Welcome to PS1's Online Woodshop Training Course.

Take a look at the The Woodshop wiki for a quick introduction about what we do.

The authorization course structure is as follows:

1. Online course

2. Reinforcement materials on tools

Jointer

Planer

SawStop Table Saw

Miter Saw

Band Saw

Drill Press

Router

Drum Sander

Disc, Spindle and Belt Sanders

Dust Collector

3. Final quiz. You will be presented with a random mix of questions.

After successful completion of the final quiz, you must sign up for the hands-on authorization session. Completing both the final quiz and hands-on session will complete your woodshop authorization.

4. Hands-on authorization. Use the calendar function on the left hand side to reserve a slot in a woodshop hands-on session. Your authorizer will book a slot for you in Signup Genius as directed in the course.

What the Online Course does not Cover

Authorizations are not required for the use of manual or powered hand tools, such as hand-held routers, jig saws, hand planes, and chisels. If you are unsure of how to use these tools safely, ask another member or research online how to use them safely.

Separate authorizations are required for:

Sweet 16 Woodworking Lathe
Shopbot CNC Router
Dado blade and tenon jig for the table saw
Delta mortising machine
The Multi-Router mortise and tenon machine
Advanced operations at the band saw, such as resawing and changing the blade

Click Safety Info to start your online authorization.