Intro to Safety and Basic Tools [June 16, 2025]

This is the first of three non-credit introductory machine shop courses. Over the course of approximately 4 hours (9 am - 1 pm), participants will learn about machine shop safety, and complete the following hands-on tasks:

• Task 1: Drill press
• Task 2: Band saw
• Task 3: Hand tools
• Task 4: Chart reading
• Task 5: Countersinking
• Task 6: Counterboring
• Task 7: Tapping
• Task 8: Measuring tools

Intro to Turning [June 18, 2025]

This is the second of three non-credit introductory machine shop courses. Over the course of 6 hours (9 am - 12 pm & 1 pm - 4 pm), participants will learn about machine shop safety, and complete the following hands-on tasks on a lathe machine:

• Task 1: Facing
• Task 2: Turning
• Task 3: Drilling
• Task 4: Knurling
• Task 5: Grooving

Intro to Milling [June 20, 2025]

This is the third of three non-credit introductory machine shop courses. Over the course of 6 hours (9 am - 12 pm & 1 pm - 4 pm), participants will learn about machine shop safety, and complete the following hands-on tasks on a milling machine:

• Task 1: Milling tools
• Task 2: Workpiece setup
• Task 1: Facing
• Task 2: Drilling
• Task 3: Chamfering
• Task 4: End milling
• Task 5: Blind hole drilling
• Task 6: Frame/Side milling

Please note that class requires a minimum of 2 students to be registered before it can be offered, and has a maximum capacity of 4 students.

If the class is full and you are still interested, please add yourself to the waiting list. We will try to schedule another course as soon as possible.

Important Safety Note: Open toed footwear and loose clothing is not permitted in the shop.

Course Cost: $390 per student (Physics rate)

Location (Building Map)

McLennan Physical Laboratories
Mechanical Workshop, Room 067
University of Toronto
60 St. George Street
Toronto, ON M5S 1A7