** Note: this event will be held in person at the makerspace. Read our Covid-19 requirements for attendees here.

Are you an experienced woodworker looking to get certified to use the woodshop? Out of the shop for a while and need a refresher?  Advanced Woodshop 101 is designed for experienced woodworkers to get access to the main stations in the shop, (Band Saw, Miter Saw, Belt Sander, and Drill Press).  Depending on time, we may be able to cover additional tools.

In this class, you will learn:

• Proper safety etiquette in the woodshop (ear & eye protection, tying back loose hair and clothing, keeping stations clean, etc.)
• Safe and correct operation of the 4 main woodshop stations (Band Saw, Miter Saw, Belt Sander & Drill Press) 
• When to use each station (Miter saw for cross-cuts, drill press for through holes, belt sander for rounding edges, etc.)
• Basics of planning & executing a project (measure twice, cut once, etc.)

At the end of class, you will be confident setting up the machines and using them safely on your own.  

Whom it’s for: Experienced woodworkers (age 18+).  This class will be primarily aimed at experienced woodworkers who are familiar with the tools, looking to get access to the woodshop. This is the certification course to use these tools in the Seattle Makers woodshop.  

What we’ll provide: Use of the woodshop stations and equipment, safety equipment (eyes & ears), and stock wood.

What to have ready for class: A can-do attitude! 

• Personal safety equipment (safety glasses & earplugs) are encouraged. Seattle Makers will provide this if you don’t have them. 
• Masks required due to COVID-19 protocol
• Dress accordingly for work in a woodshop, i.e. long hair/beards tied back, close-toed shoes, long pants, and clothes that you will not mind getting dirty or scratched.
• Please refrain from wearing loose clothing, especially around the torso and arms, and accessories if possible (rings, bracelets, long necklaces, etc.) 
• Exceptions made due to religious or cultural practices. 

Please sign up at least 24 hours in advance. To check availability within 24 hours of this event’s start time, call 833-2-MAKE-IT.