Intro to Turning Class

In AWT’s Intro to Manual Turning, you’ll learn manual lathe safety, setup, tool geometry, and the fundamentals of facing, turning, drilling, boring, and basic threading over six evening sessions. The course runs in Mentor, OH at our Transformation Training Center and is designed to help you earn more by adding in-demand manual machining skills. Tuition is $1,100. 

What You Will Learn

• Lathe safety and machine anatomy (carriage, cross slide, compound)
  
• Workholding, chucking, centers, part runout, and dial indicator checks
  
• Tool selection & geometry (HSS vs. carbide) basics
  
• Feeds/speeds for turning, facing, drilling, and parting
  
• Basic threading with a quick-change gearbox; surface finish & tolerances
• Basic turning, boring, facing, and drilling operations

Schedule, Location, and Cost

• 6 sessions, 3 hours each (evenings; Wednesday series) 
  
• Dates: November 5 through December 17, 2025, 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
• Location: AWT Transformation Training Center, Mentor, OH
  
• Tuition: $1,100
  
• Seats limited; registration required.

AWT offers more Adult Programming. WorkAdvance sessions give anyone the skills to enter the manufacturing industry, and our Apprenticeship program is ideal for those looking to upskill. 

FAQ: 

Is this beginner-friendly? Yes, this class is designed for beginners and those wanting to upskill.

Do I need prior machining experience? Experience is helpful but not required.

Where is it located, and what is the cost?  Class is held at 8980 Tyler Blvd. in Mentor and the cost is $1,100.