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Blacksmithing Authorization – Intro to Forging

Knox Makers - Blacksmithing 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United States

This 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.

$14.96

Anatomy of a Lock And Key

Knox Makers - Classroom 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United States

This Is the Authorization class for the “Lock Pin/LockSmith Station”. Station is (will be) located in the machine area and is equipped with Pinning Kits and Key Duplicator.

We will go over; safety, proper use of a key duplicator, the parts of a lock and key. In addition we will also Explore the engineering behind the modern pin tumbler lock, and rekey a 5-pin & 6-pin “Schlage” lock cylinder. This is the class for; challenge lock pinning, rekey of household locks to match the same key, general overview on how locks work and why, basic locksmith intro.
“The pin tumbler lock is a lock mechanism that uses pins of varying lengths to prevent the lock from opening without the correct key. Pin tumblers are most commonly employed in cylinder locks, but may also be found in tubular pin tumbler locks.”

Upon Completion of this Course the Student will have the knowledge to properly identify and understand the relationship between a lock and its key, Further, they will have an introduction on how to rekey pin tumbler locks.

$19.96

Machining 100 – Intro To Machining

Knox Makers - Machining 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United States

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.

$9.96

Milling 101 – Bridgeport Mill Tool Authorization

Knox Makers - Machining 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United States

** 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.

There will be a fee of $24.96 for members.. There will be a maximum of 4 spots of this class, and a minimum of 2 tickets must be sold. If the class minimum is not met 48 hours prior to class start time, the class we be canceled and all tickets will be refunded.

$24.96

Milling 201 – Advanced Bridgeport Mill Tool Authorization

Knox Makers - Machining 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United States

** Intro to Machining is a prerequisite class. You have to complete the Intro to Machining class before you can take the Milling 101 Class. **

This is an accelerated class designed to get you checked out on the Bridgeport Series I J-Head milling machine. This is a faster paced class than the Milling 101 Auth class and assumes you've had some experience milling with a Bridgeport or Bridgeport type machine. Like the Milling 101 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.

There will be a fee of $24.96 for members.. There will be a maximum of 4 spots of this class, and a minimum of 2 tickets must be sold. If the class minimum is not met 48 hours prior to class start time, the class we be canceled and all tickets will be refunded.

$24.96

Laser Cutter 101

Knox Makers - Classroom 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United States

This is an introduction class to our laser cutter, Moonraker. Tracy will lead attendees of this class as they learn the basics of laser cutting, make a simple design, and then engrave and cut out the design using the laser cutter in our space. This class is intended for members who have not yet been authorized to use Moonraker or need/want a review of its operation.Laptops will be provided for this class.

If you were authorized on Goldfinger, there is no need to take this class. For a review of the new laser, please stop by the shop after this class or on a Tuesday to get a tour of the new machine.

Help installing the software on your own laptop can be provided outside of class.In class we will be using Inkscape and the laser cutting extension bundle we’ve put together for it. There is a minimum of two participant and maximum of five participants.

$9.96

Blacksmithing Authorization – Intro to Forging

Knox Makers - Blacksmithing 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United States

This 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.

$14.96

Machining 100 – Intro To Machining

Knox Makers - Machining 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United States

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.

$9.96

Milling 101 – Bridgeport Mill Tool Authorization

Knox Makers - Machining 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United States

** 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.

There will be a fee of $24.96 for members.. There will be a maximum of 4 spots of this class, and a minimum of 2 tickets must be sold. If the class minimum is not met 48 hours prior to class start time, the class we be canceled and all tickets will be refunded.

$24.96

Flexo 101 – Intro to Cold Bending

Knox Makers - Blacksmithing 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United States

Intro to Cold Bending (Flexo).

This is the Authorization using the Hossfeld Standard Model No. 2 Bender in the Blacksmithing Area.  PLEASE NOTE: This is not a authorization class for blacksmithing.  Access may be restricted unless your already authorized in the blacksmithing zone, or someone else is available to allow access.

We will supply some material to bend.

This class is limited to 6, so each person get enough hands on time to be able to feel comfortable using the Hossfeld bender.

Students should bring their own gloves

The cost is $19.96 for Knox Makers members

Free – $19.96

Flexo 101 – Intro to Cold Bending

Knox Makers - Blacksmithing 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United States

Intro to Cold Bending (Flexo).

This is the Authorization using the Hossfeld Standard Model No. 2 Bender in the Blacksmithing Area.  PLEASE NOTE: This is not a authorization class for blacksmithing.  Access may be restricted unless your already authorized in the blacksmithing zone, or someone else is available to allow access.

We will supply some material to bend.

This class is limited to 6, so each person get enough hands on time to be able to feel comfortable using the Hossfeld bender.

Students should bring their own gloves

The cost is $19.96 for Knox Makers members

Free – $19.96
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