
December 2019
Auto Lift Safety Checkout
To use our Auto Lift, members must go through a safety check out on it. This is one of our most dangerous tools in that if is used improperly can kill you. We want to make sure people are aware of that and acknowledge that the user needs to do their duty in ensuring safe usage of this equipment.There is a fee to go through this check out, which will go directly towards the Auto Shop’s budget. If for some…
Find out more »Introduction to Wire Wrap Jewelry
Class DescriptionIn this class, Kathleen will teach students the basic wire wrap skill. The wire wrap is the key to most jewelry making. Once they know this skill, they'll be able to make simple to intricate necklaces, earrings, bracelets, etc. They will leave class with a finished pair of earrings and the skills to rule the jewelry world. Earrings will all be different, based off of what they choose to design with.About the instructor:Kathleen is the Executive Director at the…
Find out more »Intro to Wood Shop
Get the basics on how to use the tools in our Wood Shop in this introductory class! Work on a simple project and pick up the necessary skills to work with our equipment safely. Attendees will build a cheeseboard that they will go home with!Tools covered in this class:Table SawMiter SawPlanerBelt and Disc SanderFinish NailersDrill PressRequired gear: All clothing should be non-synthetic (cotton or canvas is recommended), Long pants, long or short sleeve shirt, boots or other closed toe shoes, hair-tie for…
Find out more »Intro to Soldering
Get your hands on a soldering iron and make something with electronics! Attendees will learn basic techniques for doing electronics soldering and how to use other associated tools. If you’ve never soldered before or could use a refresher on how to do it (or if you’re just looking for a fun class to take) this is the class for you!There are two electronics kits that are provided for pratice in this class. The basic kit is a Learn to Solder…
Find out more »Laser Cutter Training
Learn how to use the coolest prototyping and customizing tool: the Laser Cutter!In this class we will cover the operation of our 30 watt CO2 laser cutter. We will go over how the machine works, how to make designs, and how to set it up.The software we use for designing and preparing code for the laser cutter is called VCarve Pro. You can download a trial of on their website here to try and get a feel for it.Attendees will make name…
Find out more »Open House
Learn about the makerspace and what our members do at this Open House event. Get a tour of the facility and see what membership has to offerLearn about the makerspace and what our members do at this Open House event. Get a tour of the facility and see what membership has to offer!Drop-ins welcome, no need to RSVP!See the equipment and space that members have access to!See the projects that people have made, from furniture to motorcycles to robots to…
Find out more »January 2020
Intro to CNC Routers
Take your 2D and 3D designs and turn it into an engraved piece of wood or plastic, and soft metals like brass and aluminum!This class will cover basic concepts of CNC routers and how they work. We will guide attendees through the design of a name plaque carved from soft wood. Then will we take our designs and load them onto the CNC router and go over setup of the machine, what to watch for when running it, and proper…
Find out more »Member Meeting
Our next Member Meeting is November 7th at 6pm. Let us know if you can attend!Our next Member Meeting is December 5th at 6pm. Let us know if you can attend!What are these meetings? They are a chance for you to:-Hear updates-Get involved-Be heard-Meet membersThe goal is to keep them short and sweet, upbeat, and action-oriented.
Find out more »Tool Sharpening Presentation
Please join us for a presentation on tool sharpening and an introduction to the Guild of New Hampshire Woodworkers.Please join us for a presentation on tool sharpening and an introduction to the Guild of New Hampshire Woodworkers.From 12 -1 the Guild will introduce themselves and have members present to to provide information on their various subgroups.From 1 - 4 PM There will be a presentation on sharpeningThe Guild of New Hampshire Woodworkers will be presenting. Instruction on sharpening will include…
Find out more »Auto Lift Safety Checkout
To use our Auto Lift, members must go through a safety check out on it. This is one of our most dangerous tools in that if is used improperly can kill you. We want to make sure people are aware of that and acknowledge that the user needs to do their duty in ensuring safe usage of this equipment.There is a fee to go through this check out, which will go directly towards the Auto Shop’s budget. If for some…
Find out more »Intro to Welding – MIG
In this class participants will gain experience in the metal shop working with the MIG welder, along with supporting tools like the drill press, vertical, horizontal and portable band saws, angle grinders, and more. Participants will learn important safety precautions about the metal shop, and will leave the class officially cleared to use the metalworking facilities at PCMS.This class is intended for those with little to no experience in the metal shop. Individuals with no metal shop experience are encouraged to…
Find out more »Shaker Box Class
