What we’re about
Bitraf opened on March 1st 2012, and is Norway's largest hackerspace and makerspace. We cover a wide range of creative activities: electronics, wood- and metalwork, 3D printing, laser cutting, sewing, molding/casting, costume making and a whole lot of other things. More information at http://bitraf.no
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See all- Band saw: basic use and safetyBrenneriveien 9, Oslo
Details
This course is for paying Bitraf members only. If you are not a paying member, sign up for membership at https://bitraf.no/# before the course.
Band saws are ideal for cutting curves and intricate shapes in wood. They can also be used for ripping lumber to size, resawing, and cutting joints. Using the band saw can can be dangerous and harmful. Therefore, it is mandatory to complete a band saw-course at Bitraf before operating the machinery. Although band saws are generally considered safer than table saws, any machine with a moving blade must be taken seriously. Band saws generate noise while cutting, and their blades can be just as dangerous as spinning table saw blades, though with a lower risk of kickback. During this course, you will learn how to use the band saw safely.
Norwegian documentation for the band saw can be found here;
Norsk wiki, English wikiImportant information:
• These courses tend to fill up. If you realize that you can't attend after signing up, please RSVP 'no' to sign off asap, so that someone else can take your spot.
• The course starts at 17:00 precisely in the wood workshop. You are welcome to come earlier to grab coffee etc before the course starts. Be sure to be on time, if you come late you will miss important information essential to complete the course, and not get certified to use the machines.
• Because of high expenses and running costs for the machines at Bitraf, you need to be a paying member of Bitraf to attend this course. Please join Bitraf at http://bitraf.no/join before signing up to the course.
• The course starts with a group theory presentation, then practical training. At the end of the course you will be added to the 'TOOLS' tool access system at this point, meaning you will have everything you need to start using the band saw.Please join Bitraf Slack workspace and register for the bitraf google calendar before attending the course:
Click here to join Bitraf’s slack workspace
https://bitraf.no/slack-invite/
Click here for how to join Bitraf's google group
https://wiki.bitraf.no/wiki/Booking - Learn to use Bitrafs lasercutters (English)Brenneriveien 9, Oslo
Note: This course is for paying Bitraf members only. If you’re not yet a member, please sign up before registering: https://bitraf.no/join.
### Course Overview
Learn to safely and effectively use Bitraf’s two laser cutters for cutting and engraving wood, some plastics, real leather, natural fabrics, and more. Lasercutters are powerful and can be hazardous if misused. Completion of this mandatory certification course is required before using the machines independently at Bitraf.
You’ll follow the complete workflow—from quick design preparation to finished object—so you can confidently create your own projects.### What You’ll Learn
- Lasercutter and process theory
- Safe operation of Bitraf’s laser cutters
- Machine setup and cutting/engraving workflow using Lightburn
### Format & Schedule
- Language: English
- Location: Sewing room at Bitraf (Saturday 5th July)
- Start time: 12:00 sharp — please arrive early for coffee and setup - if you're late: you either won't get some critical information and therefore won't be certified, or someone else might take your place! Bottom line, don't be late, treat the course seriously and respect others' time.
- Duration: We start with approx 1hr of theory in the sewing room altogether, then 2 people at a time will take the practical - taking around 1 hour for each group of 2. You may leave after your practical training is complete
### What to Bring
- Your own laptop with one of these installed:
- Illustrator (14 day free trial)
- Inkscape (Free download)
- Fusion 360 (Free Start-Up/Educational license)
- Rhino (3 month free trial)
- Bitraf has a PC available if you can’t bring a laptop.
- We use Lightburn on our laser cutters. Download it in advance and check out their tutorials: Lightburn. Bitraf members get a discount code!
### Before the Course
- Become a paying Bitraf member: Join Bitraf
- Join the Bitraf Slack workspace: Slack Invite
- Register with the Bitraf Google Calendar/Group: Booking Guide
- Review our laser documentation:
- Laser Overview
- Laser Step-by-Step
- Guidelines of Use
### Additional Notes
- Spots fill up fast. If you realise you can’t attend after signing up, please update your RSVP immediately so others can join.
- After completing the course, you’ll get access in the TOOLS system and can start booking and using the lasers straight away!
- Shopbot CNC theory and practicalBitraf, Oslo
This course is necessary for new users of the Shopbot CNC at Bitraf to establish baseline knowledge & safety standards that everyone can expect from each other.
It will be held in English.
This course is fills up quickly - be the person that signs up and takes the opportunity to join a course seriously. If you don't turn up, you take away the opportunity to learn from someone else. Book the course time & date in your calendar, even if you're on the wait list. It is very common to get bumped up as the course date/time approaches.
Signing up to the wait list means you take on the responsibility to check the event daily (even on the day of/hours before the event) and the possibility to turn up at short notice. If you know it's likely you won't have the time anymore, please change your RSVP to 'no' to remove yourself from the wait list as soon as you're aware.
Don't cancel last minute
** IMPORTANT **
This course is for paying Bitraf members only. It's a free course, but if you RSVP 'yes' and don't actually show up, you'll be fined 300 kroner, as an extra compensation to the course organizer.Norwegian and English documentation for the CNC Shopbot machine can be found at
https://wiki.bitraf.no/wiki/ShopBot
https://paper.dropbox.com/doc/Shopbot-CNC-Practical-Course--CPuhw4ZeIcusxBHmxQHNSskPAg-oloV0VUdz7KmXWh7OTA9KWe start in the sewing room upstairs for the theory and continue to the practical section in the workshop after.
Things to do before the course;
- Install Dropbox (for transferring files to the CNC machine as memory cards or USB sticks cannot be used)
- Be part of Bitrafs 'google group'
Click here for how to join Bitraf's google group! - Join Bitrafs slack channel
https://bitraf.no/slack-invite/
It's an advantage if you look through the Shopbot tutorial videos:
Shopbot Training TutorialsUpon completion of course you will have Shopbot CNC access via the p2k16 ‘TOOLS’ system. This enables use of the machine to be logged.
Thank you for your time and future attention.
