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• LEARN THE CNC PLASMA CUTTER - Jan 19th

  • Start
    Monday, January 19, 2026
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  • End
    Saturday, January 24, 2026
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    1130 8th St E Owen Sound
  • Spaces left
    1

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  Learn the CNC Plasma Cutter – Design to Cut

  https://greybrucemakers.ca/event-6485757
  

  Cost: $199 + HST
  Date(s):  Monday January 19th, Wednesday January 21st, Saturday 24th 10am-1pm

  Workshop: Classroom & Metal Shop
  Maximum Participants: 6

  NOTE: PREREQUISITE - INTRO to V-Carve

  Course Description

  Ready to turn digital designs into sparks and steel? This hands-on course introduces members to the powerful world of CNC Plasma Cutting using the metal shop’s precision CNC table and Vectric V-Carve Pro software.

  Over three guided sessions, you’ll learn how to prepare your files, safely operate the plasma cutter, and create high-quality metal parts, signs, and projects. This course is a required certification for independent use of the CNC Plasma Cutter at Grey Bruce Makers.

  Whether you’re designing brackets, art, signage, or components, this class will give you the knowledge and confidence to bring your ideas to life in metal.

  Key Learnings

  • Introduction to CNC plasma technology and its capabilities

  • Create and prepare cut paths using Vectric V-Carve Pro

  • Understand kerf, pierce points, and toolpath planning for plasma

  • Material types and how they affect settings and edge quality

  • Machine setup, safety checks, and G-code export

  • Safe operation of the GBM CNC Plasma Cutter

  • Troubleshooting tips and post-processing your cut parts

  ✅ Prerequisites

  PC (Windows laptop) required
  Basic computer skills necessary.

  What to Wear

  • Steel-toe boots

  • Flame-resistant, non-synthetic long-sleeved clothing (e.g., cotton, denim)

  • Safety glasses (provided or bring your own)

  • Welding gloves (provided or bring your own)

  • No jewelry or loose clothing

  What to Bring

  • Laptop with Vectric V-Carve Pro installed (trial available at vectric.com)

  • USB stick for file transfers

  • Notebook and pen

  • Water bottle

  • All other materials provided

  ‍ About Your Instructor

  David Trimbee is a builder, educator, and digital fabrication specialist with a passion for teaching precision tools to creative minds. With experience in both woodworking and metal fabrication, David brings patience, humor, and clarity to every class — helping you cut clean, cut smart, and cut safe.

  
  

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• INTRO TO MACHINING w/ Iain Campbell Feb 9th & 11th

  • Start
    Monday, February 09, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • End
    Wednesday, February 11, 2026
  •  
    8:30 PM
  • Location
    1130 8th St E Owen Sound, ON N4K5N8
  • Spaces left
    4

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  ️Intro to Manual Machining – Lathe & Knee Mill

  https://greybrucemakers.ca/event-6480423

  Cost: $199 + HST
  Date(s): Monday, Feb 9th & Wednesday, Feb 11th, 2026 — 6:00–8:30 PM
  Workshop: Metal Shop (Machine Bay)
  Maximum Participants: 4

  Course Description

  Curious about the art and precision of machining? This hands-on course introduces you to the manual metal lathe and vertical knee mill, two essential tools for shaping and fabricating custom metal parts. You’ll gain a foundational understanding of how these machines work and learn to safely turn, drill, mill, and cut components to size.

  Whether you're exploring machining for prototyping, repair, or creative builds, this course gives you the confidence and skill to take your ideas into the world of precision metal shaping.

  Key Learnings

  Safety & PPE:

  • Hazards of rotating machinery: flying debris, sharp edges, and noise

  • Proper use of safety glasses, steel-toe shoes, and hearing protection

  • Importance of fitted clothing — no loose sleeves, jewelry, or neckwear

  Machine Overview & Parts:

  • Lathe: Headstock, chuck, carriage, cross slide, compound rest, tailstock, tool post

  • Knee Mill: Column, base, table, spindle, vise, hand wheels, vertical crank

  • Functions and controls of each component

  Techniques You'll Practice:

  • Turning parts to precise diameter

  • Drilling with the tailstock

  • Parting off, cutting threads, machining tapers and angles

  • Calculating RPM using cutting speed formulas

  • Milling flat surfaces, keyways, and drilled holes in shafts

  • Cutting a flat surface on round stock

  ✅ Prerequisites

  Basic understanding of shop safety recommended.

