This is a course for anyone who has seen discarded wood and wanted to make something out of it, but didn’t know how to get started. Everyone can make the things they need from scratch with a bit of confidence, practice and know-how.

We will hone sawing and hammering skills and study some math you can really use. We will evaluate and take apart salvaged items for recycling. You will also be able to walk into a lumberyard and know what you’re talking about. Discover the satisfaction of installing your own custom-made shelves. Know how to buy hand and power tools at garage sales and use them safely when you get home. Understand what keeps simple structures standing upright. More topics and skills can be chosen based on the interests of the group.

The class will run for four weeks in a garage-type space near Harbord and Grace, on the following Saturday afternoons:

October 25 Noon-4:30

November 1 Noon-4:30

November 8 Noon-4:30

November 15 Noon-4:30

Sign up now, space is limited. Participants will be required to bring their own hand tools, about $30-$40 total if buying new. If you are unable to get tools let me know. Contact Craig (craig AT anarchistu DOT org) to register, or if you have any questions.

Recommended Tool List

Hand Saw: 12”-20” cross-cut saw or aggressive-tooth saw

Hammer: 16-22 oz. head

Tape measure: 16’ or 25’ imperial

Square

Pencils

Many thanks to Linuxcaffe for providing the space. Please dress warmly if it’s cold outside.

Posted by -- NickDodds - 08 Oct 2008