Make a Flashing LED Backlit Knox Makers Badge
Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesWe were looking to level-up our badge kits in the electronics store and think the result is awesome! Join us for a guided build of the badge pictured above and then take it home to earn geek street cred among your soon-to-be-jealous friends. Attendees should be able to solder thru-hole components but don't need to…
Woodworking 105: Tips and Tricks for Fine Woodworking
Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesLearn advanced tips and tricks for Fine Woodworking:
Cutting thin strips safely on the saw stop
Making very tight joints
Why plans sometimes are not the best method for construction
Pocket joinery
Dowel joinery
Biscuit joinery
How to precisely layout and cut a project
Plus more as time permits
Embroidery Machine Workshop
Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis is an overview authorization class and hands on workshop with our Singer XL400 Futura CNC Embroidery Machine. Attendees will learn the basics of how to turn text and images into fabric art. This class is intended for members who have not yet been authorized to use the embroidery machine.
DC865 Practice Talks
Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesAt this month’s meeting, DC865 will be opening the mic to speakers from BSides Knoxville 2019. This will be an excellent opportunity for speakers to get valuable insight on their talks and a chance to practice before going on stage.
Learn To Sew
Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis class covers the basics of sewing. A discussion on which tools are needed to be a successful sewer, how to use some of the most basic stitches, and how to maintain and troubleshoot your machine. Attendees will learn how to change needles and presser feet, wind their bobbins, thread their machine and bobbin and experience the outcome of adjustments to length and width.
Embroidery Machine Workshop
Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis is an overview authorization class and hands on workshop with our Singer XL400 Futura CNC Embroidery Machine. Attendees will learn the basics of how to turn text and images into fabric art. This class is intended for members who have not yet been authorized to use the embroidery machine.
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. **This is a prerequisite for the Bridgeport Mill and Lathe tool authorization classes**
Woodworking 104: Milling Rough Lumber
Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesLearn how to make rough and or irregular lumber into square and straight boards. Students will be given a rough sawn piece of wood that they will mill into a usable board using the table saw, jointer, and thickness planer during the class. Participants should at least be woodshop authorized but no additional prerequisites or experience is necessary.
April Board Meeting
Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesKnox Makers members are welcome to join us as we hold our monthly board meeting. The board will be discussing pertinent topics happening around the space. All current, paying Knox Makers members are welcome to attend. This event is closed to the general public.
Metal Turning 101 – Grizzly Lathe Tool Authorization
Knox Makers - Machining 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesIn this class you will receive basic hands on experience in operating a Grizzly G0602 10" x 22" Lathe. During this 3 to 4 hour class, Billy will go over the basics which include work holding, facing, center drilling, drilling, profile turning, grooving and parting operations. You will also learn the basics of using a dial indicator for more accurate parts, power feed, and basic care of the lathe. This is a tool authorization class and once completed you will be authorized to use the lathe and Knox Maker members will receive a key need to operate the lathe. Intro to Machining is a prerequisite class.
Embroidery Machine Workshop
Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis is an overview authorization class and hands on workshop with our Singer XL400 Futura CNC Embroidery Machine. Attendees will learn the basics of how to turn text and images into fabric art. This class is intended for members who have not yet been authorized to use the embroidery machine.
Intro to Sewing – Pillows or Cushions
Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesIf you're tired of looking at those old throw pillows and want to get a fresh look, you can simply recover them. Join us for this intro to sewing class. We have several fabrics to choose from or you can bring your own. See the materials needed section for yardage requirements for the fabric store. Or you can repurpose something from second hand stores. Don't just look in the home section, look in apparel sections as well.
Skill Needed: None. Just bring your enthusiasm.
Materials needed: Existing pillow, pillow form, existing cushion or foam pad. The fabric needs depend on you. We have several fabrics to choose from or bring your own. If you bring your own, here's a very simple yardage guide to use at the fabric store. Find the longest measurement; width, or length. Multiply by 2 and add 8”. Most Home Décor fabrics come in 60” widths so as long as your calculated measurement is less, you will only need to buy the length of your shorter measurement plus 1”. If your calculated measurement is more than the fabric width, you’ll need twice the shorter measurement plus 2”.
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. **This is a prerequisite for the Bridgeport Mill and Lathe tool authorization classes**
There will be a fee for this class of $9.96 for current Knox Makers members. There will be a maximum of 8 spots for this class, and a minimum of 3 tickets must be sold. If the class minimum is not met 48 hours prior to class start time, the class will be canceled and all tickets will be refunded.
Reversible Japanese Knot Bag
Knox Makers - Fiber Arts 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis class is perfect for the beginner sewer. You will learn how to pin, mark and cut out your pattern. You will be doing straight stitching, making darts and sewing along curves. We'll provide the pattern with specific instructions and guide you along the way to make a super cute and useful bag.
Choose the size you want and then see the material list for what you will need to bring.
The small bag is sized for phone, keys and small wristlet. Perfect for a quick run to the store. The medium bag is sized for bigger wristlets, a to-go craft bag or transporting those gyms clothes. The large bag is big enough to hang from the shoulder and is sized to be used for a shopping bag or maybe all the things you need to take to the pool or park. The uses are endless.
Materials needed: Small - Two fabric pieces 1/4 yard for each (1 inside / 1 outside) or two fat quarters. Medium - Two fabric pieces 5/8 yard for each (1 inside / 1 outside). Large - Two fabric pieces 7/8 yard for each (1 inside / 1 outside). Suitable fabrics are quilting cotton, broadcloth or similar weight. Matching sewing thread. Picture shows repurposed stained blouse for medium and a tablecloth for the large size.
We encourage you to bring your own sewing machine, bobbin, matching sewing thread. Machines are available but thread colors are limited.
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.
Woodworking 101: Intro to the Woodshop
Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesFred will teach you about safety, basic use and unique features of the power tools in the woodworking area. At the completion of this course, you will be authorized to use the all equipment (except for the grizzly lathe) without supervision.
New Member Onboarding – May
Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesKnox Makers will host a member onboarding session for new members. This night will start with a brief overview of the resources, rules, and goals of Knox Makers. Afterwards, members should feel welcome to stay and socialize. The focus of this evening will be on members who are new to Knox Makers, but older members are encouraged to come help and meet newer members. Snacks will be provided, so please RSVP so that we can make sure we provide an appropriate amount.
Machining 101 – Measuring and Layout
Knox Makers - Classroom 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesIn this class, Billy will go over the basics of metrology and layout. This lecture and hands on lab will include machinist 'speak', accurate measuring, and project layout. Students will learn the basics of how to read and use micrometers, calipers, gauge blocks, angle blocks, sin bars, height gauges, dial test indicators and more to inspect, measure and layout their work. Do you want to talk like a machinist? Come join us and learn what we mean when we say stuff like 'half a thou'.
There will be a fee of $24.96 for general public and $19.96 current Knox Makers members. There will be a maximum of 12 tickets for this class, and a minimum of 4 tickets must be sold. If the class minimum is not met 24 hours prior to class start time, the class we be canceled and all tickets will be refunded.
Woodshop 104: Making a Bandsaw Box
Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesFred will teach you how to make a “Bandsaw Box” except using the sawstop. You will make and take home a 3×5 inch box (time permitting) or at least the pieces to assemble one yourself.
Wood Joinery
Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesLearn how to do simple wood joinery including dado, lap joint, bridal joint, dovetail, and others as time permits.