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MACHINE SHOP
In The Crucible’s machine shop you can learn the capabilities and scope of the milling machine and the lathe, which are the cornerstones of any machine shop, and among the most complicated tools to operate. With these two tools, you can make almost anything out of metal with precision and accuracy, from an engine block to a washer, often necessary for those working on bicycle and mechanical projects or kinetics. Machine Shop lab is available for experienced workers to work on personal projects and perfect your skills.
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The Mother Machines: Introduction to Turning & Milling
Entry-level class
The milling machine and the lathe are the cornerstones of a machine shop. With these two tools, you can make almost anything out of metal with precision and accuracy. They are also among the most complicated tools to operate; the goal of this class is to learn the capabilities and scope of these versatile machines. You’ll learn about materials, machine design, drafting, cutting feeds and speeds, tooling, and precision measurement, and use the machines to fabricate simple projects.
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Lab: Machine Shop
Taking a lab is a great way to practice and perfect the skills you learn in class. In labs, you can work on class assignments or your own projects. Lab time is supervised but does not include instruction or materials.
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Exploring Welding (Welding)
Entry-level class
If you’re not sure what type of welding you’d like to learn, this is the class for you. You will learn about and have the chance to try four types of welding taught at The Crucible: oxy/acetylene, stick, metal inert gas (MIG), and tungsten inert gas (TIG). This class will inspire you and guide you to the type of welding most appropriate to the project you want to complete or the direction you want to follow.
Sheet Metal Forming with Evan Wilcox (Hot Wheels)
Previous experience suggested.
Prerequisite: Metalworking experience
This hands-on class introduces invaluable skills for fabricating parts for motorcycles, cars, airplanes, and sculptures. Learn how to form sheet metal into tanks, fenders, and fairings, using gas-aluminum welding, planishing hammer, English wheel, and hand forming tools. Everyone will have a chance to make his or her own project. Evan Wilcox will provide instruction during some classes; others will be lab time, when students can use The Crucible’s equipment to work on their own projects.
Art of the One-Speed: Building a Bicycle Frame (Welding)
Previous experience required
Prerequisites: Beginning TIG, The Mother Machines
Have you ever wanted to make your own bicycle frame? Here is your chance. In this class you will make a one-speed, chrome moly steel, mountain bike frame using proven geometric principles. Learn about TIG welding, brazing, machining of tubes, bicycle geometry, materials, construction techniques, fixtures, and jigs. You’ll leave this class with your own one-of-a-kind bicycle frame.
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Winter 2010 Class Schedule (3797)
