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Wood Lathe Basics and Certification

December 16 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

$70.00
Hand, chisel, spinning wood

Learn the basics of safe (wood) lathe operation in this certification workshop. You’ll learn how to secure wood and operate a lathe. You’ll learn about different lathe tools and how to work with lathe tools to shape wood. You’ll have an extended chance to use the lathe yourself under supervision. Masks are required for this event.

Class Type: Access
Level:
Beginner
Timing: 2 hours
Location: Suite #214, Workshop Back Room
Corequisite: Shop Basics
Certifications: Wood Lathe
Age: 14+ with parent or guardian also taking the class

Agenda: 

  • Safe lathe operation
  • Setting up and adjusting the lathe for your project
  • Swapping out and adjusting chucks
  • Securing pieces of wood for turning
  • Working with a variety of tools to create different effects
  • Skew Chisels
  • Scrapers
  • Parting Tools
  • Gouges
  • Sanding objects on the Lathe

What to bring: A notebook or well-charged phone for taking notes.
What to wear: Closed-toe shoes, short sleeves, and work clothes. Long hair must be tied back.
Safety Gear: Eye protection, ear protection, and all the hand sanitizer will be provided. You can also bring your own.

This class requires a minimum of 3 students per session. If the class is canceled we can offer a refund but otherwise do not refund.

This class requires a minimum of 3 students per session. If the class is canceled, we can offer a refund but otherwise, do not.

New Guests must sign up for a FREE Guest Account and sign their liability waiver before this event starts. 
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Details

Date:
December 16
Time:
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost:
$70.00
Category:

Organizer

Howard Cohen
Person with blue hair and glasses, holding Pull Saw.

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Workshop

Venue

Ace Makerspace
6050 Lowell St., Ste. 214
Oakland, CA 94608 United States
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Youth guests taking classes must be accompanied by an adult chaperone and have completed youth guest forms filled out by a parent or guardian. See class descriptions for age guidelines. Youth guests may take our certification classes but cannot use tools without an adult also certified to use the tool. If you have any questions about bringing your kids to Ace Classes please email [email protected]

 

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For certification classes we are unable to accommodate late arrivals. If you arrive more than 10 minutes past the start time you will be unable to attend that day and your class fee is forfeit. For non-certification classes, your ability to participate will be based on instructor discretion. 

 

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