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This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
From now till January 2025, classes are available on a sliding scale and you can sign up for up to 80% off the tuition price! Learn more and get access to discounts by clicking the box below!
Woodshop 101: Core Power Tool Safety
Woodworking is a great skill set to have under your belt!
Service Description
From fixing simple shelves to creating beautiful complex furniture, woodworking skills are handy to have. -Reminder to Makerspace Members- This is a REQUIRED WOODSHOP SAFETY COURSE. Learned skills are necessary before you can use the Wood Shop machines/electric tools independently. This course covers the basic functionality and use of the core power tools in any woodshop: the jointer, planer, table saw, band saw, and compound miter saw. In this three-hour session, students will learn (1) basic operations in milling, surfacing and dimensioning lumber (2) the components of each tool (3) safe operation of each tool (4) applications of each tool to surfacing & dimensioning lumber (5) alternative applications for each tool. Students will learn to make a variety of cuts with various saws and will learn to square and true boards using a jointer and planer. Students should come to the class with closed-toe shoes and long pants. Avoid loose clothing, long sleeves, gloves, and loose jewelry. The student material fee includes take-away PPE (basic ear protection, a dust mask, and safety glasses). Class size: 3 age restrictions:16 and up Class is taught by our Woodshop Lead Tyler Vaughan, if you have any questions about this class you can contact him here tjv14@hotmail.com Tyler is very upbeat and efficient, he'll get you squared away in no time.
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
::NOTE:: CANCELLATIONS- MUST be done no later than 24 hours before the Class date/time, to receive a refund. RESCHEDULING- MUST be done no later than 3 hours before the class. To Reschedule or Cancel please do so via our website: * Go to Mankatomakerspace.org * Log in to your account (or create an account using the email address which you entered when you booked the ticket for the class) *Go to MY BOOKINGS * Select the class *reschedule to another class date or cancel.
Contact Details
1700 3rd Ave, Mankato, MN, USA
mnmakersandartists@gmail.com