Woodworking Safety & Orientation

Want to learn how to cut safely with the miter saw and other power tools commonly found in a woodshop? Woodworking Safety & Orientation will include guidence on things like how to position hands during a cut, when (and when not) to wear gloves, how to position the materials being held, and more. Participants will complete a small project using some, but not all tools listed below, and will allow you to continue to use the equipment during Saturday Open Shop sessions. Before coming to the class, please read through and sign the Waiver, Release of Liability Form.

Below is a list of most of the woodworking equipment in our shop. Tool use subject to instructor approval. Tools with an asterisk are what the instructor will focus on during Woodworking Safety & Orientation. If you want to learn other tools, come take an Open Shop session and we will teach you!

Wood Machines

• Delta 10” table saw - Unisaw (instructor use only)
• 15” Miter Saw - Hitachi C15FB
• *12” Double Bevel Sliding Miter Saw - Bosch GCM12SD
• *Scroll Saw - Dewalt DW788-1
• *6” Belt & 12” Disc Sander - Jet JSG-6DC
• *5-1/2" Oscillating Spindle Sander - Jet 708404 JBOS-5
  
• *18” Bandsaw - Laguna LT18SE16
• *Panel Saw - Safety Speed H5 w/ 2.5HP 8” Milwaukee 6410 Saw
• 20” Helical Head Planer - Jet JWP-208HH
• 6” Helical Head Jointer - Grizzly G0452Z
• *6” Quill Drill Press - Powermatic PM2800B

Wood Power Tools

• 2.25HP Router - Bosch 1617 - Fixed & Plunge base or Router Table
• Oscillating Tool - Bosch MX25A
• Micro Pin Nailer - Porter Cable PIN100
• *Brad Nailer - Bostitch BT1855
• 2” Staple Gun - Spot Nail XS6650
• Finish Nailer - Hitachi NT65MA4
• Frame Nailer - Hitachi NR 90AE(S)
• Biscuit Joiner - Makita PJ7000
• *5” Round Orbital and 4” Square Palm Sanders
• 18V Dewalt Hammer Drill, Drill, Impact Drivers, ½” Impact Wrench
• 12V Dewalt Drill, Impact Driver
• Jig Saw - Dewalt DW317-1
• Worm Drive and Direct Drive 7-¼” Circular Saws

WORKSHOP & OPEN SHOP POLICIES:

• Closed-toe shoes are required.
• No loose or dangling hair, clothing or jewelry can be worn in the shop.
• Shop temperature fluctuates, wear layers. Wear jeans if metalworking.
• Must be 18+ to participate in workshops or open shop.
• If for any reason Maker Village KC needs to cancel a class or workshop, you will be notified and refunded.

OUR ADDRESS: 606 E 31st. Street. KC, MO 64109 (⊙﹏⊙)
PARKING: Free street parking on 31st street and Cherry street. 
PUBLIC TRANSIT: Maker Village is accessible through RideKC. For more information or to plan your trip, visit ridekc.org/ or use the Google Maps iphone/android app.