Fred Weber

Introduction to CNC Routing: In this course you will learn how to convert text in Inkscape into code, sending it to the router, and routing the text into wood. Both simple, single stroke text and engraving of text will be covered. At the completion of this course, you will have routed single stroke text of…

CNC Routing Intermediate: An intermediate exposure to CNC Routing.including routing of simple images, drilling holes, and changing router bits in the middle of a job. A discussion of alternate materials to wood will be presented. At the completion of this course, you will take home an inkscape image routed onto a board (time permitting) or…

Fred 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 equipment without supervision.  Details on how to use the equipment on specific projects will be covered in later courses.

There will be a fee for this class of $9.96 for current Knox Makers members. There will be a maximum of 10 spots for this class, and a minimum of 5 tickets must be sold. If the class minimum is not met 24 hours prior to class start time, the class will be canceled and all tickets will be refunded.

Fred 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 equipment without supervision.

Fred will teach you how to make a "Bandsaw Box" except using the sawstop instead. You will make and take home a 3x5 inch box (time permitting) or at least the pieces to assemble one yourself.

This class is for current paying Knox Makers members and has a fee of $9.96. There will be a maximum of 20 spots for this class, and a minimum of 5 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.

Directions- Knox Makers parking and entrance is located around the back of the ETTAC building in the fenced in area.

Knox Makers is a place for the Knoxville area’s engineers, artists, hobbyists, innovators, educators and entrepreneurs to work and play. We are a technology and art collective dedicated to the promotion of creativity enabled and informed by science. Our lectures, workshops, and outreach programs inspire and educate both members and the general public. Our workshop provides members with both the space for large projects and the tools to complete them. We are a non-profit educational organization supported by member dues and staffed by volunteers.

Learn 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

Fred 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.

Fred 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.

Learn how to do simple wood joinery including dado, lap joint, bridal joint, dovetail, and others as time permits.

Fred 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.

Learn how to use Inkscape to generate the code for the CNC Router. Also learn how to setup and use the router too cut an object