About

The table saw is a cornerstone of every woodworking shop, and in this class you'll learn the fundamentals of how this powerful and versatile machine works. Beginners are welcome, but before the first session you need to have taken BARN's Woodshop Tool Safety 1 class (see details below).

We'll start with the anatomy of a table saw and how to calibrate it to achieve precise cuts every time, then move on to skills like ripping wood, crosscutting, making angled cuts, and cutting rabbets and dadoes. The second session will focus on techniques useful when you need to make repetitive cuts, including use of jigs and stop blocks. You will also learn how to use a tapering jig. And if your cuts don't come out as perfect as you wish they were, you will learn how to figure out what you need to do differently so they come out better.

• If you have not already taken our Woodshop Tool Safety Checkout 1 class and the classes listed on the calendar are full, please email using this form and we will open a spot for you.
  
• A materials fee of $40 to cover wood and shop materials will be added to the class fee when you register and pay.
  

Short-sleeve or tight-cuff tops and close-toe comfortable shoes are required. No jewelry other than "button-type" earrings for women is allowed, so no rings, bracelets, necklaces. Long hair must be tied back.