Workshop - Flex Shaft and Torch Maintenance with Nathan Dube

How well do you know your studio tools, and how to care for them?  Join us with instructor Nathan Dube for a deep dive into servicing and maintaing your Flex Shaft and torch (acetylene and air).  

Description

Nathan will demonstrate how to regrease and clean your flex shaft, which is an important routine practice to ensure your equipment runs smoothly and stays functional.  In addition to watching the thorough demonstration, students are encouraged to bring their own flex shaft to the workshop so they can repeat the process on their own equipment.  Each student will receive their own personal Foredom lubrication kit to use and take home.

Nathan will also demonstrate how to maintain safety and proper connections on an acetylene and air torch.  He will go over how to properly check for gas leaks, how to change out components, and how to troubleshoot/change O-rings in Smith tips.

Instructor

Nathan Dube

Bio

Nathan Dube is a metalsmith whose work explores his interest in childhood and play by exploring the relationship between humor, aggression, masculinity and how contemporary adult male identity is constructed in American culture.

Originally from Austin, Texas, Nathan grew up mainly outside Houston, TX. He holds a MFA from Kent State University and a BFA from the University of Texas at Austin. His work has been exhibited in both national and international, including a solo show at the National Ornamental Metal Museum in Memphis, Tennessee. He currently teaches at Houston Community College.

10:00 am - 2:00 pm on Saturday, May 4th.

Lunch: Please bring a bag lunch.  HMAG will provide beverages and light snacks, but students are encouragaed to bring their own lunch.

Parking is included and available in the lot next to Charisma Design Studio.

The Foredom Lubrication Kit and disposable gloves will be provided for the hands-on component of the workshop

Please bring the following tools/supplies:

Students are encouraged to bring their own Flex Shaft to the workshop, so they can directly work on the cleaning/regreasing process.

If you do not bring your own Flex Shaft, Charisma Design will provide one for you to practice with and participate in the hands-on activities.