

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Metal Lathe Mastery: Turning Basics for Beginners
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 14 Dec, 2025 at 10:00 am – Sun, 14 Dec, 2025 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Step into the world of metalworking with our comprehensive lathe workshop, where safety meets precision and creativity knows no bounds. This hands-on class covers all the essentials of lathe operation, from safety protocols to basic machining techniques, empowering you to bring your metalworking dreams to life.
�What to Expect: This comprehensive class begins with 1.5–2 hours of lecture and discussion, covering foundational knowledge and safety practices before heading to the shop floor. After the discussion, you’ll move to the machines for hands-on learning through a guided project. From selecting and setting up tools to mastering the art of stock installation and part turning, you'll gain hands-on experience in every aspect of the lathe workflow. Through a series of interactive demonstrations and practical exercises, you'll learn essential skills such as filing, drilling, and maintaining concentricity, ensuring that each part you create meets the highest standards of precision and quality.
Skills You'll Acquire:
Selecting and setting up tools in the lathe toolholder
Applying a file to remove burrs from a part
Installing stock in the lathe chuck for turning purposes
Maintaining basic concentricity in a part
Using a drill chuck in the lathe tailstock
Properly drilling holes in metalwork
Please note:
Participants must watch the following two videos before the class:�Manual Metalworking Lathe Basics�Metalworking Metrology��(Note: Participants *must* watch the two videos listed above. Anyone who has not watched the videos may be asked to leave, no refund will be issued.)
What's Provided: All necessary tools and materials will be provided for the workshop, ensuring that you have everything you need to dive into the exciting world of metal lathe machining. Additionally, safety glasses and other necessary safety equipment will be available for participants to use.
Who Should Attend: This workshop is perfect for beginners and hobbyists eager to explore the art of metalworking. Whether you're a DIY enthusiast, a budding machinist, or simply curious about expanding your skill set, this class offers a welcoming environment for learners of all backgrounds and experience levels.
Prerequisites/Safety Information: Prior to the workshop, participants are required to watch two instructional videos on lathe basics and metalworking metrology. This ensures that everyone enters the workshop with a foundational understanding of lathe operation and safety protocols. Participants are also required to wear closed-toe shoes and avoid wearing any loose or dangling clothing or accessories during the workshop to ensure personal safety.
Participants will receive a link to class materials in their confirmation email and are strongly encouraged to review the content ahead of time to get the most out of the in-person session.

Instructor: Brandon DaSilva
Workshop Ticket Fee:
Standard Ticket $228.00
MakeHaven Members: $193.00

You must click below and REGISTER to attend at:

https://www.makehaven.org/civicrm/event/info?id=647&amp;reset=1&amp;reset=1

Scroll to the bottom of the page and complete the information under Register (gray box) and hit submit. You will receive an acknowledgement by email.  Questions? Email info@makehaven.org
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- **Event Categories**: workshops, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 2

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.makehaven.org/civicrm/event/info?id=647&reset=1&utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=new+haven-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: New Haven
- **state**: CT
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 770 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT, United States, Connecticut 06510
- **lat**: 41.30507
- **long**: -72.92368
- **full address**: 770 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT, United States, Connecticut 06510

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: MakeHaven (https://allevents.in/org/makehaven/26014565)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 14 Dec, 2025 at 10:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 770 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT, United States, Connecticut 06510
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** MakeHaven
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Metal Lathe Mastery: Turning Basics for Beginners ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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