Introduction to the Machine Shop (MS101)

When:
Monday, May 04, 2026 6:00p -
9:00p

Where:
Artisans Asylum
96 Holton St
Boston, Massachusetts 02135

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Admission:
$106.39

Hosted by:
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Categories:
Art, Classes

Event website:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-the-machine-shop-ms101-tickets-1005373247447

This class, designed for people with little or no experience, will prepare students to start working independently in our machine shop.


Class Description

This class is designed for people with little or no machine shop experience. It will prepare students to get started in the making of relatively simple metal parts, covering the operation of the drill press, the metal cutting bandsaw, the arbor press, pedestal grinder and bench vise. Students will be given a brief tour of the shop showing them where the various machines are located, and where various tools may be found.


*This class includes Tool Testing on the following tools:

Bench vise, Band Saw, Drill Press, Arbor Press, and Pedestal Grinder.


Learning Objectives

The beginning section of the class will address:

The middle section of the class will address:

Each of the above operations will be first demonstrated by the instructor, then executed by each student under the instructor’s guidance and supervision.


The final section of the class will include:

Instructor - Jeff Zimmer

Jeff Zimmer is a mechanical engineer who collects and repairs antique clocks and watches and is currently engaged at the Asylum building a a residential pipe organ. His earliest machine shop experience occurred in graduate school where he designed and built a scale model of a nuclear power plant steam valve to analyze an acoustical instability. He loves everything mechanical, antique and or musical.


Target Audience

Machine Shop beginners and folks who are curious about Artisans Asylum's Machine Shop. Students who are 18 years or older.


Your Ticket Includes

Class Policies

Attire: Closed-toe shoes are required to enter the building. Safety glasses or goggles. Ear/hearing protection. Short-sleeved shirt or equivalent. Means of taking up long hair or beard.


Please bring a notebook or clipboard, and a pencil or pen for notes.


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! 


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