Build Your Own Lightsaber!
Hacksburg has partnered with the Lightsaber Club at Virginia Tech to hold a lightsaber making class. Build a movie-set-grade lightsaber with a full color blade, motion sound effects, and sturdy construction for lightsaber battles! You will machine the hilt out of aluminum, solder the electronics, and assemble the blade over several sessions. Non-members can sign up for a timeslot to come into Hacksburg to work, and members can work at any time.
If you’d like to attend, please sign up by filling out this form: https://hb.gy/sp2023lightsaber
Please sign up by March 11 so we have time to purchase materials.
Time: First lathe training session on Saturday, March 18 from 1:00PM to 4:00PM.
Location: Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Park and enter at the back of the building.
Cost: Varies. This class has a considerable material cost, which is given in the form listed above.
RSVP: RSVP by filling out the form listed above.
Welding 101
Welding allows artists, engineers, and makers of all kinds to fabricate strong structures out of metal. This class will cover the new Hacksburg TIG welder for usage with steel. Attendees will practice on scrap steel, using TIG welding techniques. Ages 16+, wear long pants with no synthetic fibers.
Time: February 19, 1:00PM-4:00PM
Location: Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Park and enter at the back of the building.
Cost: $5 for Hacksburg members, $10 for non-members.
RSVP: Sign up on Meetup! Spots are limited!
CNC Machining
NEW: Barring any unforseen developments, we will be using our new Onefinity CNC Gantry router pictured above!
Hacksburg will be hosting our CNC class on Sunday, January 15. Attendees will learn how to do basic CNC operations and think like a machinist. This class is the first in a three-part series. This part covers operation of the machine; the second part covers CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing) software; and the third part is a homework assignment for members who want to be qualified on the machine.
Please RSVP if you’re planning on attending on Meetup https://hb.gy/xPV4y or by sending an email to rsvp@hacksburg.org.
Time: January 15 from 1:00 to 4:00PM
Location: Hacksburg 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620, Blacksburg, VA
Cost: Free for members; $5 for non-members. Payment online can be done at https://paypal.me/hacksburg, or bring cash or check.
RSVP: RSVP on Meetup https://hb.gy/xPV4y or by sending an email to rsvp@hacksburg.org.
Fourth Annual DIY Holiday Ornament Workshop
Join us for a festive and family-friendly DIY workshop session to make your own custom personalized ornaments using Hacksburg’s tools and equipment. There are ornaments for all skill and age levels from kid to adult, including a laser cut card/ornament combo, tri-bead candy canes and wreaths, a decorate-your-own felt Christmas tree, metal wind chimes, and more!
There is a $5 suggested donation to cover materials costs.
Time: Sunday, December 4th, 1:00PM to 4:00PM
Location: Hacksburg Community Workshop, 1872 Pratt Dr. Go to the covered double doors at the back of the building. Look for signs, activites will be in Suite 1620, 1700 and the conference room.
RSVP: Email rsvp@hacksburg.org or go to Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/hacksburgva/events/288743249/
Wood Lathe Candlesticks - New Class!
On Sunday, November 13th we’ll be hosting a new class, Wood Lathe Candlesticks! Learn the basics of woodturning! This class will cover the tools and techniques of using a wood lathe. Attendees will make their own candlesticks in time for the holiday season. Wood will be provided.
Date: Sunday November 13, 2022 from 1pm to 4pm
Location: Hacksburg 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620, Blacksburg, VA
RSVP: https://www.meetup.com/hacksburgva/events/289403398/
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