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Learn basic safety principles of key woodworking power tools with the goal of being checked out to use them during the Woodworking Studio's 30 hours a week of Open Studio time.

Woodshop Tool Safety Checkout 1 will qualify you to use the following tools during open shop time and in classes that require certification in these tools:

• Table saw
• 15-inch planer
• Jointer
  
• Chop saw
• Band saw (14-, 16- & 18-inch)
• Scroll saw
• Drill press

You will get more out of this class if you first view videos that cover these tools. See them by clicking on this link. (Hint: You can go back to these at any time to review safety protocols. Find them on the BARN website, under our Woodshop Studio page under "Watch Informative Videos".

Details:

• Wear close-toe shoes.
• Bring and wear safety glasses.
• Wear hearing protectors when warranted; bring your own or use BARN's.
• Tie back long hair. Avoid loose-fitting clothing and dangly jewelry; roll up sleeves.