Badge & Build: Shapeoko CNC

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Introductory - No experience required

Age Requirement : 18+ Years of Age

Member Event

Instructor: Adam Work

Badges Earned: Shapeoko Mill

To earn badge, complete the video and quiz before the session, and ask the instructor to approve badge after.

Curious about CNC milling? This hands-on session will get you safely up and running on the Shapeoko Pro, MakeHaven’s desktop CNC router. You’ll learn how to operate the machine, complete a small test cut, and earn your Shapeoko Mill badge, unlocking access for independent use. This badge is also a required step toward using the Tormach CNC mill—so if you’re looking to move into advanced metal milling, this is one of the steps along that path.

What to Expect:

We’ll walk through safe machine setup, basic design in Carbide Create, and how to run a job from beginning to end. This is a badge-focused checkout session, designed to make sure you can use the Shapeoko safely and independently.

Want to take your CNC skills further? We also offer a bi-monthly VCarve class that dives deeper into design and toolpath creation for more complex projects.

Skills You’ll Acquire:

Safe operation of the Shapeoko CNC router

Securing materials and setting zero positions

Creating simple designs and toolpaths in Carbide Create

Executing a basic milling job

Understanding next steps for more advanced design work

What’s Provided

Shapeoko CNC machine access

Computers with Carbide Create installed

Materials for a small milling project

Safety gear and instructor support

Who Should Attend

MakeHaven members who want to get started with CNC milling. No previous CNC experience required, but completion of the online badge portion is mandatory before attending.

Prerequisites & Safety Information

Before attending, members must complete the online portion of the badge process:

👉 Shapeoko Mill Badge Page

When

Sunday May 4th, 2025 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Location

Main Space @ MakeHaven
770 Chapel St
Lower Level, via back elevator
New Haven, CT 06510
United States

Workshop Ticket Fee

MakeHaven Members

$25.00

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Reservation: Multipurpose Classroom(1st floor)

Sunday, May 4, 2025 - 2:00pm - Sunday, May 4, 2025 - 4:00pm

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Accessibility

Our facilities undergo periodic reviews to maximize ADA compliance. We offer accessible bathrooms, elevators, and wide walkways. In tool usage, we aim for universal access and work individually to adapt tools for safe usage as necessary. If you anticipate needing an adaptation to participate in this event or have further questions, please contact us at events@makehaven.org.