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• New Member Orientation

  • When
    Thu, April 25, 2024
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Twin Cities Maker 3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
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  About this event

  Whether you are a brand new member of Twin Cities Maker, or have been a member for a really long time but haven't been in the shop for awhile, attending a new member orientation will get you up to speed on the policies, guidelines, and culture of Twin Cities Maker.

  Signup, download a copy of our handbook, and come to session, meet some new people, get questions answered, and get acquainted with Twin Cities Maker. go.tcmaker.org/handbook

  Orientation lasts for about 1 hour with time after for questions, support for issues, and to hang out after.  After you have completed orientation you will receive your fob to access the facility and once you have paid your fob will be activated.

  Registration for the event is required for attendance so that class sizes are small enough to facilitate learning and our volunteers have time to assign key fobs.If you cannot attend an in person orientation, please reach out to membership@tcmaker.org so that we can work out special arrangements.

  
  

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• Metal Shop Orientation

  • When
    Sat, April 27, 2024
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    TC Maker Metal Shop

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  This is basic metal shop orientation required for all new users of the shop. 

  We review all the available metal shop equipment, and explain training requirements for each one.  We also cover safety rules, storage, recycling, and where to get information.  When you are done, you will be allowed to use the basic tools in the metal shop, such as our angle grinders, drill press, benders and hand tools.  And you will be able to begin training on our more advanced tools (welders, band saw, plasma cutter, metal shear, press brake, etc.

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• CNC Orientation

  • When
    Fri, May 03, 2024
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    3119 E 26th St, Minneapolis, MN 55406
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    5

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  Join this in-person orientation to learn more about the CNC routers at Twin Cities Maker.

  Orientation will start in the classroom—not the CNC room.

  Agenda:

  • Overview of the CNC routers
  • Rules and Restrictions
  • How to get Signed-off
  • Demonstration of toolpath generation using VCarve
  • Demo cut on Shapeoko or the 4' × 8' Sequoyatec

  CNC orientation is generally held on the second Friday of the month.

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• New Member Orientation

  • When
    Tue, May 07, 2024
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Twin Cities Maker 3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
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  About this event

  Whether you are a brand new member of Twin Cities Maker, or have been a member for a really long time but haven't been in the shop for awhile, attending a new member orientation will get you up to speed on the policies, guidelines, and culture of Twin Cities Maker.

  Signup, download a copy of our handbook, and come to session, meet some new people, get questions answered, and get acquainted with Twin Cities Maker. go.tcmaker.org/handbook

  Orientation lasts for about 1 hour with time after for questions, support for issues, and to hang out after.  After you have completed orientation you will receive your fob to access the facility and once you have paid your fob will be activated.

  Registration for the event is required for attendance so that class sizes are small enough to facilitate learning and our volunteers have time to assign key fobs.If you cannot attend an in person orientation, please reach out to membership@tcmaker.org so that we can work out special arrangements.

  
  

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• Metal Shop Orientation

  • When
    Mon, May 20, 2024
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    TC Maker Metal Shop

  Register

  This is basic metal shop orientation required for all new users of the shop. 

  We review all the available metal shop equipment, and explain training requirements for each one.  We also cover safety rules, storage, recycling, and where to get information.  When you are done, you will be allowed to use the basic tools in the metal shop, such as our angle grinders, drill press, benders and hand tools.  And you will be able to begin training on our more advanced tools (welders, band saw, plasma cutter, metal shear, press brake, etc.

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• Shear and Press Brake Training

  • When
    Mon, May 20, 2024
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    TC Maker Metal Shop

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  We provide training on usage of the power shear, slip roller and press brake (box & pan brake) in the metal shop. 

  Note that this certification course  is required for the power shear, but not for the other sheet metal tools.

  
  

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• New Member Orientation

  • When
    Tue, May 21, 2024
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Twin Cities Maker 3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
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    20

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  About this event

  Whether you are a brand new member of Twin Cities Maker, or have been a member for a really long time but haven't been in the shop for awhile, attending a new member orientation will get you up to speed on the policies, guidelines, and culture of Twin Cities Maker.

  Signup, download a copy of our handbook, and come to session, meet some new people, get questions answered, and get acquainted with Twin Cities Maker. go.tcmaker.org/handbook

  Orientation lasts for about 1 hour with time after for questions, support for issues, and to hang out after.  After you have completed orientation you will receive your fob to access the facility and once you have paid your fob will be activated.

  Registration for the event is required for attendance so that class sizes are small enough to facilitate learning and our volunteers have time to assign key fobs.If you cannot attend an in person orientation, please reach out to membership@tcmaker.org so that we can work out special arrangements.

  
  

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• New Member Orientation

  • When
    Tue, June 04, 2024
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Twin Cities Maker 3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • Spaces left
    20

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  About this event

  Whether you are a brand new member of Twin Cities Maker, or have been a member for a really long time but haven't been in the shop for awhile, attending a new member orientation will get you up to speed on the policies, guidelines, and culture of Twin Cities Maker.

  Signup, download a copy of our handbook, and come to session, meet some new people, get questions answered, and get acquainted with Twin Cities Maker. go.tcmaker.org/handbook

  Orientation lasts for about 1 hour with time after for questions, support for issues, and to hang out after.  After you have completed orientation you will receive your fob to access the facility and once you have paid your fob will be activated.

