Intro to the Metal Lathe
Learn how to safely operate the iconic Southbend Model A lathe! We’ll cover all the fundamentals to start your machining journey
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Location
Artisan's Asylum
96 Holton Street Boston, MA 02135Refund Policy
Agenda
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
April 26
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
April 27
About this event
- Event lasts 3 hours
This course meets two times per class session. Please check the Agenda above for the dates included in each session. By purchasing a ticket, you are committing to attend all meetings included in that session. The title of the Agenda page will indicate which ticket to purchase for that session.
Instructor - Alex Bernstein
Software engineer by day and machinist by night, Alex is a regular at A2. He helps build tooling and parts to service the equipment in the machine shop and has provided informal instruction to other members. He enjoys a good brisket sandwich, and spending time with his girlfriend, their cat, Meow Mix and dog, Queenie. He’s excited to share his passion of machining with you all!
Class Description
If you’ve ever been interested in machining and metal fabrication this class is for you! Learn how to operate the iconic Southbend lathe. It will provide a great jumping off point to begin your machining journey and you will leave confident in your understanding and operation of metal lathes.
Material Fee
The materials fee for this class is $20. This is separate from the ticket price and is to reimburse the instructor for any tools or materials used in this class. This will be paid once, directly to the instructor at the start of the first class meeting. This instructor accepts payments in cash or through Venmo.
Class Goals
- Safety, machine shop & lathe specific
- Changing belt settings and back gear
- Setup tools, tool holders, and tool post for correct height and angle.
- Facing and turning down to diameter
- Understanding backlash and zeroing dials
- Demonstrate chatter
- How to use the tailstock, center drilling, centers
- Metrology-> use of calipers
- Using power feed (clutch, gearbox, selectors)
- Parting off
- Proper cleanup procedure
- Simple maintenance
- About the A2 community
Material Supplied
Aluminum round bar stock
Students Should Bring
Closed toed shoes (preferably boots), no loose fitting clothes, ideally short sleeves, remove all jewelry, and hair longer than shoulder length MUST be tied up.
Prerequisites
All students must be 18 years old or older.
Class Policies
Learn more about our class and ticket cancelation policies Here.
Please email education@artisansasylum.com with any questions.
*Sales end 2 hours before the start of the class to allow the instructor and staff time to prep.
Frequently asked questions
Students may withdraw from a class up to 7 days prior to the start of the class via Eventbrite’s refund feature. In extenuating circumstances, students may contact education@artisansasylum.com to request an exception.
To request a class or ticket transfer, either use the “contact the organizer” feature offered by Eventbrite or email Education@artisansasylum.com with your name, ticket information, and transfer request. Transfer requests are approved on a case-by-case basis.
Artisans Asylum reserves the right to cancel or reschedule classes in the event the minimum number of students for the class is not reached, an emergency, such as illness, weather, or other unforeseen circumstances. Communication for canceled and rescheduled classes is sent via email.
If another class is available at a later date, or if the class has been rescheduled, your class fee will automatically apply to the next class session unless the session is already full or you specifically request a refund. No refunds are given for changes to location or Instructor.
All students under 18 must be accompanied by and under the direct supervision of an adult.
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