Intro to Metal Lathe

Sat Apr 06 2024 at 10:00 am to Sat Dec 07 2024 at 02:00 pm UTC-04:00

Factory 3 | Portland

Factory 3 Makerspace
Publisher/HostFactory 3 Makerspace
Intro to Metal Lathe
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Learn how to turn metal parts with Factory 3's classic South Bend lathe
About this Event

This four-hour class will cover safe and proper setup of the South Bend lathe through lecture and hands-on demonstrations. The course is designed for new users who have a strong interest in metalworking tools. We will cover threading, boring, drilling, and turning.

About the instructor:

Ken Wright is a full-time Precision Machining Instructor at Southern Maine Community College. After working construction for about ten years after high school (climbing cell towers), he completed the Precision Machine Tool program at SMCC, graduating in 2014 with high honors.

Ken worked for ten years at Hunting Dearborn in Fryeburg Maine, in the CNC Milling, Solar Turbine Department, and Oil & Gas departments, the last five years as a Project Manager. While there, he attended University of Southern Maine part time, graduating in 2019 with a BS in Technology Management.


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Factory 3, 105 Saint James Street, Portland, United States

Tickets

USD 200.00

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