HOW TO SWING A HAMMER: Basic Tool Use and Woodworking Skills

SIFTMedia 215 Collective

In this workshop we'll go over the contents of a tool kit that will provide its user with basic building capabilities for set &amp; home use.

Asian Arts Initiative

Looking to boost your confidence in a supportive and creative environment? Whether you want to get into film or stage set building or just want to make improvements in your home, this workshop will get you started and familiar with the basic tools, techniques, and trade tips to start your new project. The goals of this workshop are to go over the contents of a tool kit that will provide its user with basic building capabilities for set and home use. We will cover what different tools are for, variations and applications for various tools, and complimentary equipment one needs for safe material and tool handling. We will cover the proper use and handling of each tool, and we will apply our familiarity with the hammer, drill, and driver to assemble a mockup of a temporary wall for a set, a flat.1. Overview of Tools - from Hammers to Vise Grips, Putting together a tool kit2. Introduction to Tool Use:	Saws, Circular Saws and Chop Saws - Parts, Handling, Use 	Hammer-	Parts, Handling, Use	Drills and Drivers - Parts, Handling, Use3. Building Applications	Building a Flat: a look at how flats are designed and built4. Putting skills together: 		Assembling a panel frame 		Facing the panelDrilling, driving, and using anchors

<h3>N﻿ote on Ticket Pricing:</h3>S﻿IFTERS, this one can't be free for Members as the $20 covers the cost of the materials.A﻿ll Attendees are encouraged to pay $35 where $15 would go to SIFT. But this is only should you feel so inclined :) Thank you!

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