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Students are given a piece of wood to cut and shape in this hands-on class. This is a companion to Woodshop Tool Safety Checkout 2, which may be taken before or after this Woodshop Tool Safety 1 class. Please see the calendar for more details.

To use the shop, you also will need to attend our free one-hour Orientation to the Woodshop class.

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

• Table saw
• Planers
• Jointers
• Chop saw
• Drill presses
  

Details

• Open to ages 14+.

• Please click here for BARN's current COVID-19 health & safety protocols.

• 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 Woodshop Studio page by clicking here.

• BARN is committed to accessibility. For those who might need physical assistance, please learn about BARN's Companion Program here.