Metal Working Classes in Houston, TX

This course is intended for students with a basic understanding of metalsmithing who have acquired beginning skills, such as sawing, and who wish to expand their design possibilities by learning the fundamentals of silver soldering as well as creating a bezel and setting a cabochon stone. Students will learn to Anneal non-ferrous metals Form metal...

IN THIS CLASS, YOU WILL LEARN TO: Measure for bracelet blanks Safely work with a Bonny Doon Hydraulic Press Form metal using a press Use a rolling mill to texture metal File edges Polish using a flexshaft Create various bracelet forms (bangles, anticlastic cuffs, flat cuffs, and synclastic cuffs) Correctly use various bracelet dies All materials...

Participants will learn the basic principles of soldering through a hands-on course. Includes an introduction to the soldering iron and its operation, basic through-hole soldering techniques, and many other topics. Participants will learn while assembling two simple project kits. This class is a great addition to PCB layout W/ Eagle/PCB Fabrication/Arduino...

Topics to be covered safety, straight turning, grooving/parting off, thread cutting, boring and taper turning. Possibly include grinding High Speed Steel tools. Small project incorporating these tasks will be a part of the class and students will spend the majority of the class doing hands on learning in pairs. Notes:  Includes cost of materials...

Introduction to Welding Multiple Processes: basic welding processes, including oxy-fuel welding (OFW) and cutting, shield metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW). Students will learn field terminology in English to facilitate professional and technical growth.

Learn how to use the hydraulic tubing bender to create precise angles and forms. Tubing comes in huge range of sizes and shapes and we will cover what the bender is capable of as well as demonstrate the setup and changing of dies. This basic class will get you access to the bender for your own projects. Requirements:  Closed toed shoes, pant...

Learn the basics of MIG welding. This class will cover all the necessary safety instruction before heading into the shop. Topics covered and practiced will include how to tack weld, laying beads, and the different types of joints. Each class is limited to 8 participants to allow for all students to receive the instruction and practice needed to successfully...

TIG welding is more flexible in terms of materials, precision, and position. Learn the complex technique of manipulating the TIG torch with one hand while adding filler rod with the other. Class will cover safety, machine settings, and metal preparation. Students will practice tack welds, laying beads, and other types of welds while learning about...

This course will serve as an intro to anyone interested in using the CNC plasma cutter. The intro will include basic SheetCam software operation, material selection, parameter tuning, and safety considerations. Requirements:  Closed toed shoes, long sleeve shirt, long pants. Prerequisites:  CAD/Drafting or some previous basic 2D CAD experience....

Learn how to etch stamped or free-form designs into copper with this technique that can be used for jewelry or art work. Techniques Used: Copper Etching Polishing Things you need to bring: Safety glasses Protective clothing (old shirt or apron) Jeweler's Saw (w/blades & lube) or Metal Shears or Disc Cutter (if not using pre-made blanks)...

Continuation of Welding I. This class cover usage of critical tools like handheld plasma cutters, abrasive chop saws, grinders, bandsaws, etc.  These skills are required for an individual to be able to tackle any real welding project. After completion of this course, TXRX members have AUTHORIZED access to use the WELDING SHOP. Topics Covered: ...

Advance your jewelry skills and learn to add bezel set stones to your jewelry designs. You will learn to turn sterling silver wire into a set of stacking rings, which can be worn together or separately. Add a bit of sparkle with one or more bezel set stones or make your own ring embellishments. Technique(s) Used: Soldering Patina Stone Setting...

Join us for some enameling fun! From beginner to advanced, learn how to make enameled buttons, earrings or pendants - domed, flat, or donuts! We'll cut some metal and then bring them to life with beautiful enamels! Tools Needed: Klyr-Fire Enamel Adhesive Enamel Sifter 3 Point Trivet Selection of enamels 1-2 pages of copy paper or magazine...

A project is the perfect way to but the knowledge you have gained in Welding I and II classes to use. This class will allow the student to build an practical project and exercise the skills they have gained while getting further guidance in technique. These simple tables will make a great addition to any room. Skills focused on: Working with small...

Here's a fun class that will teach or refresh you in many metalworking techniques! You will learn how to use a rolling mill to imprint a texture onto copper. This textured piece will become your cabochon, which will be set using fine silver scalloped bezel wire. You will learn how to do a flush back plate setting, solder a bail, and add a soldered...