The Boston SOLIDWORKS User Group (SWUG) is operated completely by volunteers with the aim of promoting the sharing of skills and information related to the use of SOLIDWORKS and to create a forum for networking within the design and engineering community. Agenda: Whether you’re building props, robotics, furniture, or any weekend passion project, SolidWorks has...
Mill Forge Makerspace welcomes members, volunteers, friends, and the public to Open Hack Night! Open Hack is a semi-regular informal gathering of the Mill Forge community and is open to the public. Come meet makerspace members, show off a project, get some help with a tough challenge, or bounce ideas off of like-minded makers. (No...
Introductory course on basic safety and operation of woodworking equipment at Mill Forge Makerspace. This class will cover all operational stationary power equipment in the woodworking area, and will provide...
Are you intrigued by the beauty of charcuterie boards you see at crafts fairs? Join our beginner-friendly woodworking class where you’ll learn to design and build your very own hardwood...
Uplevel your tabletop game experience at Mill Forge Makerspace. Mill Forge is hosting a regular drop-in group event for 3D printing, finishing, and painting mini-figures and DIY game terrain elements. Together, let's bring your fantasy world to life! Work with award-winning miniature painters, top-of-the-line resin & FDM 3D printing equipment, and members with hands-on experience....
Keeping your knives, chisels, turning gauges, planer irons, and saw blades sharp is critical. Sharp blades not only ensure accurate and clean cuts but also contribute to safer tool use. Whether you want to hone your kitchen knives or tip off your band saw blades, this class will whet your appetite. Materials & Tools Safety...
Introductory course on basic safety and operation of metalworking equipment at Mill Forge Makerspace. This class will cover all operational stationary power equipment in the metals area, and will provide certification for solo use by Mill Forge Makerspace members. Anticipated coverage will include: Appropriate attire required:
Learn how to turn rough milled lumber into boards ready for creating fine furniture. You will learn how to use the jointer and planer to surface all four sides of a board - A skill valuable for preparing rough lumber, reclaimed timber, antique boards, or a freshly felled tree! You will learn Note: This class...
Come enjoy a taste of woodturning. Learn how quick, easy and relaxing it can be to carve wood into a wide variety of shapes. No prior woodturning (or even woodworking) experience is required. An instructor, all tools, materials and safety equipment are provided. Class size is small for lots of one on one instruction. You'll...
Mill Forge Makerspace welcomes members, volunteers, friends, and the public to Open Hack Night! Open Hack is a semi-regular informal gathering of the Mill Forge community and is open to...
The router is an amazingly flexible tool that can be a little scary with its exposed “sharp spinnie thing.” We will demonstrate how to safely use handheld and table mounted routers for joinery, shaping edges, flattening boards, and more using several commercial and off-the-shelf jigs. This discussion-and-demonstration class includes hands-on time with the handheld router...
Are you obsessed with your craft, art, or 'thing,' and have no one to talk to about it? Sew Crazy Club: Textile Artist Support Group is the place to gather...