Ace Makerspace

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

Connect 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

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

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

This tour goes all the way through the 6 rooms at Ace! Your tour guide will take you through all the basics and can provide help signing up as a member.

Please DO NOT arrive more than 5 min. early or late as we will not be able to accommodate extra tours or early starts.

If you get here really early there is a beer garden on the corner that serves a great pint or lemonade.

Please note that there are stairs involved.

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

The Table Saw, Jointer, and Planer are core woodworking tools that are great for beginner and veteran woodworkers. This workshop goes over the core principles of using these tools in the Ace Workshop including certification.

Level: Beginner
Timing: 3.5 hours
Location: Suite #214 Workshop
Corequisite: Shop Basics
Certifications: Jointer, Planner, and Table Saw
Age: 16+ with parent or guardian also taking the class

What you will learn:
Learn how to safely operate the following tools in the Ace Workshop:

• Table Saw
• Jointer
• Planer

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 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.