Join us for a two session class on building Shaker Oval Boxes. Following a classic, time tested process you will assemble two of these boxes of using reproductions of the patterns and molds originally used by the Shakers.Great for holiday gifts and storing your own stuff around the house!This will be 2 days, the Friday session between 6pm and 9pm, and the Saturday session between 10am and 1pm.The materials which are provided, are select cherry wood, copper tacks and wooden…
Find out more »Laser Cutter Training
Learn how to use the coolest prototyping and customizing tool: the Laser Cutter!In this class we will cover the operation of our 30 watt CO2 laser cutter. We will go over how the machine works, how to make designs, and how to set it up.The software we use for designing and preparing code for the laser cutter is called VCarve Pro. You can download a trial of on their website here to try and get a feel for it.Attendees will make name…
Find out more »Intro to TIG Welding
TIG welding is an advanced welding process that grants versatility, power, and control to a welder's skill set. This introductory class gives novice welders a first exposure to the TIG welding process. Though no experience is required, our Intro to MIG Welding class (or other relevant welding experience) is recommended for students enrolling this class. Students will learn the principles of operation, anatomy and set-up of a TIG machine, and manual operation of the TIG equipment.From the Miller TIG Welding…
Find out more »Intro to Soldering
Get your hands on a soldering iron and make something with electronics! Attendees will learn basic techniques for doing electronics soldering and how to use other associated tools. If you’ve never soldered before or could use a refresher on how to do it (or if you’re just looking for a fun class to take) this is the class for you!There are two electronics kits that are provided for pratice in this class. The basic kit is a Learn to Solder…
Find out more »Intro to Machine Embroidery
Want to add a logo or your name to a backpack or messenger bag?Want a personalized iron-on patch?Learn how to use the Brother PR620 six needle embroidery machine with Tim Watts. Learn how to put logos on shirts, monogram some towels, make patches, personalize a bag, make a custom hat, or add a special touch to your favorite jacket. We should have time for everyone to make 1-2 items depending on how many participants we have and the size of…
Find out more »Intro to Wood Shop
Get the basics on how to use the tools in our Wood Shop in this introductory class! Work on a simple project and pick up the necessary skills to work with our equipment safely. Attendees will build a cheeseboard that they will go home with!Tools covered in this class:Table SawMiter SawPlanerBelt and Disc SanderFinish NailersDrill PressRequired gear: All clothing should be non-synthetic (cotton or canvas is recommended), Long pants, long or short sleeve shirt, boots or other closed toe shoes, hair-tie for…
Find out more »February 2020
Intro to CNC Routers
Take your 2D and 3D designs and turn it into an engraved piece of wood or plastic, and soft metals like brass and aluminum!This class will cover basic concepts of CNC routers and how they work. We will guide attendees through the design of a name plaque carved from soft wood. Then will we take our designs and load them onto the CNC router and go over setup of the machine, what to watch for when running it, and proper…
Find out more »Auto Lift Safety Checkout
To use our Auto Lift, members must go through a safety check out on it. This is one of our most dangerous tools in that if is used improperly can kill you. We want to make sure people are aware of that and acknowledge that the user needs to do their duty in ensuring safe usage of this equipment.There is a fee to go through this check out, which will go directly towards the Auto Shop’s budget. If for some…
Find out more »Intro to Machine Embroidery
Want to add a logo or your name to a backpack or messenger bag?Want a personalized iron-on patch?Learn how to use the Brother PR620 six needle embroidery machine with Tim Watts. Learn how to put logos on shirts, monogram some towels, make patches, personalize a bag, make a custom hat, or add a special touch to your favorite jacket. We should have time for everyone to make 1-2 items depending on how many participants we have and the size of…
Find out more »Laser Cutter Training
Learn how to use the coolest prototyping and customizing tool: the Laser Cutter!In this class we will cover the operation of our 30 watt CO2 laser cutter. We will go over how the machine works, how to make designs, and how to set it up.The software we use for designing and preparing code for the laser cutter is called VCarve Pro. You can download a trial of on their website here to try and get a feel for it.Attendees will make name…
Find out more »Intro to Soldering
Get your hands on a soldering iron and make something with electronics! Attendees will learn basic techniques for doing electronics soldering and how to use other associated tools. If you’ve never soldered before or could use a refresher on how to do it (or if you’re just looking for a fun class to take) this is the class for you!There are two electronics kits that are provided for pratice in this class. The basic kit is a Learn to Solder…
Find out more »Intro to Wood Shop
Get the basics on how to use the tools in our Wood Shop in this introductory class! Work on a simple project and pick up the necessary skills to work with our equipment safely. Attendees will build a cheeseboard that they will go home with!Tools covered in this class:Table SawMiter SawPlanerBelt and Disc SanderFinish NailersDrill PressRequired gear: All clothing should be non-synthetic (cotton or canvas is recommended), Long pants, long or short sleeve shirt, boots or other closed toe shoes, hair-tie for…
