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Beginner & Intermediate Woodworking: Build a Modular Workbench
August 11 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
$60
Learn basic and intermediate wood cutting, joining, and trimming skills through this hands on workshop! In pairs, participants will build a modular workbench to remain at the Tool library and support future workshops. Take home your own set of plans and the skills to build your own bench at home.
Participants pairs will can expect to:
-Learn to read a simple plan set and cut list and select appropriate materials
-Accurately measure materials for assembly
-Cut selected materials with tools including impact drivers, drills, kreg/pocket hole jigs, miter saws, track saws, and trim routers.
-Use screws, glue, and pocket holes to assemble the workbench
-Operate a router to create a clean finished look.
Please note the workbenches built will remain at the Asheville Tool Library. Participants will take home a plan set with materials and cut lists and the confidence to build their own workbench at home. Expect to walk away considerably more empowered and confident taking on a variety of small wood based projects.
Important Note: This workshop includes a 30 minute BYO lunchbreak at 12:30PM. Lunches can be kept cold in our onsite fridge.
What to Wear / Safety Notes: Wear closed toed shoes. Safety glasses, hearing protection, & respiratory protection provided.
Skill Level: Beginner & Intermediate
Sold out? Join the waitlist! Your spot on the waitlist helps us understand what our community wants to learn, making it easier for us to bring popular workshops back again. You might get a spot if one opens up, and you’ll help shape future programming at the Asheville Tool Library.
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