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• LEARN THE CNC ROUTER (Certification) - June 2025

  • Start
    Tuesday, June 03, 2025
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  • End
    Friday, June 13, 2025
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    1130 8th Street East, Owen Sound
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  Duration:  2 Classes per week for 2 weeks
  

  Cost: $289 + HST
  

  Dates:

  Tuesday June 3rd, 2025

  Thursday June 5th, 2025

  Tuesday June 10th, 2025

  Friday June 13th, 2025

  Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm
  

  Instructor: Dave Trimbee

  Description: 

  CNC router computer-controlled machines that are widely used in woodworking, and other industries for precision cutting, drilling and much more. This workshop will provide you with an introduction to CNC routers, from design to production, for anyone who wants to learn the basics of this technology.

  In this workshop, you will learn:

  • The basics of CNC routers and how they work
  • The software tools used to design and program CNC router operations
  • How to set up and operate a CNC router safely and efficiently
  • Techniques for creating complex designs and shapes with a CNC router
  • Best practices for material selection, tooling, and finishing
  • Tips for troubleshooting and optimizing CNC router operations

  By the end of the workshop, you will have a solid understanding of how to use a CNC router to produce high-quality, precision parts and products. You will also gain hands-on experience with a CNC router and Vectric's V-carve Pro software.

  Whether you are a hobbyist or a professional, this workshop will help you take your skills to the next level and unlock the full potential of CNC router technology.

  Prerequisites: No prior experience with CNC routers or CAD/CAM software is required, but familiarity with basic woodworking tools and concepts is recommended.

  Equipment:  Participants are required to bring their own laptops and install the Vectric V-carve pro software on it. If you do not have your own laptop please give us a call and we will arrange accommodations for you. 

  Axyz CNC Certification Day:

  During the workshop's second day, you will schedule your time slot for the certification session scheduled on the fourth day of the class.

  
  

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• 3D Printing Basics w/ Fred DeBoard - June 11th

  • When
    Wednesday, June 11, 2025
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    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    1130 8th Street E, Owen Sound, ON

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  Join 3D Printing Expert Fred DeBoard as he shows you the basics of 3D printing and certifies you on the 3D printers at the makerspace. This course will teach you how to load/unload filament, calibrate the printers, select and download files to print and discuss troubleshooting and special techniques to get the most out of your prints.

  COST: $65 plus tax

  MAX Particiants: 6

  DATE: Wednesday, June 11th 2025

  TIME: 6pm-9pm

  
  

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• LEARN WOODWORKING - Decorative Box

  • Start
    Wednesday, June 11, 2025
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  • End
    Wednesday, June 18, 2025
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    1130 8th Street East Owen Sound, ON
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  LEARN WOODWORKING - DECORATIVE BOX with Will Elliot

  DATES: Wednesday Evenings, June 11th, June 18th, 2025 (2 sessions)

  TIME: 6pm-9pm

  COST: $199

  MAX: 6 Participants

  COURSE DESCRIPTION:

  Join Expert Will Elliot for a great introductory woodworking course where you will learn basic woodworking techniques, how to use the woodshop tools and machines and put together a decorative box.

  This program is perfect for those starting out and wanting to try their hand at woodworking.

  MACHINES USED:

  • Resaw bandsaw
  • Jointer
  • Planer
  • Chop saw
  • Router Table
  • Panel Sander

  

  
  

  About Your Instructor

  

  I have worked in the wood furniture manufacturing industry for almost 30 years but at my core am a self-taught woodworker. I grew up in a hardware store, so tools have been a part of my life forever! When it comes to training or teaching skills, I try to start at the most basic, and work my way up. I look forward to working with you in the woodshop.

  
  

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• HOME IMPROVEMENT SERIES - HOME ELECTRICAL

  • Start
    Wednesday, June 11, 2025
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  • End
    Wednesday, June 25, 2025
  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    1130 8th St E, Owen Sound, ON
  • Registered
    6 registrants

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  Home Improvement Series - Home Electrical

  Date: Wednesdays 6pm-9pm June 11th, 18th and 25th, 2025

  COST: $135 for 9 hours of instruction and hands on learning

  Course Description

  This practical, in-person course is designed to teach homeowners the fundamentals of residential electricity, safe installation practices, and the requirements of the Ontario Electrical Safety Code (OESC). Through a blend of hands-on activities and simplified technical concepts, students will leave empowered to understand their home’s electrical system, complete basic upgrades, and know when to call a professional.

  Course Outline

  Lesson 1 – Basic Electrical Theory & Safe Practices

  Topics Covered:

  • Structure of electricity: atoms, current, voltage, resistance
  • DC vs. AC: sources, uses, and power transmission
  • Ohm’s Law: theory and water analogy
  • How electricity is produced and delivered
  • Home electrical tour: meter, panel, breakers, cables
  • Common household electrical issues

  Hands-On Activities:

  • Installing a utility box and receptacle on a board
  • Testing outlets with a multimeter, plug tester, and contact tester

  Lesson 2 – Understanding the Ontario Electrical Safety Code (OESC)

  Topics Covered:

  • What is the OESC and why it matters
  • Permits, inspections, and when to call the ESA
  • Receptacle spacing, wire sizing, and breaker compatibility
  • Grounding vs. bonding
  • Kitchen and bathroom electrical requirements
  • GFCI and AFCI protection
  • Tamper-resistant and weather-resistant devices

  Hands-On Activities:

  • Installing a GFCI and light circuit on a board
  • Code-based photo game: “What’s wrong with this picture?”

