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DIY Power-Tool Essentials for Home Owners

When
Sat, November 21, 2026
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location
Woodshop
Spaces left
10

Registration

Non-member 1 - Pay it Forward – $146.00
$131 class registration + $15 materials fee
Non-Member 2 - Standard – $133.00
$118 class registration + $15 materials fee
Non-Member 3 - Community Supported 80 – $120.00
$105 class registration + $15 materials fee
Non-Member 4 - Community Supported 64 – $99.00
$84 class registration + $15 materials fee
TCM Member 1 - Pay It Forward – $133.00
$118 class registration + $15 materials fee
TCM Member 2 - Standard – $120.00
$105 class registration + $15 materials fee
TCM Member 3 - Community Supported 80 – $99.00
$84 class registration + $15 materials fee
TCM Member 4 - Community Supported 64 – $82.00
$67 class registration + $15 materials fee

Tackle DYI home repairs with confidence in this hands-on workshop that takes the fear out of using your most essential power tools.

About This Class

Master the four workhorses of home DIY—the drill/driver, circular saw, jigsaw, and handheld router. In this four-hour, session for all DIYers, you learn solid techniques as you practice straight cuts, smooth curves, clean joinery grooves, and split-free fastening. Walk away with the safety know-how and real muscle memory needed to handle repairs, renovations, and your next build from scratch.

Experience Level

DIYers of all experience levels and skills.

Skills You Will Learn

In this class, you will master the foundational skills needed to operate essential power tools safely, accurately, and without intimidation. You’ll learn how to make clean, kickback-free straight cuts with the circular saw using straightedge and Speed Square guides, as well as how to navigate curved lines and interior cutouts using the jigsaw. You will develop precision fastening techniques with the drill/driver—including speed control, clutch settings to prevent stripped screws, and drilling proper pilot and countersink holes. Finally, you’ll unlock the versatility of the handheld router by setting up bits, routing safe edge profiles with bearing guides, and cutting clean grooving joints.

What to Bring

Clothing suitable for the wood shop.
Wear close-toed shoes and avoid loose, dangling clothing and accessories.
Eye and hearing protection is required.
Dust masks and eye/ear protection are available to borrow but bringing your own is recommended.

Refund Policy

All registration tickets include the cost of materials, which for this class is $10 per student. Enrolled students can get a full refund up To 7 Days before the event starts.

About the Instructor

Tim Bednar is an Assistant Wood Shop Manager at TC Maker and also teaches the Woodworking 101 class. After studying at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, he spent many years as a minister and then web developer before returning to furniture design and woodcraft.