Wood Lathe Basics and Certification

Mon, 16 Jun, 2025 at 07:00 pm to Mon, 15 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 pm UTC-07:00

Ace Makerspace | Oakland

Howard Cohen
Publisher/HostHoward Cohen
Wood Lathe Basics and Certification
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Learn the basics of safe (wood) lathe operation in this certification workshop.
About this Event

You can RSVP/purchase MORE tickets through the ace makerspace website: www.acemakerspace.org/calendar

Learn the basics of safe (wood) lathe operation in this certification workshop. You’ll learn how to secure wood and operate a lathe. You’ll learn about different lathe tools and how to work with lathe tools to shape wood. You’ll have an extended chance to use the lathe yourself under supervision.

Class Type: Access
Level: Beginner
Timing: 2 hours
Location: Suite #214, Workshop Back Room
Corequisite: Shop Basics
Certifications: Wood Lathe
Age: 14+ with parent or guardian also taking the class

Agenda:

  • Safe lathe operation
  • Setting up and adjusting the lathe for your project
  • Swapping out and adjusting chucks
  • Securing pieces of wood for turning
  • Working with a variety of tools to create different effects
  • Skew Chisels
  • Scrapers
  • Parting Tools
  • Gouges
  • Sanding objects on the Lathe

What to bring: A notebook or well-charged phone for taking notes.
What to wear: Closed-toe shoes, short sleeves, and work clothes. Long hair must be tied back.
Safety Gear: Eye protection, ear protection, and all the hand sanitizer will be provided. You can also bring your own.

New Guests must sign up for a FREE Guest Account and sign their liability waiver before this event starts. Add the FREE account on check out or sign up here → FREE Guest Account.

If you need a scholarship for this class, please submit this request form. You may be notified as little as 24 hours before the event.

Ace Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit member-supported organization. All proceeds support Ace Makerspace and help us serve over 1200 people a year with innovative programs, equitable access to makerspace resources, and more creative, self-reliant communities in Oakland.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Ace Makerspace, 6050 Lowell Street, Ste. 214, Oakland, United States

Tickets

USD 76.54

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