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The Trades

in Workforce Skills Training

Intro to Metal Lathe

with Dan Gill

May
3

May 3rd, 2025

$200 More Info
This four-hour class will cover safe and proper setup of the South Bend lathe through lecture and hands-on demonstrations. The course is designed for new users who have a strong interest in metalworking tools. We will cover threading, boring, drilling, and turning.

Lathe Turning Workshop: Spindle Turning

with Annalise Rubida

May
14

May 14th to 28th, 2025

$400 More Info
Learn how to turn between centers, focusing on turning spindles from rough stock, and turning coves and beads. These are the skills needed to make furniture parts for chairs, stools, and tables. The exercises will include activities to challenge your cutting touch, sharpen lathe edge tools, and start to explore bowls.