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BOSS Woodshop IV: Introduction to Lathe

This Basic Operation and Safety Standards (BOSS) class is part of an ongoing safety series for members to become proficient in operating machinery at Maker Nexus. BOSS classes are open to the public and discounted for members of the Maker Nexus Makerspace. Passing this course is a safety requirement for all members wishing to reserve and use this equipment at Maker Nexus. It's an excellent opportunity to learn best practices to safely and effectively lathe wood materials.

Woodturning is one of the oldest known woodworking skills used to build table and chair legs, knitting needles, pens, bowls, and more.

What we'll cover:
* Basic woodshop safety
* Best practices
* Effective tool technique to get the most out of your turning

All currently scheduled Woodshop Classes are subject to short-notice postponement, based on the status of the Maker Nexus Woodshop Construction Buildout. Anyone registered for a class that needs to be postponed will have their enrollment transferred into a future session of the same class once construction is complete in the Woodshop.
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5.0 (2)
(BOSS Woodshop: Introduction to Lathe)
April 27, 2022 - David Johnson
Verified Purchase
Excellent tools, instruction, and community! The class handouts were really well produced, and there was a strong emphasis on safety while having fun.
(BOSS Woodshop: Introduction to Lathe)
July 29, 2020 - Cherry Aslarona
Verified Purchase
Eric, the instructor is very thorough and helpful. He taught at a very good pace and was open (and patient) to answering our questions and helping whenever we needed it! We would definitely come back for another lathe class!

I enrolled myself and my partner in the BOSS Woodshop IV: Introduction to Lathe class as part of my partner's 30th birthday surprise. First, I was very appreciative when signing up for the class. There weren't enough spots for a Saturday morning session so Eric Hess was kind enough to ask the lathe instructor, Eric Cavazos-Smith (another Eric), and see if it's possible to add an afternoon session. They were able to accommodate us and it was a very special and fun experience!
Questions & Answers
The latest bulletin mentions that the lathes are operating and I need to take BOSS 4. NO BOSS 4 listed in class offerings? (BOSS Woodshop: Introduction to Lathe) -
asked on Oct 31, 2019
How will Covid concerns be handled? Will there be social distancing in the form of reduced classes and mandatory masks?
asked on Jun 12, 2020
Jun 13, 2020 - Eric Hess
We are following all of the County guidelines to keep everyone as safe as possible. We will be enforcing social distancing, as well as requiring masks at all times indoors. We've set up additional work space dedicated to students to give them more room to socially distance. We've limited camp enrollments as well, and will only be offering a single camp each week (typically we have 2-3 camps in various subjects running concurrently). The health and safety of our students and staff is our #1 concern, and we especially want to make sure students have a safe experience here. -
Is there already a SUMMER CAMPS Schedule? I dont see anything for summer available for registration??
asked on Feb 01, 2020
Feb 02, 2020 - Regina Sakols
Thank you for your interest,We are working hard on getting the classes online. We have a schedule, but still need to finalize the write ups and photos. Target is to have all set by end of this coming week: There will be a mix of camps from Textiles, robotics, electronics, woodworking and laser/3d printing for a variety of ages. The week of July 4th will be day camps with a different theme each day - those are posted for sign ups already. -
Interested in knitting machine activities.
asked on Dec 08, 2019
Dec 09, 2019 - Regina Sakols
The South Bay Knitting machine meet up is happens regularly at Maker Nexus. It's usually on the third Saturday of the month. We have not received a date for this month - please check our calendar end of the week. -
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