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There's going to be a charge of £25 per person (£40 for 1-to-1) to cover cost of standard materials and consumables, premium materials like higher grade steels or fancy timbers for the handles may be available at cost, depending on availability. It would be helpful but not essential if you're already inducted on the [[tools/metalchopsaw|metal chop saw]] ,the [[tools/bandsaw|bandsaw]] and at least one of the welding machines ( I like [[Tools/mig|MIG]] best for this but any will work )

Clothing wise don't wear anything that's good, it's going to get a bit dirty and possibly burnt spots! Overalls are ideal if you have them, otherwise reasonably sturdy clothing. Avoid synthetic fabrics as best you can cause they can catch fire easily. Safety boots if you have them, otherwise sturdy shoes that you don't mind getting messed up. These will be quite long days, at least 10 hours and quite possibly 12.

Clothing wise don't wear anything that's good, it's going to get a bit dirty and possibly burnt spots! Overalls are ideal if you have them, otherwise reasonably sturdy clothing. Avoid synthetic fabrics as best you can cause they can catch fire easily. Safety boots if you have them, otherwise sturdy shoes that you don't mind getting messed up. These will be quite long days, at least 8 hours and quite possibly 10.

Be aware that unless you're used to this sort of work you're likely to be sore the day after, especially in the forearms!