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, 6/23/2025 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Mon, 6/23/2025

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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

Allen Miller

A software engineer by day, Al enjoys the opportunities BARN provides to make and repair real metal objects and to help others learn to do the same. He often hosts open studios in the machine and welding shops, and particularly enjoys fix it days where has been able to send several broken pieces of art and equipment back home to their owners.

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