Intro To The CNC Router

9431 Dowdy Drive,San Diego CA 92126

15 October, 2021

Description

An introduction to the machine operations of a 4' x 8' CNC Router This course introduces you to the machine operations of a 4' x 8' CNC Router. You'll start off by learning the numerous features and settings of the machine by completing a full job set up. This includes setting up the collets, router bits, vacuum table and more. PLEASE NOTE: this class has a prerequisite: our VCarve Pro CAD to CAM training. If you have not completed this training yet please sign up for and complete that course before registering for the CNC Router course. This is a 3 hour class on Friday's from 2pm - 5pmLocation: MaketoryMandatory Safety Equipment: Safety Glasses (Maketory has pairs available at the facility if you do not own any). Closed-toed shoes, full length pants and short sleeves. Pull back hair, remove all jewelry, and do not wear gloves.Advisable but not required: Hearing protectionMinimum Age: 18, or 15 or older if accompanied by an adultIf class is sold out and you have a group interested, please contact us directly to coordinate a new date. We require at least 3 participants to run the course. In the event we do not reach 3 participants we will reach out to reschedule or issue a refund, whichever you prefer. Tickets are nonrefundable (unless class is cancelled) and can not be used for another date.Maketory is a membership based facility. This course also serves as a certification to run the machine independently at our facility as a member (valid for 60 days after class is taken). You can learn more about our membership options on our website or contact us directly at 858-252-1919 or [email protected] a friend or family member and receive 25% off your second ticket! About the Instructor: Jerry Beaudry Originally from Chicago, Jerry’s interests in woodworking were developed at a young age with his father who was a general contractor building custom homes. When he relocated to San Diego, he became a Shipwright working in the local boat building yards building and refurbishing wooden vessels to 45 feet. In 1999 he attended Palomar College where he refined his craft and in 2003 was asked to join the staff as an associate professor in the Cabinet and Furniture department teaching entry level classes and specialized classes in advanced table and chair making while owning and operating a successful custom cabinet and furniture business. He would later develop several advanced classes within the curriculum such as advance veneering techniques, and furniture design with CAD. In 2014 he headed up the CNC effort at the Palomar College to train designers and operators using several different wood CNC machines within the department. An industrial makerspace and coworking facility for innovators, artisans and entrepreneurs