Location: Woodshop | 1330 Orleans Drive, Sunnyvale, CA, 94089

Description:

Begin your woodworking journey here!  Whether you're building picture frames or furniture, every successful wood project starts with a well-dimensioned board. In this hands-on training class, you'll learn all about the tools you need to produce perfectly straight, squared, and parallel boards cut to the dimensions you need.

• How to use our jointer and planer to make flat, perpendicular, and parallel sides on your lumber
• How to use a Sawstop table saw to cut your boards to size.
• How to use a sliding compound miter saw to cut long boards to size and create bevels.

What to Bring

• Full length pants and closed-toed shoes
• Hair ties for longer hair
• We recommend you bring your own safety glasses and hearing protection if possible.  Maker Nexus will supply loaners for students who do not have their own.
• No dangling jewelry or loose clothing

Equipment Certifications
After passing this class, attendees who are Maker Nexus Entry Level, Hobbyist, Student, or Family Add-On members will be certified to independently use the following tools in our makerspace:

• Jointer & Planer
• SawStop Table Saw
• Compound Sliding Miter Saw

Members over the age of 16 will be cleared to use these tools independently. Members younger than 16 may only operate this equipment under the active supervision of a parent or guardian with an active membership who is also certified to use the same tools.

Check-Off Available
Members who have prior training and/or experience with Jointers, Planers, Compound Sliding Miter Saws, and the Sawstop Table Saw may request a Check-Off.  Members who can demonstrate their competence will be exempted from this required class, after which they can use this equipment independently.  The fee for a Check-Off on this class is $20, which can be paid in person at Maker Nexus.  To request a Check-Off, please post your request in the #class-requests channel of the Maker Nexus Slack and we’ll set up a time with a proctor.

Cancellation Policy
Should you need to cancel your reservation or transfer your registration to another date, we’re happy to help!  Please see our Cancellation Policy for information and cancellation instructions.

Available: 4/5

Price: $50.00 Taxes waived

Required age: Over 16 years old on the day of the activity

Tags: Equipment Certification Check-Off Available Beginner

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