Machine shops

**Lonelyshadow** · February 25th, 2013, 04:17 PM

Does anyone know if there are any machine shops in the Carlisle area that offer classes? I would like to get familiar with a CNC machine and possibly try milling a few receivers at some point in the future.

**Thomas Paine** · February 25th, 2013, 07:01 PM

check the local tech schools for adult evening classes.

its a shame, most machine shop programs are being closed because they are so high capital intensive, and enrollment is low.

i took one at North Montco Tech School. i got my company to pay for it, it was about $1200 i think.

if you're on unemployment, the state will pay for it.

**Thomas Paine** · February 25th, 2013, 07:02 PM

you're probably better off going to the local job shop and seeing if they'll let you hang out a bit if you clean the machines or something. Couldn't hurt to ask.

**WillD** · February 25th, 2013, 07:06 PM

Harrisburg Area Community College has machining classes at their Midtown campus in downtown Harrisburg. Not sure what they have but you could look into Cumberland Perry VTS.