BL_S: 2x72" Belt Grinder Sign Off

This class teaches the basic techniques and safety practices needed to begin making your own tools and knives on the Nova Labs 2" x 72" belt grinder, and provides a signoff if you demonstrate a solid understanding of tool operation and safety practices during the class.

Our 72 inch grinder has a 2 inch belt and is specifically designed for precision grinding tools and knives. It gives you a lot of freehand grinding surfaces that get into corners and curves of your piece. If you know a few simple techniques, it is safe, efficient, and a joy to use but there are some serious risks involved so a signoff is required to use the tool.

Sign off: 72 inch Belt Grinder
Prerequisite: Nova Labs Green Orientation.

NOTE: Due to COVID-19 restrictions, this class is being offered ONLY to current Nova Labs members. You MUST provide your own respirator or mask!

Minors under 16 may NOT take the class.

Minors 16-17: May take the class, but parents must remain in the lab and available in case needed or in an emergency.

SAFETY: Must wear leather shoes and non-synthetic clothes (synthetics will melt and can stick to your skin). A dust mask or respirator is required.

NOTE: In the past (and presumably the future), Nova Labs has provided paper filter masks for use. Due to ongoing shortages we will NOT be able to provide a mask for this class and you'll need to bring your own. Half-face masks like this one (https://www.amazon.com/SAS-Safety-8661-93-Bandit-Respirator/dp/B0038TD8BI/) are still available at most home improvement stores.

The 2x72 Belt Grinder is a RED tool, and the signoff is required to use the tool independently.

Nova Labs previously announced this event on Meetup.com.