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*The speed settings from the classes are suggestions only. When in doubt, sacrifice a small test piece to fiddle with speeds (both motor speed and hand speed) and find the optimal settings. (Tom C. 10/13/10) | *The speed settings from the classes are suggestions only. When in doubt, sacrifice a small test piece to fiddle with speeds (both motor speed and hand speed) and find the optimal settings. (Tom C. 10/13/10) | ||
*When boring, it's much easier to stand at the END of the machine (so you're looking down the axis of the part) than to stand "in front" where you'd normally think to. (Tom C. 10/13/10) | *When boring and turning, it's much easier to stand at the END of the machine (so you're looking down the axis of the part) than to stand "in front" where you'd normally think to. (Tom C. 10/13/10) | ||
*Don't be afraid to use both hands on the dials. They're small, but two hands will give better control and smoother finishes. (Tom C. 10/13/10) | *Don't be afraid to use both hands on the dials. They're small, but two hands will give better control and smoother finishes. (Tom C. 10/13/10) | ||
==Suggestions== | ==Suggestions== | ||
Revision as of 14:19, 20 October 2010
This page is for the machine shop classes for the space. Currently basic lathe classes are being taught, but this may expand to include other classes/tools as they become available. (This page is a work in progress, please contribute!)
Resources
Further Reading
Material Sources
American Science and Surplus $20 Digital Calipers
Lessons Learned
List of tips gleaned from our own mistakes experiences. Please contribute (with attribution / date).
- The speed settings from the classes are suggestions only. When in doubt, sacrifice a small test piece to fiddle with speeds (both motor speed and hand speed) and find the optimal settings. (Tom C. 10/13/10)
- When boring and turning, it's much easier to stand at the END of the machine (so you're looking down the axis of the part) than to stand "in front" where you'd normally think to. (Tom C. 10/13/10)
- Don't be afraid to use both hands on the dials. They're small, but two hands will give better control and smoother finishes. (Tom C. 10/13/10)
Suggestions
Suggested additions to our tool selection, classes, projects, etc.
Operations to Learn
- Knurling
- Tapered cutting
Tools to Buy
- Knurling Tool
See also Wiki Procurement Page
Class Projects
- DIY Flashlight
- Control Knobs (Possibly pair with an electronics class?)
- Aesthetics and Finishes (mini-class) - we make a handful of decorative rings with different tools, they make great gifts!
- Knurling
- Straight and angled grooving
- Polishing