Introduction to the Metal Lathe (MW-201)

This introduction to the metalworking lathe is designed for home hobbyists, technicians, or persons doing small repair work. If you have always wanted to learn to make your own parts on a metal lathe, this course is a good start! If you  are thinking of getting a lathe or already have a lathe, but need some guidance, this course will teach you proper use, help familiarize use with the related terminology, and give you a better understanding of the metal lathe's capabilities. 

Introduction to the Metal Lathe will include, but is not limited to:

• Shop safety
• Lathe basics
• Cutting tools and techniques
• Cutting speeds and feeds

This course will be a prerequisite for other courses and is the certification course for unsupervised use of the lathe in the Shuswap Makerspace. Please wear closed-toe shoes, have hair tied back, and avoid loose clothing and jewelry.

The course has 5 modules: Intro to metal lathe, Basic Drilling and tapping, Metal thread cutting, Tapers using tailstock offset, and Techniques for knurling.

Instructor: Pat Shea

**In order to receive a full refund, please provide two days’ notice for cancellation. **