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.

Intro to Jewelry Soldering.

This is the Basic startup class for Soldering Jewelry in the Machining Area. We will spend 30 minutes on basic safety and area requirements. Then expect an hour of hands on setup and soldering a copper ring.

I’m going to limit the number of students to 3 , so each person get enough hands on time to be able to feel comfortable soldering with a torch.

No special PPE is required

Please do NOT bring your own jewelry to solder, the time helping you could impact other students.

** 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 a hands on class and is subject to run over the allotted 4 hours. Please make sure your schedule is free accordingly.

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 1 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.

This Is the Authorization class for the Lockpicks and locksport.

We will go over safety and proper use of lockpicking tools and the ethics behind locksport.
“Locksport is the sport or recreation of defeating locking systems. Its enthusiasts learn a variety of skills including lock picking, lock bumping, and a variety of other skills traditionally known only to locksmiths and other security professionals. Locksport followers enjoy the challenge and excitement of learning to defeat all forms of locks, and often gather together in sport groups to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and participate in a variety of recreational activities and contests.”

Upon completion of this course the Student will understand; the physical mechanics of Hacking a pin tumbler lock, the ethics behind lockpicking, and will successfully pick a five pin lock.

The cost is $44.96 for Knox Makers members, $64.96 for General Public. There will be a maximum of 10 spots of this class, and a minimum of 4 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.