About

The Welding Bay at SAW is located in the center of the grounds. SAW’s welding studio is available to artists working with metal. Artists have 24 hour access to the studio. SAW’s welding studio comfortably fits several artists working on a large scale at a time. Please see below what equipment is offered in the studio.

Studio Equipment

Chop saw
Drill press
Metal roller
Bending brake
Bench grinder
Air compressor
Finishing tools
Horizontal band saw
Plasma cutter

Welders
Millermatic MH-26, Multi-use Tig, Mig, Stick
Millermatic 35
Millermatic 252
Econo Tig
Stick Welders (1 acdc, 2 ac)
a few oxy acytelyne welding and torch set ups

Studio Rental

Rental Fee

Individual work stations are available for rent at the rate of $20 per hour with a four hour minimum, or $100/day, plus consumables and materials. Rental includes basic use of studio equipment i.e. welders, plasma cutter, torch, chop saw, grinder etc.

There is a $10 an hour surcharge for any commercial work or work that is being made that is not for personal use.

Artists are responsible for cost of assistance, instruction, and personal materials.

Assistance Fee

$25 per hour for one-on-one assistance
$50 per hour for one-on-one instruction

Materials

Artists must provide their own materials.