Find out more »March 2020
Intro to CNC Routers
Take your 2D and 3D designs and turn it into an engraved piece of wood or plastic, and soft metals like brass and aluminum!This class will cover basic concepts of CNC routers and how they work. We will guide attendees through the design of a name plaque carved from soft wood. Then will we take our designs and load them onto the CNC router and go over setup of the machine, what to watch for when running it, and proper…
Find out more »Auto Lift Safety Checkout
To use our Auto Lift, members must go through a safety check out on it. This is one of our most dangerous tools in that if is used improperly can kill you. We want to make sure people are aware of that and acknowledge that the user needs to do their duty in ensuring safe usage of this equipment.There is a fee to go through this check out, which will go directly towards the Auto Shop’s budget. If for some…
Find out more »Intro to Machine Embroidery
Want to add a logo or your name to a backpack or messenger bag?Want a personalized iron-on patch?Learn how to use the Brother PR620 six needle embroidery machine with Tim Watts. Learn how to put logos on shirts, monogram some towels, make patches, personalize a bag, make a custom hat, or add a special touch to your favorite jacket. We should have time for everyone to make 1-2 items depending on how many participants we have and the size of…
Find out more »Laser Cutter Training
Learn how to use the coolest prototyping and customizing tool: the Laser Cutter!In this class we will cover the operation of our 30 watt CO2 laser cutter. We will go over how the machine works, how to make designs, and how to set it up.The software we use for designing and preparing code for the laser cutter is called VCarve Pro. You can download a trial of on their website here to try and get a feel for it.Attendees will make name…
Find out more »Intro to Wood Shop
Get the basics on how to use the tools in our Wood Shop in this introductory class! Work on a simple project and pick up the necessary skills to work with our equipment safely. Attendees will build a cheeseboard that they will go home with!Tools covered in this class:Table SawMiter SawPlanerBelt and Disc SanderFinish NailersDrill PressRequired gear: All clothing should be non-synthetic (cotton or canvas is recommended), Long pants, long or short sleeve shirt, boots or other closed toe shoes, hair-tie for…
Find out more »April 2020
Intro to CNC Routers
Take your 2D and 3D designs and turn it into an engraved piece of wood or plastic, and soft metals like brass and aluminum!This class will cover basic concepts of CNC routers and how they work. We will guide attendees through the design of a name plaque carved from soft wood. Then will we take our designs and load them onto the CNC router and go over setup of the machine, what to watch for when running it, and proper…
Find out more »Auto Lift Safety Checkout
To use our Auto Lift, members must go through a safety check out on it. This is one of our most dangerous tools in that if is used improperly can kill you. We want to make sure people are aware of that and acknowledge that the user needs to do their duty in ensuring safe usage of this equipment.There is a fee to go through this check out, which will go directly towards the Auto Shop’s budget. If for some…
Find out more »Intro to Machine Embroidery
Want to add a logo or your name to a backpack or messenger bag?Want a personalized iron-on patch?Learn how to use the Brother PR620 six needle embroidery machine with Tim Watts. Learn how to put logos on shirts, monogram some towels, make patches, personalize a bag, make a custom hat, or add a special touch to your favorite jacket. We should have time for everyone to make 1-2 items depending on how many participants we have and the size of…
Find out more »Laser Cutter Training
Learn how to use the coolest prototyping and customizing tool: the Laser Cutter!In this class we will cover the operation of our 30 watt CO2 laser cutter. We will go over how the machine works, how to make designs, and how to set it up.The software we use for designing and preparing code for the laser cutter is called VCarve Pro. You can download a trial of on their website here to try and get a feel for it.Attendees will make name…
Find out more »Intro to Soldering
Get your hands on a soldering iron and make something with electronics! Attendees will learn basic techniques for doing electronics soldering and how to use other associated tools. If you’ve never soldered before or could use a refresher on how to do it (or if you’re just looking for a fun class to take) this is the class for you!There are two electronics kits that are provided for pratice in this class. The basic kit is a Learn to Solder…
Find out more »Intro to Wood Shop
Get the basics on how to use the tools in our Wood Shop in this introductory class! Work on a simple project and pick up the necessary skills to work with our equipment safely. Attendees will build a cheeseboard that they will go home with!Tools covered in this class:Table SawMiter SawPlanerBelt and Disc SanderFinish NailersDrill PressRequired gear: All clothing should be non-synthetic (cotton or canvas is recommended), Long pants, long or short sleeve shirt, boots or other closed toe shoes, hair-tie for…
Find out more »May 2020
Intro to CNC Routers
