Session 1- Building Heavy-Duty Sawhorses (9:30 am-11:30 am) In this class, we will follow a simple but sturdy pattern to make a pair of sawhorses that can stand up to heavy-duty use for years to come. Strong enough to hold up staging planks to work on, yet light enough for one person to carry stacked together. The stacking design lets you transport or store them in a smaller space. The sawhorses can be made in the exact height and width to suit the student’s needs (or the vehicle they will haul them in). Replaceable sacrificial top members for rip cutting with no danger to the sawhorses or saw blade is an important pro feature of these horses. All of the work will be done with a circular saw, framing nailer, and some basic layout hand tools. Students can also choose to hand nail to complete their project if they wish, but everyone will be trained on the circular saw and framing nailer. There will be a 1-hour break for lunch between sessions. Part 2- Cedar Fence Board Planter Boxes and Birdhouses (12:30 pm-2:30 pm) In this class we will make planter boxes and birdhouses out of common cedar fence boards--an economical yet lasting outdoor material whether new or used. The patterns we will build from use the fence boards\' full width wherever possible to minimize or eliminate the need to rip boards with a circular saw or table saw. All of the cuts can easily be made with a handsaw, jigsaw, or circular saw (for those without stationary power tools) and all methods will be demonstrated, People in the class can use whichever sawing method they are comfortable with, or want to learn how to do. Basic layout tools and an electric drill will also be used in construction of these two projects. Fastening the projects can be done with a pneumatic stapler or trim nailer, nailed by hand, or done with screws and a drill/driver. All methods will be taught, and again, the student is free to use whichever method they wish to complete their project. The optional use of weatherproof wood glue and construction adhesives will also be taught. Limit to 15 participants. Please bring your own eye protection and wear closed-toed shoes to the class. No prerequisite class required.

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