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Woodworking Basics: Hand Tools

Learn how to use hand tools skillfully in this four-session component of BARN's Beginning Woodworking series.

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Woodworking Basics: Hand Tools

Woodworking Basics: Hand Tools

Learn how to use hand tools skillfully in this four-session component of BARN's Beginning Woodworking series.

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Learn how to use woodworking hand tools with a project specifically designed to give you experience with the most common ones. You'll learn to use:

  • Measuring and marking tools.
  • Crosscut and rip cut hand saws.
  • Hand planes.
  • Chisels.
  • Hand drill (bit and brace).
  • Coping saw.

Details

A $20 materials fee, included in the cost of the class, covers everything you'll need.

Project

A two-compartment tote, handy for storing or carrying silverware, garden tools, or other items.

Prerequisites

Orientation to the Woodshop

Class Policies

  • Ages 14 and up are welcome.
  • You must wear closed-toe shoes to class.
Instructor
Paul Kury

Paul Kury studied woodworking at Lonnie Bird’s School of Fine Woodworking in Dandridge, Tenn., and has been an active woodworker for more than 40 years. His preference is 18th-century furniture. Paul also volunteers as a woodworking safety monitor at BARN.

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