Take your 2D and 3D designs and turn it into an engraved piece of wood or plastic, and soft metals like brass and aluminum!This class will cover basic concepts of CNC routers and how they work. We will guide attendees through the design of a name plaque carved from soft wood. Then will we take our designs and load them onto the CNC router and go over setup of the machine, what to watch for when running it, and proper…
Find out more »Auto Lift Safety Checkout
To use our Auto Lift, members must go through a safety check out on it. This is one of our most dangerous tools in that if is used improperly can kill you. We want to make sure people are aware of that and acknowledge that the user needs to do their duty in ensuring safe usage of this equipment.There is a fee to go through this check out, which will go directly towards the Auto Shop’s budget. If for some…
Find out more »Intro to Machine Embroidery
Want to add a logo or your name to a backpack or messenger bag?Want a personalized iron-on patch?Learn how to use the Brother PR620 six needle embroidery machine with Tim Watts. Learn how to put logos on shirts, monogram some towels, make patches, personalize a bag, make a custom hat, or add a special touch to your favorite jacket. We should have time for everyone to make 1-2 items depending on how many participants we have and the size of…
Find out more »Laser Cutter Training
Learn how to use the coolest prototyping and customizing tool: the Laser Cutter!In this class we will cover the operation of our 30 watt CO2 laser cutter. We will go over how the machine works, how to make designs, and how to set it up.The software we use for designing and preparing code for the laser cutter is called VCarve Pro. You can download a trial of on their website here to try and get a feel for it.Attendees will make name…
Find out more »Intro to Wood Shop
Get the basics on how to use the tools in our Wood Shop in this introductory class! Work on a simple project and pick up the necessary skills to work with our equipment safely. Attendees will build a cheeseboard that they will go home with!Tools covered in this class:Table SawMiter SawPlanerBelt and Disc SanderFinish NailersDrill PressRequired gear: All clothing should be non-synthetic (cotton or canvas is recommended), Long pants, long or short sleeve shirt, boots or other closed toe shoes, hair-tie for…
Find out more »June 2020
Auto Lift Safety Checkout
To use our Auto Lift, members must go through a safety check out on it. This is one of our most dangerous tools in that if is used improperly can kill you. We want to make sure people are aware of that and acknowledge that the user needs to do their duty in ensuring safe usage of this equipment.There is a fee to go through this check out, which will go directly towards the Auto Shop’s budget. If for some…
Find out more »July 2020
Auto Lift Safety Checkout
To use our Auto Lift, members must go through a safety check out on it. This is one of our most dangerous tools in that if is used improperly can kill you. We want to make sure people are aware of that and acknowledge that the user needs to do their duty in ensuring safe usage of this equipment.There is a fee to go through this check out, which will go directly towards the Auto Shop’s budget. If for some…
Find out more »August 2020
Auto Lift Safety Checkout
To use our Auto Lift, members must go through a safety check out on it. This is one of our most dangerous tools in that if is used improperly can kill you. We want to make sure people are aware of that and acknowledge that the user needs to do their duty in ensuring safe usage of this equipment.There is a fee to go through this check out, which will go directly towards the Auto Shop’s budget. If for some…
Find out more »September 2020
Auto Lift Safety Checkout
To use our Auto Lift, members must go through a safety check out on it. This is one of our most dangerous tools in that if is used improperly can kill you. We want to make sure people are aware of that and acknowledge that the user needs to do their duty in ensuring safe usage of this equipment.There is a fee to go through this check out, which will go directly towards the Auto Shop’s budget. If for some…
Find out more »October 2020
Auto Lift Safety Checkout
To use our Auto Lift, members must go through a safety check out on it. This is one of our most dangerous tools in that if is used improperly can kill you. We want to make sure people are aware of that and acknowledge that the user needs to do their duty in ensuring safe usage of this equipment.There is a fee to go through this check out, which will go directly towards the Auto Shop’s budget. If for some…
Find out more »November 2020
Auto Lift Safety Checkout
To use our Auto Lift, members must go through a safety check out on it. This is one of our most dangerous tools in that if is used improperly can kill you. We want to make sure people are aware of that and acknowledge that the user needs to do their duty in ensuring safe usage of this equipment.There is a fee to go through this check out, which will go directly towards the Auto Shop’s budget. If for some…
Find out more »December 2020
Auto Lift Safety Checkout
To use our Auto Lift, members must go through a safety check out on it. This is one of our most dangerous tools in that if is used improperly can kill you. We want to make sure people are aware of that and acknowledge that the user needs to do their duty in ensuring safe usage of this equipment.There is a fee to go through this check out, which will go directly towards the Auto Shop’s budget. If for some…
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