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Huge thanks to Jackie Morris, Will Inkley, and the Canadian Welding Bureau Association Kitchener Chapter for sponsoring and leading our MGA\/MIG Welding Introduction and Safety Workshop! \ud83d\ude4c The session was incredibly rewarding, engaging, and jam-packed with helpful information. The instruction was truly top-notch, thanks to their expertise and professionalism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A special shoutout to DIYode\u2019s resident master electrician, Ralph Landsborough, for hustling to get the electrical work done in our metal shop just in time for the workshop. We couldn\u2019t have done it without you, Ralph!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you missed the chance to sign up for this workshop, there is still time to forge a new skill! There are 4 workshops left in Skill Forge Series Two:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udd27 Hand Tools Introduction<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udd27 Electronics and Soldering<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udd27 Sharpening Workshop<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udd27 Leatherworking<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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