Intro to the Lathe
The intro to using a Metal Lathe, perfect for complete beginners.
Service Description
This is the class if you have very little to no experience with the Metal working Lathe. We'll start with an obligatory health and safety talk, then move on to the basic controls, material chucking, tool selection and set up. Next is RPM selection, considering material type and size. Then how to make a cut using the hand wheels - swarf here we come!! Once you've got a feel for the hand wheel controls we'll move on to power feed selection and engagment, and how to get a lovley surface finish. In the class we'll all be getting to use the diffent Lathes we have on site. This way you can get to know the common controls that all Lathes have, how to reconise them, and how to use them. We'll have you making spacers in no time!!
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
Please see our booking terms, cancellation policy, and privacy policy page for a full description of our policies. In Brief, RESCHEDULING OF BUILD-IT WORKSHOPS, AND CLASSES a) Rescheduling of Classes and "Build It" Workshops, and classes with More Than 48 Hours Notice: Participants can reschedule their registration for classes and "Build It" workshops free of charge if the rescheduling is done with more than 48 hours notice before the scheduled class or workshop start time. In such cases, The Dream Machine Workshop will accommodate rescheduling requests without any penalty. b) Rescheduling of Classes and "Build It" Workshops, and classes with Less Than 48 Hours Notice: Rescheduling of classes and "Build It" workshops with less than 48 hours notice before the scheduled start time will result in a charge equal to 15% of the total cost of the class or workshop. This fee is applicable to cover administrative and scheduling expenses incurred. CANCELLATION OF CLASSES AND BUILD-IT WORKSHOPS a) Cancellation with More Than 48 Hours Notice: Participants can cancel their registration for classes and workshops free of charge if the cancellation is made with more than 48 hours notice before the scheduled class or workshop start time. In such cases, The Dream Machine Workshop will provide a full refund of any payments made. b) Cancellation with Less Than 48 Hours Notice: If a cancellation is made with less than 48 hours notice before the scheduled class or workshop start time, a cancellation fee of 50% of the cost of the class or workshop will be applied. This fee is to cover administrative and scheduling costs.
Contact Details
The Pleck, Bidford-on-Avon, Alcester B50 4BB, UK