Ace Makerspace

YOU MUST PURCHASE TICKETS THROUGH THE ACE MAKERSPACE WEBSITE: www.acemakerspace.org/calendar

Your Ace Makerspace Woodworking and Metalworking experience starts here! First, get up to speed on shop etiquette and learn the ins and outs of sharing tools and space at Ace Makerspace. This one-hour certification class is required for ALL Wood and Metal Shop users.

Level: Beginner to Expert
Timing: 1 hour
Location: Ace Workshop Suite #214
Prerequisites: None
Certification: Ace Shop Basics (required to use the Ace Shops)
Age: 14+

Agenda

• How to find out what is safe use / Safety Tools
• Better than you found it
• What tools require certification
• Using Tool Asset numbers
• Consumables
• Managing Power
• Dust collection and the Cyclone
• Storage
• Reserving Space Dibs
• Reporting when things go wrong, or you do something good
• Slack at Ace and for Shop Engagement
• How to get help and find things – Wiki + Slack + Go to Class
• Air Quality Management Sign Up

What to bring: A notebook or well-charged phone for taking notes.
What to wear: Closed-toe shoes, short sleeves, and work clothes. Long hair must be tied back.
Safety Gear: Eye protection, ear protection, and hand sanitizer will be provided. You can also bring your own.

This class requires a minimum of 4 students per session. If there are not enough students, we can issue a refund, otherwise refunds are not allowed.

New Guests must sign up for a FREE Guest Account and sign their liability waiver before this event starts. Add the FREE account on the Ace makerspace website check out or sign up here → FREE Guest Account

If you need a scholarship for this class, please submit this request form. You may be notified as little as 24 hours before the event.

Ace Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-­profit member-supported organization. All proceeds support Ace Makerspace and help us serve over 1200 people a year with innovative programs, equitable access to makerspace resources, and more creative, self-reliant communities in Oakland.

YOU MUST RSVP/PURCHASE TICKETS THROUGH THE ACE MAKERSPACE WEBSITE: www.acemakerspace.org/calendar

Get ready to print your own posters, photos, art, and more with basic certification training on Ace’s wide-format Epson Printer! Learn about the anatomy of the printer, how to set up and test your prints, and basic troubleshooting.

Level: Beginner
Timing: 3 hours
Location: Suite # 214 Clean Fab
Corequisite: None
Certifications: Epson Wide Format Printer
Age: 14+
Topics Covered:

• Monitor calibration and how it affects your prints
• Basic printer anatomy and set-up
• Loading and unloading paper
• Checking ink levels
• Using the cutter
• How paper finishes affect your print
• How to run a test print
• How to use print profiles
• Basic troubleshooting

This class requires a minimum of 3 students per session. If the class is canceled, we can offer a refund but otherwise do not refund.

New Guests must sign up for a FREE Guest Account and sign their liability waiver before this event starts. Add the FREE account on check out or sign up here → FREE Guest Account.

If you need a scholarship for this class, please submit this request form. You may be notified as little as 24 hours before the event.

Ace Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit member-supported organization. All proceeds support Ace Makerspace and help us serve over 1200 people a year with innovative programs, equitable access to makerspace resources, and more creative, self-reliant communities in Oakland.

YOU MUST PURCHASE TICKETS THROUGH THE ACE MAKERSPACE WEBSITE: www.acemakerspace.org/calendar

Bandsaws for cutting curves and Drill Presses for precision holes! This workshop goes over the core principles of using these tools in the Ace Workshop including certification. This class is great for beginners and experienced folks alike.

Bonus: Learn how to use the Panel Saw to break down plywood sheets quickly and accurately.

Class Type: Access
Level: Beginner
Timing: 3 hours
Location: Suite #214 Workshop
Corequisite: Shop Basics
Certifications: Bandsaw, Drill Press, Panel Saw
Age: 16+ with parent or guardian also taking the class

Agenda

• Bandsaw basics
• Drill Press basics
• Panel Saw basics
• Proper dust collection, safe use of the saws, and shop protocols

What to bring: A notebook or well-charged phone for taking notes.
What to wear: Closed-toe shoes, short sleeves, and work clothes. Long hair must be tied back.
Safety Gear: Eye protection, ear protection, and hand sanitizer will be provided. You can also bring your own.

This class requires a minimum of 3 students per session. If there are not enough students, we can issue a refund, otherwise refunds are not allowed.

New Guests must sign up for a FREE Guest Account and sign their liability waiver before this event starts. Add the FREE account on check out or sign up here → FREE Guest Account.

If you need a scholarship for this class, please submit this request form. You may be notified as little as 24 hours before the event.

Ace Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit member-supported organization. All proceeds support Ace Makerspace and help us serve over 1200 people a year with innovative programs, equitable access to makerspace resources, and more creative, self-reliant communities in Oakland.

YOU MUST PURCHASE TICKETS THROUGH THE ACE MAKERSPACE WEBSITE: www.acemakerspace.org/calendar

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. Please bring a mask.
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 class

Agenda:

• 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

What to bring: A notebook or well-charged phone for taking notes.
What to wear: Closed-toe shoes, short sleeves, and work clothes. Long hair must be tied back.
Safety Gear: Eye protection, ear protection, and sanitizer will be provided. You can also bring your own.

This class requires a minimum of 3 students per session. If there are not enough students, we can issue a refund, otherwise refunds are not allowed.

New Guests must sign up for a FREE Guest Account and sign their liability waiver before this event starts. Add the FREE account on check out or sign up here → FREE Guest Account.

If you need a scholarship for this class, please submit this request form. You may be notified as little as 24 hours before the event.

Ace Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit member-supported organization. All proceeds support Ace Makerspace and help us serve over 1200 people a year with innovative programs, equitable access to makerspace resources, and more creative, self-reliant communities in Oakland.