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Day Morning (before 12 PM) Afternoon (12 - 5 PM) Evening (after 5 PM)
Sunday
June 21, 2026
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Schedule 10:00am
With Nathan Rawling
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Schedule 3:00pm
With Lucas Harrison
 
Monday
June 22, 2026
   
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Schedule 7:30pm
With Mara Heneks
Tuesday
June 23, 2026
 
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Schedule 4:30pm
With Anthony Holland
 
Thursday
June 25, 2026
   
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Schedule 6:00pm
With Aaron Monikowski
Sunday
June 28, 2026
 
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Schedule 3:00pm
With Lucas Harrison
 
Monday
June 29, 2026
   
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Schedule 7:30pm
With Mara Heneks
Tuesday
June 30, 2026
 
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Schedule 4:30pm
With Anthony Holland
 
Thursday
July 2, 2026
   
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Schedule 6:00pm
With Aaron Monikowski
Complete these items to earn the badge.
  • Belt Grinders
  • Video watched, quiz taken, hair/clothing properly restrained, any questions?
  • Identify and describe the two belt grinders, which you would use for what
  • Which direction should material never be held in?
  • Grind a piece of metal
  • Good grip on workpiece
  • Workpiece level on the tool rest, or angled down if held above the tool rest
  • Not pushing hard
  • Cleaning up tool
  • Vacuumed up after use
  • Make sure switch is turned off

Kalamazoo Belt Grinder, Small (1"x42")

Description
The Kalamazoo Belt Grinder, Small (1"x42") is a versatile tool used for grinding, shaping, and finishing various materials, particularly metal and wood. Members at the makerspace utilize it for tasks such as sharpening tools, shaping knife edges, and smoothing surfaces, making it an essential resource for metalworking and woodworking projects.
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Belt Grinder Small (1' x 42")

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