Woodshop Orientation A: Table Saw, Miter Saw, Jointer & Planer

Learn by doing in this hands-on intro class and get cleared to use the Table Saw, Miter Saw, Jointer, and Planer!


Instructor Steve Estefan
Classes on Monday - Friday: Classes on Saturdays: Steve EstefanGreat For

• Ages 16+

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• Members that want to be cleared to use our woodshop

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• Those new to woodworking and want to learn proper tool safety and basic use

Skills Toolbox

• How to properly use the Table Saw, Planer, Jointer, Miter Saw

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• Hands-on experience with these tools with professional woodworkers 

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• Basic techniques for milling lumber

• Safety Do's and Don'ts for these tools 

• General woodshop Q&A 

Tool Clearance

• This class does not clear you to use any of the tools without also completing Woodshop Orientation B

• With completion of both these classes you will have full access to our entire woodshop
  
  

(Idea Foundry workshop members who have taken this class are cleared for independent use of these tools in the shop. Learn more about membership here.)

Pairs Well With
Take the second woodshop orientation class to be fully certified to use our woodshop! Woodshop B
Plan Your VisitAll materials and safety equipment supplied.  Closed-toed shoes, long sleeved shirts, natural fibers (cotton, denim, linen), with long hair pulled back. Plan to arrive for class about 10-15 min early and check in at the front desk.  Our main entrance is on State Street, with parking lot entrance on State St. as well. IF parking and street parking available.
Tickets:Idea Foundry Member - $90Non Member - $105