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 certification for solo use by Mill Forge Makerspace members. Anticipated coverage will include: Attendees will build and take home a pine push tool for power...
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....
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....
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...
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...
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...
Plywood is a versatile material that can be more economical, sustainable, and durable than solid wood for many cases! Learn how to use plywood to make bookcases, storage bins, cabinets, and lots more. We will cover: This discussion-and-demonstration class includes hands-on time with various joinery tools. It pairs well with the companion bookcase-building class or...