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Ace Makerspace
Where people make things and help others make things in a 24/7 shared workspace.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Jointer, Planer, and Table Saw Basics - RSVP ON ACEMAKERSPACE.ORGAce Makerspace, Oakland, CA$70.00
RSVP at https://www.acemakerspace.org/event/jointer-planer-and-table-saw-basics-051924/
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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.
Class Type: Access
Level: Beginner
Timing: 3 hours
Location: Suite #214 Workshop
Corequisite: Shop Basics
Certifications: Jointer, Planner, and Table Saw
Age: 16+ with parent or guardian also taking the classWhat you will learn
Learn the basics and become certified on the:- Table Saw
- Jointer
- Planer
- Sewing 101 Bootcamp - RSVP ON ACEMAKERSPACE.ORGNeeds location$60.00
RSVP at https://www.acemakerspace.org/event/sewing-101-bootcamp-051924/
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Basic sewing lessons! Learn the basics and get hands-on time on machines. Great for beginners ages 13 and up.
Class Type: Exposure
Class Level: Beginner
Class Length: 4 Hours
Location: Suite #206, Textiles Studio
Prerequisites: None
Age: 13+Agenda:
- Machine and hand sewing skills
- Basic sewing machine parts
- Threading the machine
- Changing the needle
- Bobbin winding
- Stitch types for different fabrics
- Common hand sewing techniques More hands-on sewing practice
- Sewing practice projects and exercises for both hand and machine sewing
- Troubleshooting
- Wood Lathe Basics and Certification - RSVP ON ACEMAKERSPACE.ORGNeeds location$70.00
RSVP at https://www.acemakerspace.org/event/wood-lathe-basics-and-certification-052024/
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Learn the basics of safe (wood) lathe operation in this certification workshop. You’ll learn how to secure wood and operate a lathe. You’ll learn about different lathe tools and how to work with lathe tools to shape wood. You’ll have an extended chance to use the lathe yourself under supervision.
Class Type: Access
Level: Beginner
Timing: 2 hours
Location: Suite #214, Workshop Back Room
Corequisite: Shop Basics
Certifications: Wood Lathe
Age: 14+ with parent or guardian also taking the classAgenda:
- Safe lathe operation
- Setting up and adjusting the lathe for your project
- Swapping out and adjusting chucks
- Securing pieces of wood for turning
- Working with a variety of tools to create different effects
- Skew Chisels
- Scrapers
- Parting Tools
- Gouges
- Sanding objects on the Lathe
- Laser Basics and Certification- RSVP ON ACEMAKERSPACE.ORGNeeds location$55.00
RSVP at https://www.acemakerspace.org/event/laser-basics-and-certification-052124/
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This workshop covers the basics of safe laser operation for laser users. All the basics for certification are also covered.
Class Type: Access
Level: Beginner
Timing: 3 Hours
Location: Laser suite #113
Certification: Laser Certification with passing knowledge check
Age: 14+This class is for good folks new to operating a laser or needing certification. It does not cover file preparation in detail. This workshop is part lecture and review and part practical experience.
Agenda:
- How Lasers work
- Laser cutting fundamentals
- Toolchain and configuration
- Test cutting and setting determination
- Laser Soft Program basics, limits and benefits
- Startup and shutdown procedures
Take the knowledge online knowledge check to complete your certification after the class.