Precision brass machining with the manual lathe

Sat May 11 2024 at 01:00 pm to 06:00 pm

Manchester Makerspace | Manchester

Manchester Makerspace
Publisher/HostManchester Makerspace
Precision brass machining with the manual lathe
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Intro class, learn metal lathe skills in brass, experience machine tools and geometry best practices, learn lifetime skills, make a cannon!
About this Event

In this four hour, members-only class, you will learn advanced lathing and build a small brass "salute" cannon to take home.

  • Setup tricks & machining parts on the lathe
  • practice cutting brass with the manual lathe
  • machine different materials. feel how they cut with different tools.
  • Put theory into practice as you build a small cannon.

Time permitting, students will also produce a wooden sled, and may choose to continue on to build and assemble a full carriage, as shown in the lead-in photo.



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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Manchester Makerspace, 36 Old Granite Street, Manchester, United States

Tickets

USD 100.00

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