No woodworking experience required.The table saw is a versatile and powerful tool, used for ripping, cross-cutting, making angled cuts in wood, cutting joinery elements, and more. This is the first part in a 3-part series learning how to safely and confidently use this essential woodshop machine (see Table Saw 102 and Table Saw 103). Learn. Topics covered in this introductory session are:Machine anatomy and typical set-ups for basic useBasic operations including ripping, cross-cutting and making angled cutsDeveloping safe habits and "muscle memory" while using the table sawTable saw options on the market and their pros and consLots of hands-on practiceGet Certified. This class will cover the safe operation of the table saw, including helping prepare you for our certification test. To use the table saw machines at HatchSpace independently, you must be a member and pass our certification test. Wednesday, April 17 | 6pm - 9pmCost: $68 members; $80 non-membersAddtl. Materials Fee: All are materials included.What to Bring: Bring any questions you have about using the table saw in your own projects.Partial and full scholarships are available. Contact education@hatchspace.org for details.Instructor: Blake Johnson Blake started his woodworking career in a teaching environment, at art college, and hasn’t let that learning/teaching thing go ever since. He has built scribed log playgrounds, museum casework and exhibits, furniture, and renovated houses. He appreciates making for himself, and loved ones, objects that evoke joy and character for years to come. He loves the process of making things, the mental machinations, the problem-solving, and the many discoveries that come while working with a natural material. Each project becomes a process of getting to know the work, the wood, and in some ways, a bit of himself. This sense of empowerment and responsibility to a personal environment is something he hopes to spread in every place where he works. Some photos of his work can be seen at www.heartsparkarts.com and on Instagram at @runeshai.Class PoliciesWe're excited to have you join us for a class or workshop at HatchSpace! To ensure a smooth registration process, we kindly ask that you review our Class Policies regarding payment, financial assistance, cancellations and refunds. Questions? We're here to help: education@hatchspace.org.WaitlistOur classes are popular and fill up fast! If the class you're interested in is marked SOLD OUT, you can be added to our waitlist by clicking the Register Now button, and the Join Waiting List link at the bottom of the screen.
No woodworking experience required.
The table saw is a versatile and powerful tool, used for ripping, cross-cutting, making angled cuts in wood, cutting joinery elements, and more. This is the first part in a 3-part series learning how to safely and confidently use this essential woodshop machine (see Table Saw 102 and Table Saw 103).
Learn. Topics covered in this introductory session are:
- Machine anatomy and typical set-ups for basic use
- Basic operations including ripping, cross-cutting and making angled cuts
- Developing safe habits and "muscle memory" while using the table saw
- Table saw options on the market and their pros and cons
- Lots of hands-on practice
Get Certified. This class will cover the safe operation of the table saw, including helping prepare you for our certification test. To use the table saw machines at HatchSpace independently, you must be a member and pass our certification test.
Wednesday, April 17 | 6pm - 9pm
Cost: $68 members; $80 non-members
Addtl. Materials Fee: All are materials included.
What to Bring: Bring any questions you have about using the table saw in your own projects.
Partial and full scholarships are available. Contact education@hatchspace.org for details.
 | Instructor: Blake Johnson Blake started his woodworking career in a teaching environment, at art college, and hasn’t let that learning/teaching thing go ever since. He has built scribed log playgrounds, museum casework and exhibits, furniture, and renovated houses. He appreciates making for himself, and loved ones, objects that evoke joy and character for years to come. He loves the process of making things, the mental machinations, the problem-solving, and the many discoveries that come while working with a natural material. Each project becomes a process of getting to know the work, the wood, and in some ways, a bit of himself. This sense of empowerment and responsibility to a personal environment is something he hopes to spread in every place where he works. Some photos of his work can be seen at www.heartsparkarts.com and on Instagram at @runeshai. |
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