Machine Shop: Milling a Six-Stick Puzzle
This vertical mill class is the perfect project to build your precision metal milling skills.
Details
- You’ll start with 24 inches of 3/4-inch square 6061 aluminum stock and cut six pieces 3 inches long.
- You’ll mill the pieces to their designed shape and finished length, following detailed drawings.
- Each piece is different, so you’ll need to pay close attention to the dimensions and tolerances as you machine your parts so the puzzle will fit together properly.
Prerequisites
Materials
- A $20 materials fee, included in the class price, covers all the materials needed.
Class Policies
- Wear natural-fiber clothing, long pants, long sleeves, and closed-toe shoes (natural fiber or leather).
- No sandals, stretch fabrics, hoodie ties, or dangling jewelry such as bracelets that can get caught in machinery.
- Tie back long hair.
- Ages 14 and up are welcome.
Instructor
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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