Woodworking
Woodworking Basics: Sanding and Abrasives
Explore equipment, tools, and abrasive media so you can make the best choices for your woodworking projects.
Policies and Tuition Assistance
Meeting Times
- Fri, 6/7/2024 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Fri, 6/7/2024
Closed
About
Do you ever get confused about which sanding tools or sandpaper to use on your projects? Do you want tips on how to remove milling marks, prepare for a stain finish, or take a surface to a polish?
This class, part of the Woodworking Basics series, explores the tools and abrasive media available in the Woodworking & Small Boatbuilding Studio and explains what works best in different circumstances. You can explore equipment from large to small, including your own hands.
This class, part of the Woodworking Basics series, explores the tools and abrasive media available in the Woodworking & Small Boatbuilding Studio and explains what works best in different circumstances. You can explore equipment from large to small, including your own hands.
This class is a component of BARN's Woodworking Basics Certificate program, which includes 14 classes and a mentored final project. Learn more »
You do not need to be a certificate student to take this class.
Materials
A $10 materials fee, included in the cost of the class, covers everything you'll need.
Class Policies
- Ages 14 and up are welcome.
- Wear safety glasses and closed-toe shoes, tie back long hair, and avoid loose-fitting clothing and jewelry. We recommend bringing your own safety glasses.
BARN Policies
- View BARN's Cancellation and Refund Policy.
- Tuition Assistance is available. Fill out the application before registering.
- BARN is committed to accessibility. We try to make accommodations when requested; the earlier you contact us, the more likely we can help. Please email accessibility@bainbridgebarn.org to find out more or request an accommodation.
- Sensory Statement: Makerspaces like BARN can be noisy and cluttered, smell strongly, and have bright or flickering lights. BARN is not an allergen-free facility. If you have concerns, please email info@bainbridgebarn.org.
Instructors or Guides
John McCormack
John McCormack is a furniture designer, maker, and teacher living and working in Port Townsend. A graduate of the cabinet and furniture making program at North Bennet Street School in Boston, he holds a Master in Fine Arts in furniture design from Rhode Island School of Design. He has written for various publications, including Fine Woodworking, which featured his piece on The Ultimate Crosscut Sled on its cover. He got his start in woodworking by studying under John Kassay, author and expert on Shaker and Windsor furniture. Read more at his website: https://www.johnpmccormackdesign.com/
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