Fab Lab: Intro to CNC Routing

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Intro to ShopBot: 3 sessions

Design with VCarve Pro: Tuesday January 9, 6:30 - 8 pm. Learn how to design and set up a 2D file to cut with the ShopBot. This workshop will focus on drawing and layout in VCarve Pro, including tool demos and workflow, with the goal of getting people set up with a file that they can cut.

Setting up the Tool: Tuesday January 16, 6:30-8 pm. Overview of toolpaths, router bit selection, and basic safety procedures for setting up the ShopBot to cut a file. We will look at VCarve Pro and the ShopBot control software, as well as physical setup of the workspace so that you can safely cut your file on the ShopBot.

Design a Cutting Board: Tuesday January 23, 6:30-8 pm. Use the ShopBot to make something practical for your kitchen! Participants with independent projects will have an opportunity to design and cut their work. Build something and take it home with you!

Drop in to the sessions that look good or take all 3 to be certified on the ShopBot.
Classes are free and open to the public.
Sign up online at www.fabville.net.

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Repeats every week every Tuesday 3 times.
Tuesday, January 9, 2018 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Tuesday, January 16, 2018 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Tuesday, January 23, 2018 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm

83 Highland Ave

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Teens

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