Quick Start Guide Series: Private Classes

Never used power tools? You're not alone. Our Quick Start Guide class series helps beginners understand and use the basic equipment in our work zones. These one-on-one individual sessions are available to COG members. Each session is approximately one hour long, covers the essential knowledge needed to operate that tool, and includes hands-on experience. All classes are taught by our Facilities and Incubator Director, Dan Falkenstrom.  

Please choose your session topic from the list provided below during the registration process. 

Available Sessions:

Quick Start Guide 1: Cordless Drills (Metal Shop/Woodshop)

There's more than one way to drill a hole. This class will cover how to use battery powered hand drills, and how to choose between different drill bits (twist, spade, forstner, hole saw, stepper, etc). 

Quick Start Guide 2: Angle Grinders (Metal Shop)

Cutting metal may seem like a daunting task. Angle grinders may be messy and loud, but they make the task easy! This class will cover how to cut, grind, polish, and sand metal. 

Quick Start Guide 3: Cutting and Bending Sheet Metal (Metal Shop)

Sheet steel and aluminum may seem like daunting materials to work with. This class will show you how to cut straight lines on the shear and bend simple angles on the brake. 

Quick Start Guide 4: Jointer & Planer (Woodshop)

The jointer and planer are used to make clean parallel and perpendicular edges on wood. This class will cover the basics of how to properly use each of these tools to transform wonky wood to exact dimensions.

Quick Start Guide 5: Table Saw (Woodshop)

The table saw is an essential tool for cutting wood sheets. This class will teach you the basics of table saw operation. 

Quick Start Guide 6: MiG Welding 

Welding is easy to learn, but difficult to master. MiG welding is a simple process for quickly joining steel. If you've never touched a welder before, MiG welding is where you should start. This class will cover the basic operation of a MiG welder to join steel.  

Quick Start Guide 7: TiG Welding 

Welding is easy to learn, but difficult to master. TiG welding is a little more difficult than MiG, but provides more flexibility to join steel and aluminum. This class will cover the basic operation of a TiG welder to join steel. 

Class Fee: $40  CoG Members

No previous experience necesary. All materials included. Participants must be 18 +. Registration for all classes in this series closes 1 hour before the workshop begins. 

As TVCOG is currently not open to the general public, these classes are only available for current COG members. Classes are limited to one participant at a time in order to maintain social distancing, and participants must wear a mask at all times. Participants may choose their topic of choice from the available list above. These measures have been put in place in accordance with our COVID-19 Safety Measures and the safety standards put in place by the New York State Governor's Office. If you have any questions about these policies, please email us at info@tvcog.net