Ace Makerspace

YOU MUST PURCHASE TICKETS THROUGH THE ACE MAKERSPACE WEBSITE: www.acemakerspace.org/calendar

Your Ace Makerspace Woodworking and Metalworking experience starts here! First, get up to speed on shop etiquette and learn the ins and outs of sharing tools and space at Ace Makerspace. This one-hour certification class is required for ALL Wood and Metal Shop users.

Level: Beginner to Expert
Timing: 1 hour
Location: Ace Workshop Suite #214
Prerequisites: None
Certification: Ace Shop Basics (required to use the Ace Shops)
Age: 14+

Agenda

• How to find out what is safe use / Safety Tools
• Better than you found it
• What tools require certification
• Using Tool Asset numbers
• Consumables
• Managing Power
• Dust collection and the Cyclone
• Storage
• Reserving Space Dibs
• Reporting when things go wrong, or you do something good
• Slack at Ace and for Shop Engagement
• How to get help and find things – Wiki + Slack + Go to Class
• Air Quality Management Sign Up

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 hand sanitizer will be provided. You can also bring your own.

This class requires a minimum of 4 students per session. If there are not enough students, we can issue a refund, otherwise refunds are not allowed.

New Guests must sign up for a FREE Guest Account and sign their liability waiver before this event starts. Add the FREE account on the Ace makerspace website 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) non-­profit 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.

YOU MUST RSVP/PURCHASE TICKETS THROUGH THE ACE MAKERSPACE WEBSITE: www.acemakerspace.org/calendar

Explore the key principles of safe CNC Router operation in the Ace Shop. Learn about how the CNC works, changing bits, safe materials for cutting, securing your project, and best practices. Students will leave with the information they need to operate the machine and pass the certification knowledge check.

This course is only intended to cover the safe physical operation of the CNC router. Students will need to learn the necessary CAM software independently or during a separate course: Intro to Fusion 360.

Class Type: Access
Level: Beginner
Timing: 5 hours
Location: Classroom portion in suite 206 (Coworking/Textiles) or 214 (Clean Fabrication)
Prerequisites: Ace Shop Basics
Certification: CNC Router Certification (Level 1)
Age: 18+

Agenda

• Ace Makerspace CNC Router Program – Features and Etiquette
• CNC Router Concepts
• Anatomy of the Tool
• Fixturing – Review of Methods
• CAD-CAM-CNC workflow overview
• Safety and Best Practices
• Using the CNC Router – Hands on!

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, and ear protection, and hand sanitizer will be provided.

This class requires a minimum of 3 students per session. If there are not enough students, we can issue a refund, otherwise refunds are not allowed.

New Guests must sign up for a FREE Guest Account and sign their liability waiver before this event starts. Add the FREE account on the Ace makerspace website 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) non-­profit 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

YOU MUST PURCHASE TICKETS THROUGH THE ACE MAKERSPACE WEBSITE: www.acemakerspace.org/calendar

Bandsaws for cutting curves and Drill Presses for precision holes! This workshop goes over the core principles of using these tools in the Ace Workshop including certification. This class is great for beginners and experienced folks alike.

Bonus: Learn how to use the Panel Saw to break down plywood sheets quickly and accurately.

Class Type: Access
Level: Beginner
Timing: 3 hours
Location: Suite #214 Workshop
Corequisite: Shop Basics
Certifications: Bandsaw, Drill Press, Panel Saw
Age: 16+ with parent or guardian also taking the class

Agenda

• Bandsaw basics
• Drill Press basics
• Panel Saw basics
• Proper dust collection, safe use of the saws, and shop protocols

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 hand sanitizer will be provided. You can also bring your own.

This class requires a minimum of 3 students per session. If there are not enough students, we can issue a refund, otherwise refunds are not allowed.

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.

YOU MUST RSVP/PURCHASE TICKETS THROUGH THE ACE MAKERSPACE WEBSITE: www.acemakerspace.org/calendar

Level up your sewing skills with this class on using a Serger (aka Overlock) sewing machine. This class covers all the basics of using this fun but complex sewing machine. Serging is a great way to sew garments especially stretch fabrics and have great finish.

Level: Beginner
Timing: 2 Hours
Location: Coworking/Textiles suite 206
Prerequisites: Sewing 101, or basic sewing machine experience
Certification: Certification on the Ace Juki Sergers
Age: 18+

We will review how this machine functions including how to read the manual. There will be hands on practice with threading for 3-Thread Overlock, Changing the needle and sewing a variety of fabric types. Troubleshooting, working with a differential feed and tensioning will also be reviewed.

Successful completion of this class qualifies folks to use the Juki MO-655N Sergers that Ace has in our Textiles studio.
This is not a bring your own machine class.

What to Bring: If you wear glasses, please make sure to bring them.

This class requires a minimum of 2 students per session. If there are not enough students, we can issue a refund, otherwise refunds are not allowed.

Members may use the space quietly for coworking or light machine work as long as it does not interrupt the class.

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.