Intro to Woodshop: Safety and Basics

Learn how to pick the right power tools for your woodworking project – and how to use them safely! No prior experience needed for this free class.

Due to overwhelming interest, we ask that you please RSVP here on Meetup. If the event is full or the time doesn’t work for you, have no fear — we will host this event again in future months!

We’ll cover the basics of power saws, drills, and sanders, and best practices for working in a shared woodshop. You’ll get familiar with the tools we have out on the shop floor: our miter saw, band saw, table saw, drill press, and belt sander.

This class should give you the confidence and fundamentals to get started on your own projects; just come by and use the woodshop any time the tool library is open!

Please wear close-toed shoes and avoid dangling hair, clothing, or accessories. Make sure you’ve created a MyTurn account beforehand so that you can sign our waivers.

\Current Sustainable Capitol Hill volunteers can always join this intro (i.e. current tool library volunteers can join even if RSVPs are full and there's a waitlist, because all volunteers are encouraged to build their woodshop confidence).