Immediately following the "Eye Opener" at 10 am, the Digital Tools SIG, led by Pat Duffy, will convene in the upstairs Classroom.

There will be an update on the Digital Tools Computer and instruction on building a toolbox using the CNC.

Of course the excitement is always in the "Show and Tell". Bring in your latest project and let us see what you've been up to!

Introduction to Woodworking, B

You will build and finish a Shaker-style end table using mortise and tenon machine joinery, as well as Festool dominos..

https://sdfwa.punchpass.com/series/29248

Measuring and Marking

You’ll practice using squares, rulers and other measuring tools. Students will describe the meaning of symbols used in woodworking plans and practice transferring plans, along with angles, circles, and arcs, from print to wood.

https://sdfwa.punchpass.com/classes/13795522

Introduction to Hand Tools

Designed for woodworkers at any skill level who wish to learn how to purchase, set up, and use hand tools including: squares, marking gauges, bench planes, saws, and chisels.

https://sdfwa.punchpass.com/classes/13795901

Introduction to Woodworking A

Do you know someone who wants to get into woodworking and prefers weekday mornings? Share this link with them to learn more and register

https://sdfwa.punchpass.com/series/29266

We have found that most accidents occur when members are in a rush to finish a job .Here are a couple of things that can help us reduce the risks.

Try making a list the night before of what you want to accomplish in the shop.

1.     Make your cut list.

2.     Wood preparation. Milling, sanding, glue up, etc.

a.     Maybe you will have only time for milling as glue up may be best done on the following shop visit.

3.     If you are feeling rushed find a place in your schedule of tasks to stop early.

a.     You will be more focused when you return to it the next time.

4.     Check in with yourself on your mental state. Are you frustrated about things outside of the shop and your project. You want to be sure that you are not feeling rushed or distracted and can remain focused on the tasks and the equipment you are using.

Toby Cohantz, Member Shop Safety Director