Virtual Board Meeting
Knox Makers - VirtualKnox 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…
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…
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.
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…
Mig Welding 101 – One on One
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…
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…
Blacksmithing: How to punch ghosts and make spooky friends
Knox Makers - Blacksmithing 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesIn this Halloween themed class we will explore the creation of punches and chisels for use in the forging of hot steel. Each student will make one to two punches…
Virtual New Members Onboarding
Knox Makers - VirtualWhether you’re a current member, trial member, or prospective member, you’re welcome to join us at this month’s New Member Onboarding! We’ll start with a brief overview of Knox Makers’…
Virtual Board Meeting
Knox Makers - Classroom 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…
Laser Cutter 101
Knox Makers - Lasercutting 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 maximum of five participants.
You can find Inkscape at: https://inkscape.org/
You can find the KM-Laser bundle at: https://github.com/KnoxMakers/KM-Laser
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.
Hand Tool Sharpening
Knox Makers - Woodworking 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesBrian will be demonstration and how-to's of sharpening hand planes, gouges, chisels and card scrapers. Will also include hands-on setup/use of these tools.
Cost of the event is $24.96 for Non-Members and $15.96 for members and has a maximum of 6 students.
Virtual Board Meeting
Knox Makers - Classroom 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…
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.
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…
Virtual New Members Onboarding
Knox Makers - VirtualWhether you’re a current member, trial member, or prospective member, you’re welcome to join us at this month’s New Member Onboarding! We’ll start with a brief overview of Knox Makers’…
Laser Cutter 101
Knox Makers - Lasercutting 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 maximum of five participants.
You can find Inkscape at: https://inkscape.org/
You can find the KM-Laser bundle at: https://github.com/KnoxMakers/KM-Laser
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.
Build an Optical Theremin and learn to surface mount solder
Knox Makers - VirtualWe have another custom designed, learn to solder kit at KM, this time it's a very cool optical theremin using primarily surface mount technology. Similar to the last several build…
Virtual Board Meeting
Knox Makers - VirtualKnox 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…