BASICS: Power Tools

In this power tools basics worshop, we will cover drilling, cutting, safety, and maintenance of tools that can be used in a makerspace like ours or at home for crafts, carpentry, construction and home repairs. Bring your questions and project ideas, and we'll ensure there is discussion time before we dismiss.
Requirements: Sturdy, close-toed shoes are required. Long hair must be pulled back, and dangling jewelry/clothing items removed. All safety gear will be provided.

This class requires the ability to hold vibrating tools weighing up to 8 pounds for several minutes at a time, and to stand for ten minutes or longer at a stretch while holding tools.

Instructor Bio:
Gene is a lifelong artist, maker, and fixer who lives by the old saying that a jack of all trades is oftentimes better than a master of one. They have been teaching in makerspaces around the south sound since 2015 including the City of Auburn Makerspace, the Tacoma Tool Library, Coyote Central, and Pierce College. He loves to teach all ages, and especially appreciates intergenerational learning spaces such as the Lacey makerspace. He has taught subjects ranging from metalwork, woodwork, and power tools, to digital design, 3d printing, laser, fiber arts, and general crafts. He lives in Tacoma with his partner, dogs, and dozens of houseplants. You can book him for a private lesson, see their upcoming workshops, or even hire them as a handyman on their website, genekemper.com.

Class refund policy:

- 7 calendar days or more before the class start date: Refunds will be given, minus a 10% service fee (Eventbrite fees non-refundable)

- 6 calendar days to 2 days before class start date: Refunds, minus a 10% service fee, will be issued in the form of a credit voucher to be applied to a future offering within 1-year of the issue date.

- No refunds issued within 48 hours of any class offering.

*must demonstrate safe operation to receive certification

Waivers must be signed before class. Can be done in person or

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