CNC 100: INTRO TO CNCs (CORE)

Friday, July 5, 5:30 PM - 8 PM

Learn the lingo and process to begin your studies in all things CNC / Vectric (VCarve Desktop, VCarve Pro & Aspire). HARDWARE OVERVIEW: machine anatomy / specs, accessories, and tooling. SOFTWARE OVERVIEW: VCarve Desktop, VCarve Pro & Aspire. FULL DEMO: Instructor will demo full CNC process … from design to machining. NOTE: No PC or software required. RECOMMENDED READING: "CNC Router Essentials" or “Beginner’s Guide to CNC Machining in Wood”

CNC 101: Vectric Vcarve Basics

Part 1: Saturday, July 6, 9 AM - 5 PM

Part 2: Sunday, July 7, 9 AM - 5 PM

Two full days of hands-on software instruction in Vectric’s Vcarve. Learn how to create a CNC job, design and edit vectors using basic shapes and text, create basic toolpaths, add bits to tool database and save g-code for machining. The second day will include hands on machining; and discussing/ designing strategies to use a CNC machine. PROJECTS: various simple cutouts and signs. PRE-REQUISITE: CNC 100

DATE NIGHT: PAIR OF TURNED PENS

Thursday, July 11, 5:30 PM - 8 PM

A couple who takes this course will get the chance to turn a pair of pens under the tutelage of one our pen-turning experts. Each student will prep, turn, finish, and assemble his/her own pen.