Metal turning made easy...This Safety and Basic Functions Course teaches you the basic handling and safety aspects of the Weiler Praktikant GS lathe.Attendees will learn practical aspects of turning, including general safety, correct fitting of tools, setting coordinates, determing the right speeds for your job, as well as traversing and facing operations. This safety and basic functions course is a prerequisite for using the lathe in MakerSpace! Safety note: Please do not wear arm jewellery / ribbons as well as scarves, wide sleeves or other loose clothing to the course!+ Note for people with long hair: Please take hair ties with you! MachinesHorizontal lathe Weiler Praktikant GSLathe toolsDrilling chuck, centering and machine bits Duration 3,5 hours Minimum Age16 yearsFor users between 16 and 18 years of age, written consent of a parent or guardian is required. PrerequisiteFluent English skills Safety RequirementsClosed shoes must be worn in the workshop at all times. Access to MakerSpace will be denied in case of non-compliance, . Notes on BookingInformation is subject to change without notice.MakerSpace reserves the right to cancel the course if there are an insufficient number of participants.Please maintain up-to-date contact information, so that MakerSpace can contact you in case of changes.
Metal turning made easy...
This Safety and Basic Functions Course teaches you the basic handling and safety aspects of the Weiler Praktikant GS lathe.
Attendees will learn practical aspects of turning, including general safety, correct fitting of tools, setting coordinates, determing the right speeds for your job, as well as traversing and facing operations.
This safety and basic functions course is a prerequisite for using the lathe in MakerSpace!
Safety note: Please do not wear arm jewellery / ribbons as well as scarves, wide sleeves or other loose clothing to the course!
+ Note for people with long hair: Please take hair ties with you!
Machines
- Horizontal lathe Weiler Praktikant GS
- Lathe tools
- Drilling chuck, centering and machine bits
Duration
3,5 hours
Minimum Age
- 16 years
- For users between 16 and 18 years of age, written consent of a parent or guardian is required.
Prerequisite
Fluent English skills
Safety Requirements
Closed shoes must be worn in the workshop at all times. Access to MakerSpace will be denied in case of non-compliance, .
Notes on Booking
Information is subject to change without notice.
MakerSpace reserves the right to cancel the course if there are an insufficient number of participants.
- Please maintain up-to-date contact information, so that MakerSpace can contact you in case of changes.