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The Horror of Public Speaking
The Horror of Public Speaking
Does the idea of public speaking give you nightmares? Do your slideshows evoke more pitchforks than plaudits? It doesn’t have to be that way.
In this workshop, Issac will propose an alternative approach to PowerPoint-assisted presentation development and delivery. You’ll get tips on content, form, graphic design, preparation, and public speaking itself.
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Lightning Talks – Open Hack Night – Public Welcome
Lightning Talks – Open Hack Night – Public Welcome
Lightning Talks are an expanded form of Show and Share, where attendees are encouraged to bring out the projects they have been working on. Instead of the 3-minute Show and Share presentation, Lightning Presenters will have 15-minutes to show off their projects. This opens up room to get more in-depth with your topic than is normally…
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Knox Makers Game Night
Knox Makers Game Night
It's another Knox Makers Board Game Night! Enjoy games and camaraderie with Knox Makers members and friends. Board games will be available, but feel free to bring one if you have a favorite.
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November Board Meeting
November Board Meeting
Knox Makers members are welcome to join us as we hold our monthly board meeting. The board will be discussing pertinent topics happening around the space. All current, paying Knox Makers members are welcome to attend. This event is closed to the general public.
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Toy Tech Work Night
Toy Tech Work Night
Join us as we partner with our upstairs friends at Spark to modify toys and make them more accessible for children with disabilities. We will be soldering, sewing, hacking, and packaging these toys back up to help children in East Tennessee have a more magical Christmas.
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Machining 100 – Intro To Machining
Machining 100 – Intro To Machining
Billy will give you a basic introduction to the machining area. This class will begin with a tour of the machining area with a, in-depth discussion of each tool, it’s uses, proper procedures, and safety. At the end of this class, all participating members will be authorized to use the drill press, box pan brake, handtools, and the horizontal bandsaw. **This is a prerequisite for the Bridgeport Mill and Lathe tool authorization classes**
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Milling 101 – Bridgeport Mill Tool Authorization
Milling 101 – Bridgeport Mill Tool Authorization
** Intro to Machining is a prerequisite class. You have to complete the Intro to Machining class before you can take the Milling 101 Class. *****
In this class you will receive basic hands on experience in operating a Bridgeport Series I J-Head milling machine. During this 3 to 4 hour class, Billy will go over the basics of tramming the head of the mill, tramming the vise, edge finding, work holding and setup, drilling , side milling, and top/end milling operations. You will also learn the basics of the DRO (digital read out), the table power feed, and basic care of the mill. This is a tool authorization class and once completed you will be authorized to use the milling machine and Knox Maker members will receive a key need to operate the mill. Intro to Machining is a prerequisite class.