Woodshop Safety Class

About this event

Host: Matthew Cleary Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-6900754 Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00 Price: Non-Members - $20.00

Learn the basics to safely operate the major woodshop tools in this safety class, including understanding the limitations of each tool, the forces created when using the tool and how to maintain safe control for improved performance. Tools covered: SawStop table saw, jointer, planer, miter saw, band saw, drill press, router table, oscillating spindle and belt/disk sanders, and scroll saw. Expect around an hour and a half of walkthrough with our tools and equipment, followed by a woodshop clean-up.

Prerequisites: Please read the woodshop tool access policy and safety requirements on the wiki page prior to coming to class. https://wiki.makeict.org/wiki/Woodshop_Area MakeICT Waiver if you haven't done it yet: https://www.smartwaiver.com/w/5a7371cfedd7b/web/

Safety Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): • Mandatory: Closed-toed shoes, eye protection, short sleeves • Advisable: Hearing protection, and a dust mask.

The Class will meet up by the Welcome Center and then walk down to the woodshop together.

Upon completion of the safety demonstration, you can use this woodshop equipment for your projects whenever you work at MakeICT as a member!