Manual Machining Lathe

A current 64-hour evening class in machine-shop safety, hand tools, shop equipment, measuring, layout, lathe construction, and part production.

64 contact hoursOpen

Dates

September 16, 2026 - November 5, 2026

Schedule

Wednesdays and Thursdays, 6:00-10:00 PM

Location

San Jacinto College North Campus · Houston, Texas

Cost

$940 course fee; required PPE, textbook, and flash drive may cost extra

Machining opportunity

About the program

San Jacinto College's MCHN 55047 introduces the safety, tools, and equipment used in a machine shop. Learners practice with the drill press, band saw, grinder, measuring tools, and parts layout before studying lathe construction and operation and producing parts in the shop.

What participants will learn

+Machine-shop safety
+Hand tools and shop equipment
+Drill press, band saw, and grinder use
+Measuring tools and parts layout
+Lathe construction and operation
+Manual production of machined parts

Who this program is for

+No prerequisite is stated
+PPE, a textbook, and a flash drive are required

Program highlights

+Available fall 2026 section
+Evening schedule
+64 contact hours
+Direct noncredit checkout