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.

There are several common techniques used to rework solder assembly. In this hands-on class, attendees will learn how to perform hot air rework, use solder braid, manual solder suction, vacuum solder suction, and other methods for fixing the inevitable boo-boos we discover. The use of fluxes, Pb and Pb-free solder, helping hands and other tools…

Open hack nights are a chance for people to come out to Knox Makers and hack on anything at any skill level. You can come out to practice a new programming language, get help working on your personal projects, or try your hand at using the 3d printer. You might just come out to see what other folks are working on and lend a hand. If you know anyone who has been curious to come out to Knox Makers, please invite them along!

Like all other Tuesday nights, this event is free and open to the public. Our night will begin with a Show and Share where attendees are encouraged to bring out the projects they have been working on. This is a great time to request feedback for the future direction of your project, or you can just bring out something you want to show off. We hope to see you there!

Would you like to improve your presentation skills? Join us after Show 'n' Share for a talk about talking! Learn a proven approach to public speaking and about the psychology of connecting with your audience. Presented by our very own Issac Merkle! March 25, 2025 Right after Show N' Share.

Whether 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’ 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.

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 Machining is a prerequisite class. You have to complete the Intro to Machining class before you can take the Metal Turning 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 MSC 13" x 40" Lathe. During this 3 to 4 hour class, David 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.

(Not covered in the class: Threading, Boring Knurling, Spherical generation, or tapered turning between centers)

There will be a fee of $24.96 for members.. There will be a maximum of 2 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.