All About Shop Tools at Ace Makerspace

All About Shop Tools

October 15, 2026 · 7 PM

Ace Makerspace, 6050 Lowell St #214, Oakland

$45
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A beginner woodworking class with demonstrations of common hand-held shop tools (e.g., chisel, hand plane, pull-saw, drill, jigsa).

What the heck is that tool and how does it work? In this beginner class you’ll learn about a variety of smaller hand-held tools commonly used in woodworking through a series of demonstrations. Is there a tool you’re curious about? Bring your questions and let’s get hands on. **Level:** Beginner **Timing:** 2 hours **Location:** Ace Workshop, Suite #214 **Prerequisites:** None **Certification:** None **Age:** 14+ **Agenda** **Tool Demonstrations:** * Chisel * Hand plane * Pull-saw * Drill * Jigsaw * Circular saw * Router * Dremel Tool * Handheld sanders **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, and ear protection. If you need a scholarship for this class, please **[submit this request form.](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfyuFC_Cv4EdCcQUFFkSVSb4NHuhisZ1z6DJI_i-BWz8wznBw/viewform)** You may be notified as little as 24 hours before the event. New Guests must [sign up for a FREE Guest Account and sign their liability waiver](https://www.acemakerspace.org/product/guest-account/) before this event starts. Add the FREE account on check out or sign up here → [FREE Guest Account](https://www.acemakerspace.org/product/guest-account/). Ace Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit member-supported organization.

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