Access Granted: Woodshop Safety and Basics

In this class you'll explore the essentials of woodworking and master precision cuts, flawless hole drilling, and crafting decorative edges on scrap wood. Acquire the skills to confidently utilize our woodshop and get started on your own projects.*The registration cutoff time for the class is 9 am on the day of the event.Skills Learned:How to safely use a SawStop table sawHow to safely use a chop sawHow to use a table router to create decorative edges and shapesHow to use a drill press to create holes and drill at accurate anglesHow to use a belt sander to smooth wood surfacesHow to use hand tools such as drills, drivers, orbital sander, and jig sawBasic knowledge of woodworking terminology and techniquesMaker Skills/Resources Needed:None

Made Studio

In this class you'll explore the essentials of woodworking and master precision cuts, flawless hole drilling, and crafting decorative edges on scrap wood. Acquire the skills to confidently utilize our woodshop and get started on your own projects.

*The registration cutoff time for the class is 9 am on the day of the event.

Skills Learned:

  • How to safely use a SawStop table saw

  • How to safely use a chop saw

  • How to use a table router to create decorative edges and shapes

  • How to use a drill press to create holes and drill at accurate angles

  • How to use a belt sander to smooth wood surfaces

  • How to use hand tools such as drills, drivers, orbital sander, and jig saw

  • Basic knowledge of woodworking terminology and techniques


Maker Skills/Resources Needed:

  • None