¶ Introduction
¶ Skills/Class Required
A membership or day pass is required to access the Wood Shop. The following Shop Safety Class is required to access the hand tools
¶ Tool Comparison
| Tool type | Picture | Best for | Worst for | power equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hack saw | Picture | Quickly cutting to size | precision cuts | miter saw/chop saw, band saw, jig saw |
| Coping saw | Picture | Detailed tiny cuts | everything else | scroll saw or jig saw |
| Miter box saw | Picture | Cutting angles when used with a miter box guide | N/A | Miter Saw/chop saw |
| Japanese style saw | picture | separating material when you don't want to mar one side | everything else | band saw |
| drywall saws | gonna be real I'm not sure why these are in the wood shop | cutting drywall | everything else | reciprocating saw |
¶ Machine Reservations
The hand saws do not require a machine reservation and are available on a first-come first-serve basis.
¶ Before You Begin
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
• Sturdy, close-toed shoes must be worn at all times.
• Long hair, jewelry, and loose clothing must be tied back.
• Safety glasses and earmuffs must be worn while machines are running.
For more information on shop safety visit Wood Shop under "Safety."
¶ Time to complete
- Variable
¶ Tools Required
¶ Materials Required
- Solid wood