Beginning Carpentry
$20.00
Monday | Sep 12 | 2:45 – 4:00 PM
Instructor: Takashi Yogi
Site: The School of Adaptive Agriculture at Ridgewood Ranch
This basic course will take you from zero beginner to someone who knows where to start, how to design a structure that is solid and safe, and how to use the necessary tools. We will cover basic tools, how to hammer nails, power tool safety, and basic design.
- Basics of carpentry, working with wood properties.
- Safety
- Hammering nails, screwing, sawing
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Description
Carpentry is an essential skill on the farm and homestead. This course is designed for those with little or no exposure to carpentry and aspires to equip you with the knowledge to begin your own projects.
About the Instructor: Takashi is a retired medical electronics engineer who is a volunteer teacher at the School of Adaptive Agriculture, where he has taught carpentry, electricity, plumbing, and engine classes for 5 years. He also has built several buildings on site, including a student kitchen/shower, octagon dining shelter, cabins, and a strawbale cooler. He also is in charge of repairs and has over 60 years of experience fixing everything from clocks to cars to computers.
