Hi, all. Are there any anticipated classes on the horizon to get checked out on the manual lathe? I’ve taken the online course / quiz, and I’m already cleared to use both the wood lathe and the Bridgeport; plus I have some previous experience working with lathes of this type, albeit a while ago. I don’t know how many people are qualified to teach this… and I realize that teaching these basic classes can be a tedious chore, especially if people asking for them don’t really intend to use the equipment much after the class. However, there are a number of items and small tools I would like to make, and I would also like to ensure that I’m qualified when / if another CNC-related class comes up with the manual lathe as a prerequisite. If there is a suggestion of another method of getting signed off, I’m open to that as well; and I can be pretty flexible with day / time. Thank you in advance!
If you have completed the online class and have prior experience you might want to come to a Thursday night “Tool Time”" meeting at 6PM and inquire further. It might be possible to test out with someone or obtain some insight into the next machine side class/
Good suggestion… I’ll do that either this Thursday or next. Thank you.
I’d like engine lathe training and I’ve finished the online portion.
I will likely schedule a Colchester Lathe class for the day of the next committee meeting, Saturday, November 25th. Typically, I give either a lathe or mill class in the afternoon ahead of the monthly committee meeting.
Regards,
Bob
Sounds good… I’ll keep an eye on the calendar for that.
FYI to anyone who was watching for this… the class is now posted for 11/25. Looking forward to it!