Blacksmithing Authorization – Intro to Forging
Knox Makers - Blacksmithing 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis 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.
Woodworking 101
Knox Makers - Woodworking 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis class will cover topics related to safe and correct operation of equipment within the woodworking area. This is the authorization class for the area and is required prior to using the equipment. Safe practices will be demonstrated and learned by a hands on approach in the context of taking rough lumber through the process of milling and operation of all equipment in the space. If you have previously paid and attended a wood authorization class then we encourage you to audit the class free of charge at any time.
Cost of the event is $19.96 and is for Knox Makers members only.
Mig Welding 101
Knox Makers - Metalworking 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesIntro to MIG welding.
This is the Basic startup class for using the MIG Welder in the Metal Shop.
We will spend about 30 minutes on basic safety and area requirements.
Expect an hour or so of hands on setup and shared MIG welding time (more if needed.)
*The class may run a bit short or long depending on students needs. *
Students should bring their own Welding Shield, gloves and other PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) if they have them.. but these are not required. The Metal Shop has all the required equipment for those who don’t have their own.
Machining 100 – Intro To Machining
Knox Makers - Machining 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesBilly 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.
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.
Toy Tech Adaptation Night
Knox Makers - Classroom 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesSpark and Knox Makers will be adapting toys for Toy Tech 2021. Toys that are not necessarily functional for children with disabilities will be switch-adapted for use by children of all ability levels. Participants in this workshop can bring their own toy(s) to adapt or adapt toys donated to Spark. Supplies and tools will be provided, but feel free to bring your own! No experience required!
Please RSVP if you plan to attend this event. We would appreciate it very much.
Flexo 101 – Intro to Cold Bending
Knox Makers - Blacksmithing 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesIntro 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
Flexo 101 – Intro to Cold Bending
Knox Makers - Blacksmithing 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesIntro 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
Acrylic Holiday Ornaments
Knox Makers - Classroom 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesCome make stained glass style acrylic holiday ornaments!
Tracy will have all the supplies and instructions for you to make a colorful ornament for your tree or window, and also teach you the techniques to make your own.
Choose from 4 different per-designed styles, or, if you already know how to design for the laser, talk with Tracy about how to have your own custom ornament made.
No laser or any other experience necessary.
The cost is $24.96 for Knox Makers members, $29.96 for General Public.
Laser Cutter 101
Knox Makers - Classroom 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis 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.
Woodturned Christmas Ornaments
Knox Makers - Woodworking 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesLearn to make wood charm ornaments on the lathe.
You will be making a icicle ornament with a charm inside it. You will leave with a one of a kind ornament. Prior spindle turning experience, or having taken Spindle Turning 101 is a requirement to participate in the class.
Cost of exotic wood selection is included in the ticket price of the class.
I have a small selection of generic charms, and have wire, but if you have specific colors of wire you want to use, or, a specific charm, please go to a hobby store and acquire these items prior to the class.
Cost of the event is $29.96 for members.
Horseshoe Reindeer
Knox Makers - Metalworking 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesTime to get into the holiday spirit! Join me in making horseshoe reindeer that will make a great addition to your holiday decorations or a great gift for someone!
No previous welding experience or welding authorization classes are required prior to this class. This is intended to be fun and a great introduction to what you can make with welding!
While we do have some personal protective equipment, you should still show up in close-toed shoes (preferably boots), pants (like blue jeans), and a shirt (non-polyester) with sleeves. When working with welding machines, natural fibers are strongly recommended. We have some hoods, gloves, and welding jackets but feel free to bring your own equipment if you have it.
You will also have the option to paint your reindeer or add a clear coat for protection and rust prevention. If you would like for it to rust that is also fine and a good look for them!
The cost of this class is $29.96 for current Knox Makers Members and $39.96 for non-members. The minimum class size is 2 and the maximum is 6. If the class minimum is not met within 48 hours prior to the class start time, the class will be canceled, and all tickets will be refunded. If the class fills up there is a good chance of another opportunity to attend another class before Christmas.
A Mad Engineer’s Haphazard Guide to Circuit-Bending
Knox Makers - Electronics 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesMasks required, free event.
Help make experimental "circuit-bent" keyboards using a crude and simple "try it and see" approach.
A video of a circuit bent musical instrument: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooZCmeGfbEo
We will try to make weird sounds come out of some cheap keyboards that have been donated by a member. These keyboards are reserved for use at a later event, but participants will get their modified keyboards on or after December 21st.
Participants are encouraged to donate to electronics, but this event is free.
New Members Onboarding
Knox Makers - Classroom 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesWe’ll start with a brief overview of Knox Makers’ origins and purpose and talk about how the organization works. You’ll learn a bit about the resources available to members and about the path to membership. Afterwards, we’ll hang out and socialize.
The focus is on new members, but longer-term members are encouraged to come and meet new folks.
Making Etched Metal Drinkware
Knox Makers - Classroom 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesIt is that time of year again. People are trying to get a gift for someone who is hard to shop for. Why not make them something instead? You could…
Mutant Toy Parade!
Event Name: Mutant Toy Parade! Date: 12/21 @ 8pm Location: W. Church Avenue &, S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902 @ the Rowing Man statue Free and open to the…
Woodworking 101
Knox Makers - Woodworking 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis class will cover topics related to safe and correct operation of equipment within the woodworking area. This is the authorization class for the area and is required prior to using the equipment. Safe practices will be demonstrated and learned by a hands on approach in the context of taking rough lumber through the process of milling and operation of all equipment in the space. If you have previously paid and attended a wood authorization class then we encourage you to audit the class free of charge at any time.
Cost of the event is $19.96 and is for Knox Makers members only.
Woodworking 101
Knox Makers - Woodworking 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis class will cover topics related to safe and correct operation of equipment within the woodworking area. This is the authorization class for the area and is required prior to using the equipment. Safe practices will be demonstrated and learned by a hands on approach in the context of taking rough lumber through the process of milling and operation of all equipment in the space. If you have previously paid and attended a wood authorization class then we encourage you to audit the class free of charge at any time.
Cost of the event is $19.96 and is for Knox Makers members only.
Laser Cutter 101
Knox Makers - Classroom 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis 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.
Mig Welding 101
Knox Makers - Metalworking 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesIntro to MIG welding.
This is the Basic startup class for using the MIG Welder in the Metal Shop.
We will spend about 30 minutes on basic safety and area requirements.
Expect an hour or so of hands on setup and shared MIG welding time (more if needed.)
*The class may run a bit short or long depending on students needs. *
Students should bring their own Welding Shield, gloves and other PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) if they have them.. but these are not required. The Metal Shop has all the required equipment for those who don’t have their own.