About this Event
Introduction to the basic tools and best safety practices of the woodshop.
Students who complete the course will be certified for use on the miter saw, joiner, plainer, table saws, band saws, and compound sander. Students will get hands-on experience with each of the tools as they take a section of board down to a squared up piece of lumber.
Students should come with close toed shoes and a way to tie back any long hair, as well as remove rings, gloves, and other jewelry.
>>Personal eye protection and masks required.<<
Wood will be provided.
Special Considerations and Warnings
Appropriate eye protection is required. Appropriate work shop attire is required including long pants/jeans, short sleeve shirt/top (or long sleeves with cuffs rolled above elbow), and sturdy closed-toe shoes or work boots. NO: overly loose fitting (i.e. baggy) clothing; unbound long hair; dangling/swinging jewelry and other accessories, or gloves.