Fundamentals of Metal Turning & Lathes

What is a lathe?
A metal lathe is a machine that shapes metal by rotating a workpiece rapidly while a stationary cutting tool shaves away material. Metal lathes create precise cylindrical parts and perform operations such as turning, facing, drilling, and threading for a variety of industries.

Class description:
This lecture-based class covers essential safety, parts identification, basic operations, tool setup, and workholding on HackPGH's 1957 South Bend 10L Lathe. This class will give students the foundation of knowledge that will allow them to transition from theory to hands-on practice for creating simple projects. The lecture will be followed by a demonstration of the lathe's operation by the instructor.

Disclaimer: This is primarily a lecture-based class. Students will not not independently operate the lathe.

Prerequisites: No experience necessary.

Cost: $30 for non-members, $25 for HackPGH members
Important, we cannot accept Meetup RSVPs!
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Be advised:

• No-shows will NOT be refunded.
• Payment is due at time of registration. You must contact us if you plan to pay with cash.
• If payment is not received within three days of the class date, your registration will be cancelled and we will activate the waitlist.
• Please notify us if you cannot attend the class at least 48 hours before the class date!

Date and Time: Saturday, January 17th from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. Free coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and bottled water are all available from our coffee bar during breaks. Other snacks and drinks are available from our vending machines.

Age requirement: 18+ (adults only!)

Class size: 6 students