to join metals with a continuous wire electrode. The user manual for this tool can be found here.

Here is a helpful video resource for MIG welding:

Everlast TIG and Stick Welder

This is a versatile machine used for a wide range of applications, from delicate TIG welding on steel and stainless steel to heavy-duty stick welding for structural repairs and outdoor jobs. The user manual for this tool can be found here.

Here is are helpful video resources for TIG and Stick welding:

Plasma Cutter

This is used to cut all conductive metals, including steel, aluminum, and stainless steel, for purposes such as metal fabrication, artistic projects, and repairs. It is ideal for quickly and precisely cutting through both thick and thin metals, creating shapes, bevels, and even cutting painted or rusty material.

Here is a helpful video resource for the plasma cutter:

JD Square Tubing Bender

This is used for creating specific bends in square metal tubing for projects like frames, handrails, roll cages, and other metal fabrications.