Woodworking
Northfield Bandsaw
The 36” Northfield is the Wood Studio’s “Big Boy” and requires separate user qualification from the other bandsaws.
Meeting Times
- Tue, 1/30/2024 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Tue, 1/30/2024
Closed
About
Successful completion of this class, plus some supervision in your first studio use of the Northfield, will qualify you to use it independently in open studio.
You'll learn important safety guidelines, how to inspect and tune up this big saw, how to resaw boards, and how to safely cut irregular or unstable stock.
Prerequisites
- This class is open to those who have completed Orientation to the Woodshop, Woodshop Tool Safety Checkout 1, and Woodshop Tool Safety Checkout 2.
- Please log in to your BARN account and click on "My event registrations" to ensure you have completed these before you register for this class.
Class Policies
- Ages 14 and up are welcome.
- You must wear safety glasses and closed-toe shoes, tie back long hair, and avoid loose-fitting clothing and jewelry.
- We recommend bringing your own safety glasses.
BARN Policies
- View BARN's Cancellation and Refund Policy
- View BARN's current COVID-19 health and safety protocols.
- BARN is committed to accessibility. Tuition Assistance is available. Fill out the application before registering.
- Makerspaces like BARN can be noisy and cluttered, smell strongly, and have bright or flickering lights. We try to make accommodations when requested; the earlier you contact us, the more likely we can help. Please email accessibility@bainbridgebarn.org to find out more or request an accommodation.
- For those who might need physical assistance, learn more about BARN's Companion Program.
Instructors or Guides
Jamie Straw
Jamie has been turning wood for many years, working on both spindle and bowl projects, and has taught woodturning at BARN since July 2017. She also serves as coordinator of BARN’s woodturning program. She is a past vice president for education and training for the local chapter of the American Association of Woodturners. Her focus is on helping students build skills progressively as they design and create their woodturning projects.
