About

* This class has a pre-requisite. Please see below.

Learn how to use hand tools skillfully in this four-week component of BARN's Beginning Woodworking series.

You will build a two-compartment tote, handy for storing or carrying silverware, garden tools or other items. The project was specifically designed to give you experience with the most common hand tools. You will learn to use:

• measuring and marking tools
• crosscut and rip cut hand saws
• hand planes
• chisels
• hand drill (bit and brace)
• coping saw

Details:

• Ages 14+ are welcome.
• This class is open to people who have taken Orientation to the Woodshop. Multiple sessions are listed on the Woodworking Calendar.
  
• BARN is practicing safety measures for the health and well-being of all participants, in accordance with state and CDC guidelines. Overall BARN safety policies are here.
• You must wear closed-toe shoes.
• Tuition assistance is available. Click here to apply.

Instructor: Paul Kury. Paul studied woodworking at Lonnie Bird’s School of Fine Woodworking in Dandridge, Tennessee, and has been an active woodworker for 40 years. His preference is 18th century furniture. Paul also volunteers as a woodworking safety monitor at BARN.