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.
Sliding Scale Payment:
Since 2020, we have offered a sliding scale for all of our course offerings. Materials costs are not included in the sliding scale. Please choose a tuition amount that you can afford to attend this class.
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I consider myself middle income/wealth. Paying this price may be a sacrifice, but I can find the resources to do so. This is the full cost of running a course including paying our teachers a fair wage, covering insurance, maintaining tools and facilities, managing administration, and supporting our family.
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I consider myself low-income/low-wealth. I cannot access this course without financial help.
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I consider myself low-middle income/wealth. Paying full price for this course presents somewhat of a financial hardship.
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I consider myself upper-middle income/wealth. I would like to make a donation on top of the full price of the course in order to help subsidize access for those who cannot pay the full tuition.
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I have the resources to make a substantial donation to ensure that these classes remain accessible to people of all income/wealth levels.