Machine Shop: Orientation

Metal Fabrication

Machine Shop Orientation

Learn about basic metal cutting and the tools used for drilling, turning, milling, sawing, and grinding.

 

Tuition Assistance and Other Policies

Meeting Times
  1. Mon, 6/2/2025 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Mon, 6/2/2025

Closed

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Type:
Getting Started, No Prerequisite, Studio Orientation

Location:
Metal Machining

Interests:
Machine Shop

About

See basic demonstrations of the drill press, lathe, milling machine, cut off saw, and bandsaw. Throughout, safety issues will be emphasized for these powerful and potentially dangerous machines used in the Machine Shop.

Details

  • Limited to five students.
  • Registration is required (no drop-ins).
  • If this fills, click "Add to Waitlist" and you'll be notified if a spot becomes available.

Class Policies

Ages 14 and up are welcome.

BARN Policies

Instructors or Guides

Andy Dupree

Andy Dupree is a harpsichord maker, professional woodworker, and business consultant based on Bainbridge Island.

Originally working as an organ builder in Ohio, he later trained as a harpsichord maker before opening his own shop. He has built instruments for such institutions as the Eastman School of Music and the Oberlin Conservatory of Music.

Andy moved to the Northwest, working for Microsoft before turning to management and leadership consulting. Over the last few years, he has been honing his skills as a machinist and now focuses on tool making and building small steam engines.

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