What we’re about
Fat Cat Fab Lab is a volunteer-run makerspace in the West Village, Manhattan NYC. A place for learning, designing, collaborating, and building.
We offer traditional and digital fabrication tools, workshops and events with an emphasis on low cost open source innovation.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Intro to Welding with TIG (GTAW)fat cat fab lab, New York, NY$150.00
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Step up your making game by learning to weld!
No previous welding experience needed.
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A 3+ hour, fast-paced introduction to gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), commonly called TIG (tungsten + inert gas). It isn’t as scary as it sounds. If you can solder, you can weld. Plus tons of online resources to continue learning on your own.
In this class you will learn:
- Fundamental concepts of welding, cutting, and brazing
- Different types of welding processes used in industry
- Proper safety attire and safe working practices
- Proper equipment set up & maintenance
- Arc welding carbon steel using the TIG / GTAW process
Please wear long pants and clothing made of natural fibers, with boots or closed-toe shoes. A long-sleeved shirts and a cap, bandana, or hair covering is also recommended. FCFL can provide welding jackets, helmets, gloves, and other safety equipment as needed.
This class is mostly demonstration and instruction in proper technique. If there is time, attendees may take turns on the machine to try it out for themselves.
Fat Cat Fab Lab members receive a free second class the following week or by appointment. This second class provides one-on-one coaching, additional practice, and a setup + safety certification test to use the equipment on your own.
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RSVPing in Meetup does not guarantee you a spot!Venmo @semiconducted (recommended) or contact me directly to arrange payment via Zelle, cash, or other method to complete registration and lock in your spot.
Registration must be completed before Meetup RSVPs close, after which unpaid spots will be offered to those on the waitlist. If you are on the waitlist, I will email if any new spots have opened up.Registered Attendees:
Before class, please watch this 4 minute video on TIG welding basics and terminology:
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Refund policy:
Full refunds available until RSVPs close (several days before class). If you are unable to attend class due to unforeseen circumstances (i.e. sickness on the day of class), please contact me as soon as possible and ask to be placed on 'standby' for a future class, should slots be available. Any no-show or standby requests received less than one hour before the class start time may be subject to forfeiture.
—————— - Laser Class: Basic Use & Safetyfat cat fab lab, New York, NY
LEARN HOW TO HARNESS 80 WATTS OF LASER POWER!
Interested in how our laser cutter works? Come to the basic usage and safety class! This class is required for anyone who would like to use our laser cutter for a project in the future.Please be prepared to take notes. Students must pass a written test and demonstration certification test to use this machine solo. Please attend this class only if you are able to commit to the full three hour session.
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Important!
The class costs $50 for member and $75 for non-members. Please register and pay here to reserve your spot:
https://fatcatfablab.org/classes***
What can you do with the laser? Check out these links!
- Fusion 360: Intro to CAD Design for 3D PrintingFat Cat Fab Lab, New York, NY$55.00
Are you a complete beginner in CAD design for 3D printing? Then this class is for you! We teach Fusion 360 for 3D printing, no prior CAD experience required.
Important - Please Read!
Please register here ahead of time to save your spot: https://site.corsizio.com/a/6552ebab1b6f88f92891ebffAnd please also make sure to come with:
- A laptop
- A mouse with a middle button (USB C to USB adapter provided if needed)
- Fusion 360 installed and registered (free for personal use is fine):
- Ultimaker Cura slicer installed:
Class lasts 2 hours, the first portion will be walking attendees through the design process step-by-step, the second portion of the class will be learning to print the designs, and with any time left over students beginning their own designs with teacher assistance.
Thank you and happy designing!
