Name: MIG Welding 101: Make & Take Your Own Chain Lamp!
Start: 2024-10-05T15:00:00.000Z
End: 2024-10-05T21:00:00.000Z
Location: HackPittsburgh

**Makerspace - mak·er·space**
*A place in which people with shared interests, especially in computing or technology, can gather to work on projects while sharing ideas, equipment, and knowledge.*

Have you been searching for someplace to go when you're not at work or at home? Do you want to learn new skills, pursue creative projects, or just meet and collaborate with other people from your community? Need a space that's accessible 24/7? HackPGH is the place for you!

**THE 2024 HACKPGH OPEN HOUSE**

**WHEN:** Saturday, September 21st from 1:00pm to 5:00pm

**ABOUT:** Whether you've never heard of us or you attended a tour years ago and decided we didn't have the resources you needed: now is the time to visit our makerspace and see what we're all about! **No registration necessary**, just bring yourself! Light refreshments will be served.

Shop Leads will be stationed throughout the space to demonstrate equipment and answer questions. HackPGH Board Members are available to help sign you up for classes or new memberships. Attendees of the Open House are eligible for a 25% discount off their first month or annual membership!

**WHERE:** We are based in the *basement level* of our building at 1936 Fifth Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Our primary entrance is on Jumonville Street, with a second entrance on Watson Street. Look for the signs! See map image for information on parking and nearby bus stops. There is free street parking on both sides of Jumonville and the fenced side of Watson. We have a small (2-3 cars) lot off Watson, and an overflow lot is available for this event in front of the building off Fifth Avenue.

**WHAT'S NEW AT HACKPGH?**
Over the past year, HackPGH has completely revitalized *every* Shop Area with new equipment, organization & layouts, tools, classes, and much more! Here's just a small taste of the updates to our shop:

* **Woodshop & CNC Router**: New belt/disc sander, track saw, power and hand tools, organized storage, and large raised assembly table space.
* **Welding Bench**: New TIG welder, mag drill, and new gear for all sizes
* **Machining:** Refurbished Bridgeport mill, South Bend lathe, new tool chests, chop saw, and hardware
* **3D Printing:** Four new 3D printers (two with AMS, one with multiple extruders) and a newly updated SLA station with wash machines
* **Laser cutter**: New 100w tube, chiller, alignment laser dot, and auxiliary systems failsafe
* **Electronics Bench:** New digital and programmable bench power supply, new ESD mat kits
* **IT & Computer Lab**: Seven new gaming computers, including four new "lab" PCs with large curved monitors, a dedicated Soft Arts laptop, and a new Slicer PC for the 3D print farm. Our software collection includes Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft 365, the Steam Master Collection, Cricut Access, Hatch Digitizer 3, VCarve Pro, Autodesk Fusion 360, and much more.
* **Gaming & Entertainment:** We're set up for board games, LAN parties, movie nights, and everything in between! We have several video game consoles, an Oculus Rift 2 VR kit, 65" LED smart TV with sound bar and subwoofer, and a Bluetooth/WiFi smart projector with 120" pull-down screen.
* **Soft Arts:** Ten new thread arts machines including three embroidery machines, two sergers, an industrial leather sewing machine, and more. For general crafting, there's two new vinyl cutters with easy heat presses, airbrush kit, wood burning kit, and all the thread, haberdashery, and support accessories you could ever need
* **Jewelry-Making:** In early 2024, we added a jewelry workbench and cabinet featuring four professional grade flex shaft units, one of which is a Foredom with foot pedal that provides variable speed control. There's also a Dremel 4300 kit, and four fully-stocked Rio Grande student tool kits.

This **barely** scratches the surface of the equipment and resources we have to offer. So come to HackPGH Open House and see everything for yourself! See you then!

HackPGH

HackPittsburgh

Rachel Dissell

John Stanicar

The 2024 HackPGH Open House

Have you always wanted to create your own scented candle but didn't know how to get started? Would you like to make a homemade gift for someone special? We've got the class for you! Join us at HackPGH and learn how to pour your own 8oz soy-based scented candle. We will go over candle-making basics such as:

* wax types
* hot and cold throw techniques
* wick placement
* fragrance load
* candle maintenance
* choosing & cleaning containers
* application of crystals and stones

Students will be able to choose from over two dozen popular and seasonal (autumn) scents, from apple cinnamon and pumpkin spice to leather and sandalwood.

**Date and time:** Thursday, September 26th from 6:30pm-9:30pm

**Requirements:** No experience needed. All supplies, tools, and PPE (personal protective equipment) will be provided.

**Safety notice**: Participants will be working with very hot wax! Please tie back any long hair, and we recommend wearing long pants and shirts with long sleeves.

**Allergy notice**: Soy wax is used in this class. Gloves and eye protection are provided, and we have a small amount of alternative candle waxes for those with minor allergies to soy. However, HackPGH cannot guarantee an allergen-free environment.

**Instructor**: Katyyh "Kat"

**Cost:** $65 for non-members, $55 for HackPGH Members. No-shows will NOT be refunded. If you need to cancel, please contact HackPGH at least 48 hours before the class date!

**[You must register and pay using this link!](https://members.hackpgh.org/event-5857694)**[ ](https://members.hackpgh.org/event-5857694)

**Class Size**: 12 students max

**Age Requirement**: 12+, minors MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Separate tickets must be purchased for adults accompanying their children who wish to make their own candle. Contact us with any questions at info(at)hackpittsburgh.org!

Sharon Orienza

Candle-Making 101: Create Your Own Scented Candle!

Join us at HackPGH every other Friday for an evening of fun, fraternization, and of course games of *all* kinds! Bring your favorite board, card, or computer game to share! From Catan to Poker, Munchkin to Halo - we'll see where the night takes us. We welcome attendees starting at 6:30pm, but we don't stop until the games do! BYOB and feel free to bring snacks, but we often chip in and order takeout.

Suggested minimum donation is $5, but we never turn away anyone due to their inability to pay! Adults only (18+), please.

Our official address is 1936 Fifth Avenue but our entrance is on Jumonville Street. Ring the doorbell and someone will let you in.

[Click here for entrance, parking, and bus info.](https://hackpgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Map.png)

Friday Game Night

Join us at HackPGH for an intensive but fun and informative MIG welding class, intended for complete beginners and/or those looking to brush up on rusty skills while building something fun and functional.

**Structure:** This class provides the foundation for basic fabrication techniques using a MIG (Metal Inert Gas) welder. Students will learn to tack-weld into place and fully weld steel. Each student will make and take home an industrial lamp made from heavy duty chain with an Edison-style bulb. Several breaks will be offered throughout the day, including a long break for a group takeout lunch. Lunch will be provided, but please advise if you have any allergies or food restrictions!

**Requirements**: No experience required. Ages 16+, minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. All PPE and materials will be provided.

**Safety requirements**: Work boots preferred. No open toed shoes (canvas is acceptable, but no cloth athletic shoes). Long hair should be tied back, and we recommend wearing natural fiber clothing (denim, cotton, etc.). Long hair should be tied back for safety purposes!

**Cost:** $175 for non-members, $155 for HackPGH Members

**[Please register and pay here to reserve your spot in the class](https://members.hackpgh.org/event-5858952)!** NOTE: No-shows will NOT be refunded. If you need to cancel, please contact HackPGH at least 48 hours before the class date so that we may contact any people on the wait list!

**Instructor:** Kiefer Mansfield

**Class limit:** 6 students

MIG Welding 101: Make & Take Your Own Chain Lamp!

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