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Who this class is for:
Hammerstone courses are open to all women and gender minorities. Hammerstone welcomes all trans folks including trans men. This course welcomes folks of all skill levels with no prerequisite.
Description:
Miter saws are fast, accurate, and incredibly versatile tools — but only when they’re used correctly. This hands-on intensive is designed to demystify the miter saw and help students build confidence through repetition, understanding, and proper technique.
Students will learn the anatomy of the tool, the differences between saw types, how to safely operate and maintain a saw, and how to produce clean and accurate cuts. We’ll discuss why cuts fail, how to avoid tear-out and drift, how to calibrate for accuracy, and how to work safely with long material and repeated cuts.
Throughout the class, students will practice a wide range of cuts while producing parts for a small take-home project. The project serves as a vehicle for learning — the real focus of the day is skill-building, confidence, and understanding how to use a miter saw effectively and safely.
This class is ideal for beginners looking to gain confidence with power tools, as well as intermediate woodworkers who want cleaner results and a stronger understanding of setup, precision, and technique.