  Lesson 3 – Dimmers, Ceiling Fans, and Smart Home Basics

  Topics Covered:

  • Electrical safety review
  • Dimmer switch types and installation
  • Ceiling fan installation requirements and code considerations
  • Smart home product overview: switches, plugs, thermostats, and automation
  • Connectivity types and security concerns

  Hands-On Activities:

  • Install and test a dimmer switch on a board
  • Group installation of a ceiling fan on a demo rig
  • Live demo of smart home device integration

  By the End of the Course, Students Will:

  • Understand how their home’s electrical system functions
  • Know how to install basic electrical devices safely
  • Recognize common hazards and code violations
  • Feel confident discussing electrical projects with professionals
  • Be aware of permit requirements and safe DIY limitations

  ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR

  
  

  Raised in Rosemont, Ontario, Heather McIlwee brings a unique combination of creativity and technical expertise to the electrical trade. After graduating from the Ontario College of Art and Design in 2003, she pursued a career in the skilled trades, earning her Red Seal Electrician certification in 2007 and achieving her Master Electrician designation in 2010.

  She launched her first company, Red Fox Electric, in British Columbia in 2012, where she operated for almost four years before returning to Ontario. In 2017, she founded Red Apple Electric, continuing her dedication to high-quality, customer-focused electrical work. As an electrical contractor, she is committed to promoting electrical safety and ensuring all work adheres to the standards of the Ontario Electrical Safety Code

  
  

  Heather McIlwee, AOCAD, 309A, M.E., E.C.

  ⚡️Red Apple Electric

  
  

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• MEMBERS & FRIENDS BBQ & CLEANING BEE

  • When
    Friday, June 13, 2025
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    5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    1130 8th Street E Owen Sound, ON N4K 5N8
  • Registered
    35 registrants

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  MEMBERS & FRIENDS BBQ & CLEANING BEE

  Join the Grey Bruce Makers Board, volunteers, fellow members and friends, at the makerspace for a BBQ and quick tidy up of the space to put a shine back on! Socialize, have some fun and food, let us know what you are working on, and hear about plans for the future!

  Feel free to bring a friend, or friends, to see the makerspace, meet our makers and see our amazing space.

  PRIZE DRAWS, DEALS on MEMBERSHIPS and MORE!

  DATE: Friday June 13th, 5:30pm-8:30pm

  WHO: Members, Volunteers and Friends of the makerspace. 

  Please RSVP to allow us some idea of the amount of food and beverages we need to prepare.

  Contact Dan Herrick at dan.herrick@greybrucemakers.ca with any questions or dietry restrictions.

  
  

   

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• INTRO TO MACHINING w/ Dave Walton

  • Start
    Tuesday, June 17, 2025
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  • End
    Thursday, June 19, 2025
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    1130 8th St E Owen Sound, ON N4K5N8
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  COST: $199

  MAX PARTICPIANTS: 4

  DATE: Tuesday June 17th and 19th 2025

  TIME: 6pm-8:30pm

  COURSE OVERVIEW

  Safety

  • Rotating machinery hazards- flying cuttings, sharp cuttings, clothing getting caught and noise. 
  • Fume exposure if you are using cutting fluid. 
  • PPE- safety glasses, safety shoes, ear plugs or muffs, no loose fitting clothing, no neck ties. 

  Machines | Lathe & Knee Mill

  • Parts of a lathe - Headstock, Chuck, Bed, Carriage, Cross slide, Compound rest, Tool post and Tailstock 4. 
  • Parts of a milling machine - Column and base, Knee, vise, Table, Spindle and collet, Traverse hand wheel, Cross feed hand wheel and vertical hand crank.
  • Functions of the components 

  Techniques

  • Turning parts to specific size, 
  • Drilling using the tailstock, 
  • Parting off, 
  • machining angles, 
  • machining tapers, 
  • cutting threads. 
  • Turning to size(show) 
  • Cutting speed formula RPM= 4x cutting speed/Dia 8. Parting 
  • Turning an angle 
  • Procedures performed on a milling machine- 
  • cutting keyways, 
  • accurately drilling holes in shafts, 
  • machining flat surfaces,
  • removing excess material. 
  • Cutting a flat on round stock

  Meet Your Instructor

  

  David (Dave) Walton

  I grew up on a farm and we fixed our equipment when it broke down. When I went to high school, I took tech subjects and I really liked working on a lathe and I always wanted to get one. In high school machine shop, I also got to learn how to run a vertical milling machine as well as a horizontal one. When I started a machinery repair shop, I purchased a lathe but I never had the space or the work for a milling machine but I would have loved to have one. I look forward to sharing my skills with you!

