EDG - Intro to Hand Tools 25-1

Introduction to Hand Tools for Beginners

Instructor: Paul Barker

Prerequisites: Introduction to Guild Safety

Skill Level:  Beginner

General Description

This class will introduce students to the most common hand tools focusing primarily on hand saws, chisels and hand planes. Instructor will provide demonstrations on use, set up and anatomy of tools. Students will complete exercises using the tools to have better understanding of their uses.

Tools, Equipment or Materials needed:  Guild will provide Hand saws, hand planes and chisels. Wood to practice exercises with (soft wood like alder or pine).

Students should also bring their Personal Protective Equipment.

If students have a pocket square, tape measure, 6” rule, speed square, bevel gauge, marking knife, chisels, block plane, etc. they could bring those.

• Staying Home When Sick: Members are urged to prioritize their health and the health of others by refraining from attending Guild events, workshops, or gatherings when experiencing symptoms of a contagious illness, especially those associated with COVID-19.  
• Follow CDC guidelines: If you have tested positive for COVID-19 or have been exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, you are expected to follow the current CDC guidelines.