Tools and Skills - Part 1

Welcome to the first part of our core DIY series where you will learn how to use basic tools and learn basic skills to help you with your DIY projects. In this first course, you will learn about all different types of saws, drills, and typical tools needed to hang a heavy backlit wall mounted mirror. You might be asking, why a heavy backlit wall mounted mirror? Well, it applies to a very common household DIY project - how to properly mount an object like a TV, projector, or coat rack that must be hung properly to avoid injury. We also don't have a huge stock of heavy backlit wall mounted mirrors, so we will cut a mirror-shaped template out of plywood to mimic it. Thus this class gives students experience to a wide range of tools and materials, which is the goal of Tools and Skills: Part 1! We will use the following tools during this class: Miter saw Pocket hole jig Laser level/bubble level Drill/impact driver Rotary hammer drill with SDS Plus bits Circular Saw Jig Saw Stud Finder Inspection Camera Different measuring tools You will also get experience working with: Drywall Dimensional lumber Plywood Drywall Anchors Tapcon Concrete Anchors Different blades for different saws above This is a hands-on class - so get ready to get your hands dirty and try out some basic tools and skills at the West Philly Tool Library!