Metal Fabrication
Make Your Own Nut (Intro to the Mill) *Cancelled*
Gain confidence using our shop tools, and create a lovely square nut.
Thur, 1/11/2024
Cancelled
About
Gain an understanding of the three principal motions of the table in the X-, Y-, and Z-axes, how to make use of the DRO (Digital Read Out), how to control the speed of the spindle, using collets, and the different cutters used. You'll also practice layout, using the cut-off saw, “finding” an edge, facing and squaring on the mill, drilling, tapping, and filing a chamfer. This class dovetails with Make Your Own Bolt (Intro to the Lathe) because the bolt you make in that class will thread into the nut you make in this class.
Details
Skill level: Suitable for beginners as well as those who are fairly new to the shop and wish to gain experience.
Materials
Prerequisites
Class Policies
- Ages 14 and up are welcome.
- Wear closed-toe shoes, tie back long hair, avoid loose-fitting clothing and jewelry, and roll up sleeves.
- Wear hearing protection when warranted and safety glasses (bring your own or use BARN's).
BARN Policies
- View BARN's Cancellation and Refund Policy
- View BARN's current COVID-19 health and safety protocols.
- BARN is committed to accessibility. Tuition Assistance is available. Fill out the application before registering.
- Makerspaces like BARN can be noisy and cluttered, smell strongly, and have bright or flickering lights. We try to make accommodations when requested; the earlier you contact us, the more likely we can help. Please email accessibility@bainbridgebarn.org to find out more or request an accommodation.
- For those who might need physical assistance, learn more about BARN's Companion Program.