Intro to Woodshop: Safety and Basics
October 11, 2026 · 2:30 PM
Capitol Hill Tool Library, 1552 Crawford Place, Seattle
A free introductory class covering saws, drills, sanders and safe shared-woodshop practices, with no prior experience required; RSVP and advance waiver-account setup are requested.
Learn woodshop power-tool basics and safety in a free beginner class; RSVP, create a MyTurn account for waivers, and wear close-toed shoes without dangling hair, clothing or accessories.
Learn how to pick the right power tools for your woodworking project – and how to use them safely! No prior experience needed for this free class. * Due to overwhelming interest, we ask that you please RSVP here on Meetup.\* If the event is full or the time doesn’t work for you, have no fear — we will host this event again in future months! We’ll cover the basics of power saws, drills, and sanders, and best practices for working in a shared woodshop. You’ll get familiar with the tools we have out on the shop floor: our miter saw, band saw, table saw, drill press, and belt sander. This class should give you the confidence and fundamentals to get started on your own projects; just come by and use the woodshop any time the tool library is open! **Please wear close-toed shoes and avoid dangling hair, clothing, or accessories. Make sure you’ve [created a MyTurn account](https://capitolhill.myturn.com/library/createUser/create) beforehand so that you can sign our waivers.** *\*Current Sustainable Capitol Hill volunteers can always join this intro (i.e. current tool library volunteers can join even if RSVPs are full and there's a waitlist, because all volunteers are encouraged to build their woodshop confidence).*