Intro to the Metal Lathe
When:
Saturday, Jun 27, 2026 10:00a -
Sunday, Jun 28, 2026 1:00p
Saturday, Jun 27, 2026 10:00a -
Sunday, Jun 28, 2026 1:00p
Where:
Artisans Asylum
96 Holton St
Boston, Massachusetts 02135
Admission:
$211.79
Hosted by:
Categories:
Art, Classes
Event website:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intro-to-the-metal-lathe-tickets-1263053670529
Learn how to safely operate the iconic Southbend Model A lathe! We’ll cover all the fundamentals to start your machining journey
Multisession Duration: 6 hrs completed over 2 days. By purchasing a ticket, you are committing to attend all meetings included in the multisession. Scroll down to reference the Agenda page to indicate which ticket to purchase for that session!
Class Description
If you’ve ever been interested in machining and metal fabrication this class is for you! Learn how to operate the iconic Southbend lathe. It will provide a great jumping off point to begin your machining journey and you will leave confident in your understanding and operation of metal lathes.
The materials fee for this class is $20. This is separate from the ticket price and is to reimburse the instructor for any tools or materials used in this class. This will be paid once, directly to the instructor at the start of the first class meeting. This instructor accepts Venmo.
Learning Objectives
- Safety, machine shop & lathe specific
- Changing belt settings and back gear
- Setup tools, tool holders, and tool post for correct height and angle.
- Facing and turning down to diameter
- Understanding backlash and zeroing dials
- Demonstrate chatter
- How to use the tailstock, center drilling, centers
- Metrology-> use of calipers
- Using power feed (clutch, gearbox, selectors)
- Parting off
- Proper cleanup procedure
- Simple maintenance
- About the A2 community
Instructor - Alex Bernstein
Software engineer by day and machinist by night, Alex is a regular at A2. He helps build tooling and parts to service the equipment in the machine shop and has provided informal instruction to other members. He enjoys a good brisket sandwich, and spending time with his girlfriend, their cat, Meow Mix and dog, Queenie. He’s excited to share his passion of machining with you all!
Target Audience
Metal Lathe beginners and folks who are curious about Artisans Asylum's Machine Shop. Students who are 18 years or older.
Your Ticket Includes
- Aluminum round bar stock
- Access to A2's Metal Shop for the duration of the session
Class Policies
Attire: Closed toed shoes (preferably boots), no loose fitting clothes, ideally short sleeves, remove all jewelry, and hair longer than shoulder length MUST be tied up.
Learn more about our class and ticket cancelation policies Here.
Please email [email protected] with any questions.
*Sales end 24 hours before the start of the class to allow the instructor and staff time to prep.
SPOTS ARE LIMITED! Secure your spot on the Eventbrite link attached to this listing!
