archfw.org\/events<\/a>.<\/p>\nElectronic Archeology:
\nDeconstructing Computers and other electronic devices for Fun, Knowledge and Profit!
\nNovice makers are demystified about the fundamental components of the common desktop computer while simultaneously increasing their comfort in replacing internal components. Also learn methods of maximizing profits in recycling circuit boards and components. Bring your old computer(s), printers, VCR’s or other dead digital devices!<\/p>\n
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Week of May 15 – 21<\/p>\nThursday May 19 evening 6 – 9 PM<\/strong>
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\nMake a Custom Tool Holder or Apron.
\nFor the male or female who has never learned how to use a sewing machine, now’s your chance to learn from sewing machine teacher, Betsy Gemmer and costumer, Tonia Brown. Bring old jeans or your favorite fabric. Fabric available for those who are threadbare.<\/p>\n
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Sat. May 21<\/strong>
\nTekVenture has a booth @ Farmers Market, Parkview Field 9 AM – 1 PM.
\nSign up for Summer Workshops!<\/p>\nRPC
\nDraw Your Invention: Get started with SketchUp\u00c2\u00ae
\nSketchUp\u00c2\u00ae is one of the easiest CAD (Computer Aided Design) programs available free to aspiring designers. Engineer Peter Bolakowski helps you find your way around the program to draw your model or ideas. Workshop includes tour of the drawing, scaling and maneuvering tools, creating and saving files, accessing on-line files and generating G-code for 3D printing, routing and machining among other topics.<\/p>\n
Machineworx
\nBuilding the Air Rocket Launcher
\nGain basic assembly and machining skills while building a manually-operated pneumatic rocket launcher using PVC piping that will launch a paper rocket. A fun family project. Rocket builders will use the drill press, lathe and hand tools. Kit cost: $10<\/p>\n
Woodworx
\nLight Up Your Life: Make An Art Lamp
\nWoodmeister Leon Kowalenko shows you how to use the wood lathe and\/or bandsaw
\nto make a working lamp from wood (and other parts). Kit cost for electric parts or bring your own.\tKit cost: $12<\/p>\n
Botz & Voltz
\nElectricity: Plug Into This Invisible Force
\nElectricity flows: how is it monitored, how is it effected by loads, how is mechanical motion turned into electricity, how is electricity turned into mechanical motion? Explore circuit definition, effects of parallel loads, effects of parallel sources, effects of series loads and sources, Ohm’s Law, the Power Equation, the Energy Equation, the importance of wire size, dangerous voltages, flavors of electricity: DC, AC, 120V 220V 3 Phase. Take away a digital multi-meter, battery stick and light bulbs. Kit: $6.<\/p>\n
HotShop
\nGas Welding for Beginners
\nPortable gas welding and cutting requires no electricity. Learn Oxyacetylene welding and cutting equipment set-up, safety, job set-up cutting, brazing, fusion welding, filler rod welding, tips and techniques including vertical up and down welding.\tWear old jeans, long sleeved cotton or wool shirts, closed toed shoes. Safety gear is provided.
\nNo previous experience required. Ages 16 thru Adult<\/p>\n
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Sat. May 21
\nFlameworking at GlassPark\t\tThis is an Off-Site Workshop.
\nNoted glass artist, Eran Park introduces you to the gas flame working of glass in his studio GlassPark at 4037 South Wayne Avenue just South of the Friendly Fox Caf\u00c3\u00a9. Workshop includes tour of the shop, safety, tools and demonstration of technique. Particpants may make a small glass marble, pendant, leaf or other trinket.<\/p>\n
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Week of May 22 -28<\/p>\nSat. May 28<\/strong><\/p>\n
Machineworx
\nClamp It!\t\t$60
\nA refresher workshop for folks who already have some basic machining experience,
\nthis workshop will review the basic machining skills required to use the mill and lathe to produce a simple machinist’s clamp or mill stop tool. This is an all-day workshop with break for lunch.\tKit cost: $5<\/p>\n
HotShop
\nIntroduction to Forging
\nOverview of small forge blacksmithing by blacksmith Clint Casey, a member of the Indiana Blacksmith’s Association. Topics include safety, tools, materials, basic techniques with the hammer and anvil and more. Participants in this workshop will view one of the forge types which will be built in a Summer workshop on Building a Propane Forge. Participants must wear older jeans, sturdy shoes, long-sleeved cotton or wool shirts, no synthetic clothes. Safety gear will be provided.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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