Location: Wood Lathe Area | 1330 Orleans Drive, Sunnyvale, CA, 94089

Description:

Learn the skills to create everything from wooden tops to table legs.

Turning a block of wood round is one of the oldest known and most adaptable woodworking skills.  In this hands-on tool training, you'll learn everything you need to start turning on our lathes.

You'll learn:

• Lathe safety and best practices
• How to load a square block into the lathe for turning.
• How to turn your square piece into a round blank
• How to shape your piece with different types of lathe tools

You'll also get time to practice while you create a demo piece.

What to Bring

• Full length pants and closed-toed shoes
• Hair ties for longer hair
• We recommend you bring your own safety glasses and hearing protection if possible.  Maker Nexus will supply them for students who do not have their own.
• No dangling jewelry, rings, or loose clothing

Equipment Certifications
After passing this class, attendees who are Maker Nexus Entry Level, Hobbyist, Student, or Family Add-On members will be certified to independently use the following tools in our makerspace:

• Wood Lathes

Members over the age of 16 will be cleared to use these tools independently. Members younger than 16 may only operate this equipment under the active supervision of a parent or guardian with an active membership who is also certified to use the same tools.

Check-Off Available

Members who have prior training and/or experience with Wood Lathes may request a Check-Off.  Members who can demonstrate their competence will be exempted from this required class, after which they can use this equipment independently.  The fee for a Check-Off on this class is $20, which can be paid in person at Maker Nexus.  To request a Check-Off, please post your request in the #class-requests channel of the Maker Nexus Slack and we’ll set up a time with a proctor.

Cancellation Policy
Should you need to cancel your reservation or transfer your registration to another date, we’re happy to help!  Please see our Cancellation Policy for information and cancellation instructions.

Available: Full

Price: $60.00 Taxes waived

Required age: Over 16 years old on the day of the activity

Tags: Equipment Certification Check-Off Available Beginner

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