Billy
Wood CNC 101 – NibblerBOT Authorization
Knox Makers - Woodworking 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis class is designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge needed to safely and effectively operate the NibblerBot CNC router using LinuxCNC with the Probe Basic GUI. The focus is on machine operation—not CAD/CAM design or toolpath generation. Participants will engage in a classroom lecture with simulator demonstration, followed by a hands-on session in the workshop.
Topics include navigating the GUI, startup and shutdown procedures, loading programs via the cncfm web interface and the NibblerBOT FreeCAD post-processor, loading and unloading tooling, performing tool and workpiece touch-offs, basic workholding methods, and an introduction to conversational programming.
The cost is $19.96 for Knox Makers members. There will be a maximum of 5 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.
Wood CNC 101 – NibblerBOT Authorization
Knox Makers - Woodworking 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis class is designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge needed to safely and effectively operate the NibblerBot CNC router using LinuxCNC with the Probe Basic GUI. The focus is on machine operation—not CAD/CAM design or toolpath generation. Participants will engage in a classroom lecture with simulator demonstration, followed by a hands-on session in the workshop.
Topics include navigating the GUI, startup and shutdown procedures, loading programs via the cncfm web interface and the NibblerBOT FreeCAD post-processor, loading and unloading tooling, performing tool and workpiece touch-offs, basic workholding methods, and an introduction to conversational programming.
The cost is $19.96 for Knox Makers members. There will be a maximum of 5 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.
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 $14.96 for current Knox Makers members. There will be a maximum of 10 spots for 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 will be canceled and all tickets will be refunded.