Circular Saw - Sawhorses
Category:
Project creation
Class Length:
3.5 hours
This hands-on class is designed to build confidence and precision with one of the most versatile tools in carpentry: the circular saw. Students will learn how to safely and accurately use a variety of different circular saws while constructing a matched pair of sturdy sawhorses from dimensional lumber.
The class emphasizes real-world techniques, including measuring and marking, making straight and angled cuts, gang cutting for efficiency, and assembling parts with drills and drivers. Along the way, instructors focus on safety, tool setup, and problem-solving, helping students understand how to achieve consistent results even when working with portable tools and rough materials.
By the end of the session, each student will leave with two stackable sawhorses and the practical skills needed to prep materials on a jobsite, in a driveway, or in a home workshop—making this an ideal class for anyone looking to expand their carpentry toolkit beyond stationary machines.
Upcoming class dates:
Class topics and tools:
- Circular saw anatomy, setup, and safe operation
- Wormdrive vs. sidewinder saws
- Measuring, marking, and cutting accurately
- Gang cutting and angled cuts
- Assembly with drills, drivers, and screws
Open to:
Adults ages 18 years and above and youth ages 16-17 registered by a parent/guardian
Skill level beginner, intermediate, or advanced:
Beginner
Prerequisites (if required):
None!
Safety notes:
- Plan to arrive a few minutes before class starts. For safety and instructional reasons, we are not able to allow participants to join the class more than 10 minutes after the class has begun.
- Safety glasses are provided for all participants, though you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer.
- Hearing protection is strongly encouraged for classes that involve the use of saws and other equipment. Hearing protection is provided for all participants, though you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer.
- For all classes that involve the use of tools and other equipment:
- Please do not wear dangling jewelry or baggy clothing.
- Closed-toed shoes are required. Sandals are not permitted.
- Long hair must be tied back
Not yet available!
Cost:
$125
participation. Learn more about our scholarship options below.
Scholarships
All MAC classes are supported in part by our donors, which enables us to offer classes at a lower cost for all participants. We also recognize that our class fees may still be a barrier to participation and are committed to ensuring that cost is not a barrier to the hands-on learning opportunities that MAC provides.
In support of that aspiration, two need-based scholarship options are available in limited quantities to class participants: partial scholarships (50% discount) and full scholarships (90% discount, which covers all costs other than our administrative fees). If either of these scholarship options is essential to enable your participation, we encourage you to select the option that meets your needs.
To receive a partial scholarship, enter “MAC50” in the Promo Code field of the course registration checkout page. To receive a full scholarship, enter “MAC90” in the Promo Code field of the course registration checkout page.
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