How It Works

Schedule your 1-on-1 session to learn how to use our equipment and get Hacker Lab certified!

Open to all Hacker Lab members, you can now sign up for your own one-on-one session with Hacker Lab instructor Mike to learn how to operate a manual milling machine.

Overview

This class is for those interested in using the Grizzly vertical mill. It covers the basics of mill components, setup, and use.

A mill is used to make precision parts through material removal. Operating a manual machine requires a skilled machinist with a "sense of feel." Though class will not make you a machinist, it will give you the foundations of operating a vertical mill. A particular focus will be given to safety for the operator and the machine, with the intent on preparing attendees to use Hacker Lab's Grizzley Mill for their own projects/practice.

This is also a great entry point for those who want to eventually transition to CNC work

Concepts covered include:

• Mill anatomy
• Cutting tools
• Workholding
• Speeds and feeds
• Climb vs. traditional cutting
• Milling operations
• Basic measurement and accuracy

Equipment Covered

• Grizzly G0759 - Mill with DRO

Important Information:

For all Classes:

• Please make sure to arrive 10-15 minutes early and sign our general release of liability agreement.
• While we have some PPE available, you MUST bring your own mask (N95 or greater), and we suggest you bring your own safety glasses. Masks must be worn correctly while inside the facility.
• Please wear shop-appropriate clothing: long pants, close-toed shoes, no loose or dangling jewelry, and tie back long hair.
• Do not come into the Lab if you have a cough, fever, or feel sick in the past 14 days.
• While there is no pre-requisite for this class, we strongly suggest you also take into to metal fabrication before or immidiately after, as the other metal shop tools are useful when preparing material for the mill.