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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

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

Woodturned Christmas Ornaments

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

Learn 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.

$29.96

Woodworking 101

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

This 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.

$19.96

Woodworking 101

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

This 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.

$19.96

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

Woodworking 101

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

This 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.

$19.96
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