Mini-Lathe Certification Workshop

In this workshop the participants will learn the basics of turning metal as well as safety 

and the specifics of the HSL mini lathe. Operations will include turning parting, facing, boring and 

drilling on both aluminum and steel. After class you are encouraged to stay and utilize the skills 

you've been learning. 

Bonus: This class will also serve as certification on the HSL mini lathes and the 

possibility of working up utilizing the 12x36 lathe.

What you bring: Please arrive in closed toed shoes and short sleeves and with long hair tied back. 

Also bring any materials you would like to explore turning. 

What you leave with: Whatever you turn or part!

About Instructor

Jasper Nance has a been developing our metal shop over the last year in her effort to realize the 

HeatSync Labs Scanning Electron Microscope project. An electrical engineer by trade, she also 

enjoys making her own rocket engines, taking microsecond photos of bullets in flight, exploring 

drops of water under light microscopes, and spending time with her wife and cats.

HeatSync Lab Members:

Current members can use coupon code IMAMEMBER to receive their member discount