- July 4, 2025
- 8:56 pm
Power Tools Familiarisation
Master Essential DIY Power Tools
6 Hour Hands on Workshop
Course Scheduling Options:
The courses listed below are available in flexible time slots:
- Evenings (Monday–Friday): Three-hour sessions
- Daytime (Monday–Friday): Choose between three-hour or six-hour sessions
- Saturdays: Limited to five-hour sessions per day
This immersive class is designed to give participants the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills to use a variety of essential power tools safely and effectively. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to expand your toolkit expertise, this workshop offers a comprehensive introduction to these versatile tools and their applications
Welcome & Safety Briefing
This section offers a thorough introduction to the various tools and their specific applications within our operational framework. It will also encompass an overview of essential safety protocols that must be strictly followed, alongside detailed guidance on proper handling techniques and the requisite personal protective equipment (PPE) that will be supplied to all participants. Additionally, we will underscore the significance of tool-specific training to ensure that all individuals possess the necessary knowledge and skills for safe and effective tool utilization.
This immersive class is designed to give participants the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills to use a variety of essential power tools safely and effectively. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to expand your toolkit expertise, this workshop offers a comprehensive introduction to these versatile tools and their applications
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Drilling & Driving
Combi Drill & Impact Driver: Understand the essential distinctions between these two highly versatile tools, and learn about their optimal applications across various projects. Explore the intricacies of each tool’s functionality, from efficient drilling into diverse materials such as wood, metal, and masonry to accurately inserting screws. Regardless of whether you are a novice DIY enthusiast or a seasoned tradesperson, mastering these tools will expand your skill set and contribute to greater efficiency and effectiveness in any task.

Cutting Techniques
Jigsaw: Master the art of executing both curved and straight cuts with precision. Explore essential techniques for blade selection and become proficient in working with a variety of materials, enabling you to handle diverse projects with confidence and expertise.
Plunge Saw: Investigate the techniques necessary for making clean, precise cuts with this specialized tool. Ideal for working with sheet materials such as plywood, it ensures that your projects achieve the perfect fit, thereby enhancing the overall quality of your workmanship.
Sliding Compound Mitre Saw: Acquire a comprehensive understanding of how to perform angled and bevel cuts with precision. This tool is essential for framing and trim work, making it an invaluable asset to your toolkit and allowing you to undertake more intricate woodworking projects with confidence.

Routing & Shaping
Trim Router: Discover its diverse applications for edge profiling, accurate groove cutting, and crafting intricate decorative finishes that elevate your woodworking projects and impart a refined element to your craftsmanship.
Multi-Tool Applications
Multi-Tool: Uncover the remarkable versatility of this essential instrument, enabling you to proficiently undertake a broad spectrum of tasks, from plunge cutting and efficient sanding to effective scraping and grout removal, rendering it invaluable for both DIY enthusiasts and professionals alike.

Sanding & Smoothing
Orbital Sander: Develop the skills necessary to achieve smooth, professional-grade finishes on a range of wood species and other materials. Enhance your grasp of grit selection and master a diverse array of essential sanding techniques for optimal results.

Planing & Finishing
Electric Planer: Learn how to efficiently remove material uniformly to achieve a superior finish, making it the optimal tool for working on doors, edges, or leveling various surfaces with precision and ease.

Mini Project & Wrap-Up
Utilize your expertise by undertaking a guided project, such as constructing a durable shelf or a functional cutting board that can improve your living space. Engaging in these types of projects enables you to acquire practical experience and foster a comprehensive understanding of the tools and methods involved.
Summarize the principal insights and critical recommendations for proficiently utilizing your tools at home to ensure safety and efficiency, while also enhancing the utility of the items you produce.

By the end of this hands-on workshop, participants will leave with the confidence and practical know-how to take on a range of DIY projects, equipped with the essential skills to use these powerful tools safely and effectively
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