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This six week class is designed to bring the young novice machinist up to speed for using the basic tools of a machine shop. We will cover the following topics:

• Proper layout of parts using Calipers, Micrometers squares, and hight gauge. Locating, center punching, and drilling and reaming of holes on flat and cylindrical material.

• How to cut threads using taps and dies.

• The construction and use of Jigs and fixtures. 

• Proper safe use of the milling machine covering set up and locating surfaces.

• Proper cutter selection.

• Cutting slots and recesses.

• Precision alignment and drilling of holes.

• How to setup to do repeatable operations.

• Proper safe use of the Machinist lathe covering set up and locating surfaces.

• Proper cutter selection.

• Turning an object down to a specific diameter.

• Boring out the center to a specific diameter.

• How to set up to do repeatable operations.

Instructor: Chris Stanley