Maker Cube Events

Router Table Orientation
2025-11-28 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Vancouver) | Maker Cube, #104B 5947 206A Street, Langley, V3A8M1, Canada
Learn about Router Table Basics
This workshop will teach you the basics of the Router Table. Join us if you’re looking for more experience on woodshop tools! During this workshop you will learn about different bits, profiling edge, rabbets, different tips and tricks for handling material, and setting up your cut safely.
Duration: 1.5-2 hours – please arrive on time to participate
4:00pm – 6:00pm
Class Capacity: 2-6
Difficulty: Beginner
Age: 14+
**Please note registration closes 24 hours prior to class**
Come to our workshop if:

You want to know the difference between a groove and dado.
You love challenging yourself by learning new skills.

Skills Learned:

Different bits and how they are used
Basics to profiling with the Router Table
Setting up the Router Table for Rabbets, Dado, and Grooves

Class Goals:
By the end of the class, participants will be comfortable to safely run the Router table to use it for a couple of simple setups. You will get hands-on practice time for profiling and dados.
Not a member? If you love the class and want more shop time we offer great incentives for new members on the day of the workshop.
Click here to learn more about membership at Maker Cube.
Safety First
General attire requirements:

Safety Glasses (participants must bring their own eye protection, if they do not have eye protection a pair of safety glasses can be purchased at Maker Cube’s front counter)
Mask (if you have sensitivities to sawdust/airborne dust)
Closed-toe shoes
Long hair tied back
No loose jewelry or cords
No long sleeved shirts or loose clothing

What is the age limit for the class?
The minimum age for participants is 14. Participants under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian provide supervision during the class.
Where can I park?
Maker Cube’s parking lot has ample space available. Should the lot reach capacity, there is additional street parking along 206A St.
How do I cancel or reschedule a class?
Refunds or credit for future classes will only be provided if we are notified by email to info@makercube.ca at least 24 hours in advance of the class. No refunds will be provided for late cancellation, and a re-booking fee of 50% of the cost of the class will be applied to reschedule a class.
Processing fees not refunded.
Please arrive 15 minutes before the class for sign-in and to ensure it starts on time. Those arriving more than 5 minutes late will not be able to attend. In the event of low registration, the class will be canceled and participants registered will be rescheduled to an alternate class date.
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MIG Welding Basics
2025-11-30 13:00 - 16:00
Take home your very own rocket stove in this introductory welding class!

In this introductory level MIG welding orientation, you can get hands on experience with tools in the metal shop and learn the step by step process to create clean strong welds. You will carry out several operations to prep your material, tack your pieces and lay a simple bead. This process aims to make you comfortable using the tools and gain welding experience. All of this combined will make your very own rocket stove!
Duration: 3 hours
Time: 1:00pm-4:00pm (please note the class may exceed 3 hours and go until 4:30)
Maximum Participants: four (4)
**Please note registration closes 24 hours prior to class**
Class Goals: You will learn the proper safety procedures and the routine set up to weld confidently. By the end of the class you will have gained experience in: prepping and cleaning stock for a weld, tacking a weld, creating T joints and the outside corners of welds, and fitting a MIG weld into your project. The final project will be a rocket stove you can proudly take home and use.
Our instructor will explain the mechanics of each tool and carry out an orientation to demonstrate their function. You will be authorized to use the tools independently and receive ample practice time.
After the orientation, members at Maker Cube will be able to use the tools covered in the orientation on a regular basis after successful completion of the testing portion each tool.
Come to our workshop if :
You want to increase your exposure to welding
You are not scared of a few sparks flying (literally)
You want to make your own iron man suit
Not a member? If you love the class and want more shop time we offer great incentives for new members on the day of the workshop. Click here to learn more about membership at Maker Cube.
Safety First
Required:

Welding Mask (We strongly recommended that participants bring their own welding shield, if a participant does not have a welding mask, a sanitized welding mask will be provided)
Safety Glasses (participants must bring their own eye protection, if they do not have eye protection a pair of safety glasses can be purchased at Maker Cube’s front counter)
Closed Toed Shoes (preferably boots)
Denim jeans
Long sleeves
Long hair tied back
No loose jewelry
No flammable materials (synthetic material such as polyester,nylon etc.)

Recommended:

Steel toed boots
A baseball cap

Prerequisites: None
Tools Learned:

Angle Grinders
MIG welder

About the Instructor :

Corey Gerard – Welding Instructor at Maker Cube
Corey’s interest in fabrication began in 2012 when he started working for a water jet company. After a few years of building a strong skill set in metallurgy, precision measures and water jet cutting, Corey began a new career path working for foundation mechanical. At his new career he has expanded his welding skills while learning how to build brewery equipment and gained experience in laser cutting, graphic design and brewing beer!
In his space time when he’s not tinkering at Maker Cube, Corey enjoys; rock climbing in the summer, snow boarding in the winter, playing guitar and drinking an ice cold beer.
FAQS
What is the age limit for the class?
The minimum age for participants is 14. Participants under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian provide supervision during the class.
Where can I park ?
Maker Cube’s parking lot has ample space available. Should the lot reach capacity, there is street parking along 206A St.
How do I cancel or reschedule a class?
Refunds or credit for future classes will only be provided if we are notified by email to info@makercube.ca at least 24 hours in advance of the class. No refunds will be provided for late cancellation, and a re-booking fee of 50% of the cost of the class will be applied to reschedule a class.
Processing fees not refunded.
Please arrive 15 minutes before the class for sign-in and to ensure it starts on time, those arriving more than 5 minutes late will not be able to attend. In the event of low registration, the class will be canceled and participants registered will be rescheduled to an alternate class date.
For more information about membership, visit http://makercube.ca/how-to-become-a-maker
