Woodshop Tool Safety Checkout 1

Learn the basic safety principles of five key tools in the woodworking shop.

Member

$43.00 (any noted materials fee included)

Guest

$55.00 (any noted materials fee included)

Woodworking Certificate Participant

Free (any noted materials fee included)

Policies and Tuition Assistance

Meeting Times

Fri, 9/6/2024 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Fri, 9/6/2024

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About

In this hands-on class, you will make practice cuts on wood that the shop will supply. Completing this class qualifies you to use the following tools during open studio time or in classes that have this as a prerequisite:

Table saw
Planers
Jointers
Chop saw
Drill presses

Details

This is a companion class to Woodshop Tool Safety Checkout 2, which may be taken before or after this class.
To use the shop, you also need to attend the free, one-hour Orientation to the Woodshop.
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.
You will get more out of this class if you first view videos that cover these tools. You can go back to these at any time to review safety protocols. Find them on the Woodworking & Small Boatbuilding Studio page.

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.

Project

You will shape a piece of wood using specific studio tools.

Materials

All needed materials will be provided.

Class Policies

Ages 14 and up are welcome.

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.

Instructors or Guides

Mike Gearheard

Mike grew up in Seattle, graduated from the University of Washington, and served three years in the Peace Corps in Nepal. He worked for the Environmental Protection Agency for 33 years. Mike has lived on Bainbridge Island since 1988 and enjoys exploring the Olympics with his fly rod. He is a self-taught woodworker and boat builder. Mike and his wife, Billee, are committed to making BARN a thriving community resource.