Intro to The Metal Lathe

The lathe is different from other shop tools, because it rotates the workpiece rather than the cutting tool. As the workpiece is rotating, the tool is moved in one of two axes. The lathe is used to cut cylinders, tapers and threads on the inside or outside of the workpiece.

In this class, students learn to create tapered or cylindrical metal objects with the metal lathe. Students will also learn to choose and select appropriate cutting tools, choose speeds, accurately read the digital readout, and secure their work to ensure accurate cuts.

Please Note:

• This is a 3 hour class on Friday's from 2:30pm - 5:30pm.

• Location: Maketory

• Mandatory Safety Equipment: Safety Glasses (Maketory has pairs available at the facility if you do not own any). Closed-toed shoes, full length pants and short sleeves. Pull back hair, remove all jewelry, and do not wear gloves.

• Advisable but not required: Hearing protection

• Minimum Age: 18, or 15 or older if accompanied by an adult

• If class is sold out and you have a group interested, please contact us directly to coordinate a new date

• We require at least 3 participants to run the course. In the event we do not reach 3 participants we will reach out to reschedule or issue a refund, whichever you prefer.

• Tickets are nonrefundable (unless class is cancelled) and can not be used for another date.

• Maketory is a membership based facility. This course also serves as a certification to run the machine independently at our facility as a member (valid for 60 days after class is taken). You can learn more about our membership options on our website or contact us directly at 858-252-1919 or [email protected]

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