Workshop - Introduction to Wood Lab

In this 4-hour workshop you will learn how to use the Wood Lab machines at MotionLab.Berlin. These machines allow you to prototype parts through subtracting material by drilling, planing, cutting, sanding and milling parts of it. By the end of the session, you will have practiced different types of preparing wood the way you would possibly need it for your future project.

Learning outcome

During the workshop you will learn how to:

• Rip wood on a band saw

• Plane wood to create a flat board

• Use the router table

• Cut with drop and table saw

• Drill with the drill press

• Use specific tools we have at MotionLab.Berlin

By the end of the session, you will have gained basic wood-working knowledge, the skills to operate the machinery, and an understanding of safety and wood-shop procedures.

Completing this workshop, with the corresponding membership, will grant you the possibility to use machines in the Wood Lab at MotionLab.Berlin.

Prerequisites

For this course you will need:

• Closed and sturdy shoes

• Working clothes

• FFP2 mask to protect against wood dust

• Something to tie your hair with (if you’ve got long hair)

Materials for the workshop will be provided to you and are included in the price.

This workshop is held in English.