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Bandsaw, Drill Press, and Panel Saw Basics

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Bandsaw, Drill Press, and Panel Saw Basics

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Bandsaws for cutting curves and Drill Presses for precision holes! This workshop goes over the core principles of using these tools in the ACE workshop including certification. This class is great for beginners and experienced folks alike. Bonus: Learn how to use the cool new Panel Saw to break down plywood sheets quickly and accurately.

Masks are required for this event. New Guests must have a Full Guest Account before this event starts. Get a FREE account set up today - click here.

Level: Beginner
Timing: 3 hours
Location: Room #214 Workshop
Certification: Bandsaw and Drillpress Certification

What you will learn
Learn the basics and become certified on these major workshop tools:

  • Bandsaw
  • Drill Press
  • Panel Saw
  • We will cover the proper use, dust collection, safe use of the saws, and shop protocols.

What to bring: A notebook or well-charged phone for taking notes.
What to wear: Closed-toe shoes, short sleeves, and work clothes. Long hair must be tied back.
Safety Gear: Eye protection, ear protection, and all the hand sanitizer will be provided. You can also bring your own.

This class requires a minimum of 3 students per session. If the class is canceled, we can offer a refund but otherwise, do not refund.

Class Scholarship Available
We have a limited set of scholarships available for this class, funded in part by the other student fees. If you need a scholarship for this class, please submit this request form 24 hours before the event.

Refunds, Transfers, or Credits are only offered if the class is canceled. We do not offer credits, transfers, or refunds for student cancelations. You can offer your seat for sale to others. You are solely responsible for those transactions & letting us know who is taking your spot.

COVID-19 safety measures

Masks required
Event will be indoors
Your safety is our highest priority, so we have put protocols in place for our in-person workshops to keep everyone safe. All instructors, assistants, students, and guests are required to wear masks for this event. Each student must provide their own mask as we do not have enough to distribute to everyone. While we strongly encourage everyone to get vaccinated we do not require proof of vaccination to attend. Guests must have a completed Guest Account. New Guests must have a Full Guest Account before this event starts. ACE Makerspace Members must have completed all their ACE membership paperwork before the workshop. ALL Members and Guests are responsible for complying with the Ace COVID Safety Policy while in Ace spaces. See the latest COVID Safety Policy at Ace Makerspace including cleaning and other precautionary information: https://www.acemakerspace.org/covid-19-safety-program/
The event host is instituting the above safety measures for this event. Meetup is not responsible for ensuring, and will not independently verify, that these precautions are followed.
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