Woodworking 302 – Pen Turning
Knox Makers - Woodworking 116 Childress St SW, KnoxvilleYou MUST have completed Woodworking 102 - Woodturning Basics prior to taking this class. This class is a continuation of basic woodturning skills beyond spindles and it will include a brief safety reminder.
Learn how to make a ball-point pen using wood or plastic resin barrel blanks. This class will cover how to prepare the materials for the pen’s barrel, discuss and demonstrate additional materials and accessories, and the final assembly and finishing methods commonly used. Pen kits and additional materials will be provided and participants will leave with a completed pen.
Class members are encouraged to bring eye protection (full face shields are ideal. Do not wear any long, loose-fitting clothing, long sleeve shirts, bracelets, rings or low hanging neck chains. A hat would be appropriate if you don’t want to be picking woods chips out of your hair.
There is a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 6 attendees. If the minimum is not met 24 hours before class starts, the class will be canceled and ticket purchases refunded.
Blacksmithing Authorization – Intro to Forging
Knox Makers - Blacksmithing 116 Childress St SW, KnoxvilleThis class introduces you to the new blacksmithing zone. We cover propane forge operation, zone safety, basic hand forging, and nail making. At the completion of the class, members will receive a key to access the forge and foundry building.
Proper attire is natural fiber clothing such as cotton jeans and T-shirts. Cotton/polyester blend is OK but synthetic clothing or other materials that can melt are unsafe. We have eye protection available but suggest you bring your own if you have them.
This class is for members only and costs $11.96. There will be a 5 person maximum and a 2 person minimum. If the minimum isn’t met 24 hours in advance the class will be canceled.