  Registration for the event is required for attendance so that class sizes are small enough to facilitate learning and our volunteers have time to assign key fobs.If you cannot attend an in person orientation, please reach out to membership@tcmaker.org so that we can work out special arrangements.

  
  

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• CNC Orientation

  • When
    Fri, June 07, 2024
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    3119 E 26th St, Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • Spaces left
    12

  Join this in-person orientation to learn more about the CNC routers at Twin Cities Maker.

  Orientation will start in the classroom—not the CNC room.

  Agenda:

  • Overview of the CNC routers
  • Rules and Restrictions
  • How to get Signed-off
  • Demonstration of toolpath generation using VCarve
  • Demo cut on Shapeoko or the 4' × 8' Sequoyatec

  CNC orientation is generally held on the second Friday of the month.

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• Metal Shop Orientation

  • When
    Mon, June 17, 2024
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    TC Maker Metal Shop

  Register

  This is basic metal shop orientation required for all new users of the shop. 

  We review all the available metal shop equipment, and explain training requirements for each one.  We also cover safety rules, storage, recycling, and where to get information.  When you are done, you will be allowed to use the basic tools in the metal shop, such as our angle grinders, drill press, benders and hand tools.  And you will be able to begin training on our more advanced tools (welders, band saw, plasma cutter, metal shear, press brake, etc.

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• Shear and Press Brake Training

  • When
    Mon, June 17, 2024
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    TC Maker Metal Shop

  Register

  We provide training on usage of the power shear, slip roller and press brake (box & pan brake) in the metal shop. 

  Note that this certification course  is required for the power shear, but not for the other sheet metal tools.

  
  

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• New Member Orientation

  • When
    Tue, June 18, 2024
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Twin Cities Maker 3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • Spaces left
    20

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  About this event

  Whether you are a brand new member of Twin Cities Maker, or have been a member for a really long time but haven't been in the shop for awhile, attending a new member orientation will get you up to speed on the policies, guidelines, and culture of Twin Cities Maker.

  Signup, download a copy of our handbook, and come to session, meet some new people, get questions answered, and get acquainted with Twin Cities Maker. go.tcmaker.org/handbook

  Orientation lasts for about 1 hour with time after for questions, support for issues, and to hang out after.  After you have completed orientation you will receive your fob to access the facility and once you have paid your fob will be activated.

  Registration for the event is required for attendance so that class sizes are small enough to facilitate learning and our volunteers have time to assign key fobs.If you cannot attend an in person orientation, please reach out to membership@tcmaker.org so that we can work out special arrangements.

  
  

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• New Member Orientation

  • When
    Thu, July 11, 2024
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Twin Cities Maker 3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • Spaces left
    20

  Register

  
  

  About this event

  Whether you are a brand new member of Twin Cities Maker, or have been a member for a really long time but haven't been in the shop for awhile, attending a new member orientation will get you up to speed on the policies, guidelines, and culture of Twin Cities Maker.

  Signup, download a copy of our handbook, and come to session, meet some new people, get questions answered, and get acquainted with Twin Cities Maker. go.tcmaker.org/handbook

  Orientation lasts for about 1 hour with time after for questions, support for issues, and to hang out after.  After you have completed orientation you will receive your fob to access the facility and once you have paid your fob will be activated.

  Registration for the event is required for attendance so that class sizes are small enough to facilitate learning and our volunteers have time to assign key fobs.If you cannot attend an in person orientation, please reach out to membership@tcmaker.org so that we can work out special arrangements.

  
  

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• New Member Orientation

  • When
    Tue, July 23, 2024
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Twin Cities Maker 3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • Spaces left
    20

  Register

  
  

  About this event

  Whether you are a brand new member of Twin Cities Maker, or have been a member for a really long time but haven't been in the shop for awhile, attending a new member orientation will get you up to speed on the policies, guidelines, and culture of Twin Cities Maker.

  Signup, download a copy of our handbook, and come to session, meet some new people, get questions answered, and get acquainted with Twin Cities Maker. go.tcmaker.org/handbook

  Orientation lasts for about 1 hour with time after for questions, support for issues, and to hang out after.  After you have completed orientation you will receive your fob to access the facility and once you have paid your fob will be activated.

  Registration for the event is required for attendance so that class sizes are small enough to facilitate learning and our volunteers have time to assign key fobs.If you cannot attend an in person orientation, please reach out to membership@tcmaker.org so that we can work out special arrangements.

  
  

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• New Member Orientation

  • When
    Tue, August 13, 2024
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Twin Cities Maker 3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • Spaces left
    20

  Register

  
  

  About this event

  Whether you are a brand new member of Twin Cities Maker, or have been a member for a really long time but haven't been in the shop for awhile, attending a new member orientation will get you up to speed on the policies, guidelines, and culture of Twin Cities Maker.

  Signup, download a copy of our handbook, and come to session, meet some new people, get questions answered, and get acquainted with Twin Cities Maker. go.tcmaker.org/handbook

  Orientation lasts for about 1 hour with time after for questions, support for issues, and to hang out after.  After you have completed orientation you will receive your fob to access the facility and once you have paid your fob will be activated.

  Registration for the event is required for attendance so that class sizes are small enough to facilitate learning and our volunteers have time to assign key fobs.If you cannot attend an in person orientation, please reach out to membership@tcmaker.org so that we can work out special arrangements.

  
  

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