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• LASER Engraving Basics w/ Mark Brown - June 19th

  • When
    Thursday, June 19, 2025
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    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    1130 8th Street E Owen Sound, ON

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  Learn how to setup and use the EPILOG CO2 LASER here at Grey Bruce Makers. You will learn the basics of Corel Draw to bring in artwork and sending it to the laser for engraving as well as focusing and testing the laser, different materials to engrave on, and the cleaning and maintenance of the LASER. After the course you will be certified to use the lasers at Grey Bruce Makers.

  COST: $65

  MAX Participants: 6

  DATE: Thursday, June 19th 6-9pm

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• LEARN CAD - FUSION 360 with Mike Jones

  • Start
    Thursday, June 19, 2025
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  • End
    Thursday, July 03, 2025
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    1130 Street E Owen Sound

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  WHAT: Learn CAD Design -Autodesk Fusion 360 with Mike Jones

  WHEN: Thursday  Evenings June 19th and 26th and July 3rd from 6pm-9pm

  COST: $150 plus tax

  COURSE OVERVIEW:

  Do you want to learn how Autodesk Fusion 360 can help your projects? This beginner-intermediate course will teach you starting from the basics of Fusion 360, both for visualizing your project, but also to prepare guides to bring into the shop! If you want to perfect your design without wasting precious material, Fusion can help you visualize your project and let you correct your mistakes before they're permanent.
  
  Bring a laptop, external mouse, and a pair of safety glasses.
  
  You will learn how to use the sketch tool for drafting, dimensioning your parts, mark up your drawings, and assemble your parts together in one large 3D model.
  
  At the end of this course, you will have experienced the essential solid design elements of Autodesk Fusion 360 with industry standards.
  
  What you'll learn:
  Better understanding of 3D modeling (sketches, planes, reference lines, and more!)
  Using the sketch tool and properly constraining CAD dimensions
  Create part guides (drill markings, sanding lines, dimensioned drawings, etc) to bring to the shop.
  

  Assemble multiple components in one model

  About Your Instructor:

   Mike Jones has been using CAD programs for over 10 years.

  
  

  
  

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• 3D Printing Basics w/ Fred DeBoard - June 25th

  • When
    Wednesday, June 25, 2025
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    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    1130 8th Street E, Owen Sound, ON

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  Join 3D Printing Expert Fred DeBoard as he shows you the basics of 3D printing and certifies you on the 3D printers at the makerspace. This course will teach you how to load/unload filament, calibrate the printers, select and download files to print and discuss troubleshooting and special techniques to get the most out of your prints.

  COST: $65 plus tax

  MAX Particiants: 6

  DATE: Wednesday, June 25nd 2025

  TIME: 6pm-9pm

  
  

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• LASER Engraving Basics w/ Mark Brown - July 3rd

  • When
    Thursday, July 03, 2025
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    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    1130 8th Street E Owen Sound, ON

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  Learn how to setup and use the EPILOG CO2 LASER here at Grey Bruce Makers. You will learn the basics of Corel Draw to bring in artwork and sending it to the laser for engraving as well as focusing and testing the laser, different materials to engrave on, and the cleaning and maintenance of the LASER. After the course you will be certified to use the lasers at Grey Bruce Makers.

  COST: $65

  MAX Participants: 6

  DATE: Thursday, July 3rd 6-9pm

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• 3D Printing Basics w/ Fred DeBoard - July 9th

  • When
    Wednesday, July 09, 2025
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    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    1130 8th Street E, Owen Sound, ON

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  Join 3D Printing Expert Fred DeBoard as he shows you the basics of 3D printing and certifies you on the 3D printers at the makerspace. This course will teach you how to load/unload filament, calibrate the printers, select and download files to print and discuss troubleshooting and special techniques to get the most out of your prints.

  COST: $65 plus tax

  MAX Particiants: 6

  DATE: Wednesday, July 9th 2025

  TIME: 6pm-9pm

  
  

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• 3D Printing Basics w/ Fred DeBoard - July 23rd

  • When
    Wednesday, July 23, 2025
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    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    1130 8th Street E, Owen Sound, ON

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  Join 3D Printing Expert Fred DeBoard as he shows you the basics of 3D printing and certifies you on the 3D printers at the makerspace. This course will teach you how to load/unload filament, calibrate the printers, select and download files to print and discuss troubleshooting and special techniques to get the most out of your prints.

  COST: $65 plus tax

  MAX Particiants: 6

  DATE: Wednesday, July 23rd 2025

  TIME: 6pm-9pm

  
  

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• LASER Engraving Basics w/ Mark Brown - July 24th

  • When
    Thursday, July 24, 2025
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    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    1130 8th Street E Owen Sound, ON

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  Learn how to setup and use the EPILOG CO2 LASER here at Grey Bruce Makers. You will learn the basics of Corel Draw to bring in artwork and sending it to the laser for engraving as well as focusing and testing the laser, different materials to engrave on, and the cleaning and maintenance of the LASER. After the course you will be certified to use the lasers at Grey Bruce Makers.

  COST: $65

  MAX Participants: 6

  DATE: Thursday, July 24th 6-9pm

  
  

  
  

  
  

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