About

This is a time to use the equipment in a collaborative atmosphere where tips are shared and hands are offered when needed. A trained monitor is always on duty.

Details

• Free for members. Guests pay a $20 drop-in fee.
• Basic tools and shop supplies, such as sandpaper, are provided by BARN.

Prerequisites

• You must have taken Orientation to the Woodshop.

• To use specific power tools, you must have taken the appropriate tool safety checkout classes:

  • Woodshop Tool Safety Checkout 1 qualifies you for jointers, planers, table saws, chop saw, and drill presses.
  • Woodshop Tool Safety Checkout 2 covers the bandsaws, routers, and router tables, scroll saws and three stationary sanding machines: edge, drum and spindle.

Class Policies

• Ages 14 and up are welcome. 
• Avoid loose clothing.
• Wear closed-toe shoes.
• Protective eye wear that complies with ANSI Standard Z87 or the equivalent European Union Standard EN 166 is required at all times in the studio.
• Noisy equipment may warrant wearing hearing protection.