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Machine Shop: Make a Spinning Top

Learn how to operate a lathe and make this brass and stainless steel spinning top.

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Machine Shop: Make a Spinning Top

Machine Shop: Make a Spinning Top

Learn how to operate a lathe and make this brass and stainless steel spinning top.

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Learn how to operate a lathe and make a brass and stainless steel spinning top. We'll cover safety issues and how to use the lathe to make both the stainless steel shaft and brass body of the top. 

For questions, please contact David Hays at metal.programming@BainbridgeBARN.org

Details

A $20 materials fee, included in the cost of the class, covers all the materials you'll need.

Class Policies

  • Ages 14 and up are welcome.
  • You must wear shoes or boots with closed toes and heels. Tie back long hair. Avoid loose-fitting clothing and jewelry, and roll up sleeves.
  • Wear hearing protection when warranted, and safety glasses (bring your own or use BARN's).

Instructor
Peter Moseley

Peter Moseley is a retired mechanical engineer with experience in manufacturing, digital signal processing, lasers, and software. He's been very active as a volunteer in BARN's Metal Fabrication Studio.

Instructor
Andy Dupree

Andy is a harpsichord maker, professional woodworker, and business consultant based on Bainbridge Island. Originally working as an organ builder in Ohio, he later trained as a harpsichord maker before opening his own shop. He has built instruments for such institutions as the Eastman School of Music and the Oberlin Conservatory of Music. Andy moved to the Northwest, working for Microsoft before turning to management and leadership consulting. Over the last few years, he has been honing his skills as a machinist and now focuses on tool making and building small steam engines.

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