  What to Wear

  • Steel-toe boots

  • Safety glasses (provided or bring your own)

  • Fitted, non-synthetic clothing (cotton or denim preferred)

  • Hair tied back; no jewelry or loose accessories

  What to Bring

  • Notebook and pen

  • Water bottle

  • All tools and materials provided

  ‍ About Your Instructor

  Iain Campbell is a retired mechanical engineer with over four decades of experience in machining and engineering design. He cut his first CNC project 40 years ago and has since built a career that bridges hands-on manufacturing with technical training. For 25 years, Iain worked as a Technical Trainer at IBM, where he taught operating systems, systems and network administration, Python, SQL, and server security. Now CNC Manager at Upper Canada Stretchers — a company serving professional artists worldwide — he continues to combine precision, creativity, and practical instruction. Iain’s deep knowledge of machining fundamentals and approachable teaching style make him an excellent guide for anyone starting out in the machine shop.

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• INTRO TO MACHINING w/ Iain Campbell March 9th & 11th

  • Start
    Monday, March 09, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • End
    Wednesday, March 11, 2026
  •  
    8:30 PM
  • Location
    1130 8th St E Owen Sound, ON N4K5N8
  • Spaces left
    4

  Register

  
  

  ️Intro to Manual Machining – Lathe & Knee Mill

  https://greybrucemakers.ca/event-6480429

  Cost: $199 + HST
  Date(s): Monday, March 9th & Wednesday, March 11th, 2026 — 6:00–8:30 PM
  Workshop: Metal Shop (Machine Bay)
  Maximum Participants: 4

  Course Description

  Curious about the art and precision of machining? This hands-on course introduces you to the manual metal lathe and vertical knee mill, two essential tools for shaping and fabricating custom metal parts. You’ll gain a foundational understanding of how these machines work and learn to safely turn, drill, mill, and cut components to size.

  Whether you're exploring machining for prototyping, repair, or creative builds, this course gives you the confidence and skill to take your ideas into the world of precision metal shaping.

  Key Learnings

  Safety & PPE:

  • Hazards of rotating machinery: flying debris, sharp edges, and noise

  • Proper use of safety glasses, steel-toe shoes, and hearing protection

  • Importance of fitted clothing — no loose sleeves, jewelry, or neckwear

  Machine Overview & Parts:

  • Lathe: Headstock, chuck, carriage, cross slide, compound rest, tailstock, tool post

  • Knee Mill: Column, base, table, spindle, vise, hand wheels, vertical crank

  • Functions and controls of each component

  Techniques You'll Practice:

  • Turning parts to precise diameter

  • Drilling with the tailstock

  • Parting off, cutting threads, machining tapers and angles

  • Calculating RPM using cutting speed formulas

  • Milling flat surfaces, keyways, and drilled holes in shafts

  • Cutting a flat surface on round stock

  ✅ Prerequisites

  Basic understanding of shop safety recommended.

  What to Wear

  • Steel-toe boots

  • Safety glasses (provided or bring your own)

  • Fitted, non-synthetic clothing (cotton or denim preferred)

  • Hair tied back; no jewelry or loose accessories

  What to Bring

  • Notebook and pen

  • Water bottle

  • All tools and materials provided

  ‍ About Your Instructor

  Iain Campbell is a retired mechanical engineer with over four decades of experience in machining and engineering design. He cut his first CNC project 40 years ago and has since built a career that bridges hands-on manufacturing with technical training. For 25 years, Iain worked as a Technical Trainer at IBM, where he taught operating systems, systems and network administration, Python, SQL, and server security. Now CNC Manager at Upper Canada Stretchers — a company serving professional artists worldwide — he continues to combine precision, creativity, and practical instruction. Iain’s deep knowledge of machining fundamentals and approachable teaching style make him an excellent guide for anyone starting out in the machine shop.

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