Learn how to measure and mark wood, gain familiarity with the functions and operation of a drill and driver, and make cuts with a circular saw, a miter saw, and a jig saw. In this introductory course, we’ll also discuss settings, blades, and applications for each tool, and cover other common household tools that will make your next build/home improvement project a breeze. Bring along any questions you might have that will inform current or upcoming projects.

By learning the basics of power tools, you can begin to take charge of home or garden improvement projects, address fixes with greater confidence, and live more sustainably through creatively reusing local and salvaged materials. Join us to affirm the joy and empowerment of working with the hands in a community setting--an antidote to our fast-paced culture of outsourced builds and disposable designs.

Below is a more detailed look for how we expect to spend our time together. Please pack in a lunch and snacks for the break time between sessions. A fridge and microwave are available for students to use:

• 9AM-12PM // Intros; Drill and Driver, Circular Saw (demos and practice)
• 12PM-12:30PM // lunch break
• 12:30PM-3:30PM // Mitre Saw, Jig Saw and Reciprocating Saw (demos and practice); Questions and Outro

Perks: As a bonus, attendees have the option to take home their own speed square and carpenter's pencil for future projects. Attendees who do not wish to keep these items can leave them with the Horn Farm Center for later building classes.

MORE INFO AT THE EVENT LINK.

Online pre-registration is required to attend. Visit this link to register: https://hornfarmcenter.org/civimessages/event/info/?reset=1&id=1045