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Ace Makerspace
Where people make things and help others make things in a 24/7 shared workspace.
Upcoming events
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Free Laser Lab
Ace Makerspace, 6050 Lowell St #214, Oakland, CA, USJoin us in the Laser Lab! Hosted by a resident laser expert, this open lab session is the perfect opportunity to ask questions, experiment with new techniques, and discover inspiring projects by your fellow Ace makers. Whether you’re a seasoned laser user or just getting started, come by to learn how to take your laser projects to the next level!
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
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 RESERVE YOUR TICKETS THROUGH THE ACE MAKERSPACE WEBISTE: www.acemakerspace.org/calendar
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FREE Workshop Care Night @ Ace Makerspace
Ace makerspace, 6050 Lowell St., Ste. 214, Oakland, CA, USThe Ace Workshop is a community space which means that we all have a role to play beyond simply working on our projects and cleaning up after ourselves. This social evening is all about working together to care for our tools, make repairs, and practice concepts covered in our Shop Basics class like logging assets and finding information on the wiki.
Class Type: Exposure
Level: Beginner
Timing: 2 hours
Location: Suite #214 Workshop
Prerequisite: Shop Basics
Certifications: None
Age: 18+Our expert host, Howard Cohen, will help guide the group through a variety of repairs as we work in teams of two to tackle a checklist of current workshop maintenance and repair needs. This beginner-accessible volunteer event is a great entry point into both Ace shop culture and tool repair concepts + an easy way to make your monthly contribution of effort.
Each event is unique! One month we may align the Table Saw blade, repair a vacuum duct and re-home new tools; the next we may wax the tool tabletops and replace the cyclone filter.
Bonus: Try signing up with a friend or a date! At Ace we use the buddy system for all repairs.
What to bring: A notebook or well-charged phone for accessing slack and the wiki.
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.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.
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
1 attendee
Ace Maker Social
Ace makerspace, 6050 Lowell St., Ste. 214, Oakland, CA, USConnect with other makers in the community at this FREE Monthly Ace Maker Social. This event is open to the public. Everyone is invited!
There will be open ended conversation, knowledge sharing, light refreshments and more. These maker socials will occur monthly and feature special guest presentations, demos, or activities to foster community engagement and collaboration cross the various programs, tools and spaces at Ace Makerspace.
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.
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
1 attendee- $95.00
CNC Router Basics and Certification @ Ace Makerspace
Ace makerspace, 6050 Lowell St., Ste. 214, Oakland, CA, USYOU 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.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
1 attendee
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