What You'll Learn

The wood lathe is an amazing tool designed to help you carve railings, chair and table legs, and other intricate wooden pieces.

This class is a two hour safety and tool use class designed to get you up to speed quickly and is part of our Makerspace Training.

It is a required class for anyone wishing to use the Wood Lathe in the Woodshop at the Sacramento Hacker Lab.

    We'll Cover:
  • Wood Lathe Safety
  • Operation of Hacker Lab's Grizzly Wood Lathe

Important Information

  • Please make sure to arrive 10-15 minutes early and sign our general release of liability agreement.
  • Masks must be worn correctly while inside the facility.
  • Do not come into the Lab if you have a cough, fever, or feel sick in the past 14 days.
  • This class will be taught in our makerspace, so wear shop appropriate clothing: close-toed shoes, N95 respirator, long-pants, no jewelry, no loose or dangling clothing, & securely tie back long hair.

    About the Instructor

Woodturning & Wood Lathe Basics - 1-on-1 with/ Marc
HackerLab Sacramento 2533 R Street Suite 120 Sacramento, CA 95816 Map

Cancellation Policy

Please be aware: Most of our one-on-one classes require students to register at least 48 hours ahead of class time, after which they will be marked 'Not available'. Our regular cancellation policy of 48 hours of advance notice also applies.