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Woodshop Certification - Beginners to Proficient FREE

Event Type:

Makerspace

Age Group:

Adult
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Event Details

In this 1.5hr session you will receive training on the tablesaw and chopsaw. Upon completion of this class, you will be certified to use the woodshop independently.

Who is this class for?

Tables & Chopsaw 101 is for members who have this level of expertise in the woodshop:

  • Beginners
  • Competent
  • Proficient

If you are an expert woodworker, please see Alain Navaratne for a rapid-certification.

Learning Objective

To be able to:

  • Learn the 'house rules' of the woodshop
  • Learn how to safely use the tablesaw and chopsaw

Learning Outcome

Once certified a member will be able to:

  • use the table saw and chop saw independently 
  • use the woodshop respectfully including cleaning

Membership Types and Access to the Woodshop

Once certified a member will be able to use the woodshop independently depending on membership type:

  • Certified library card members will have access to the woodshop during the hours of 10am-6pm Tuesday to Thursday and 10am-5pm Friday and Saturday
  • Certified members who have red entry badges will have access to the woodshop for 22hrs a days, 7 days a week.

Teacher:  Erik Sundell

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