Woodworking Skills with Dani Fraley: Pocket Hole Jigs & Brad Nailers

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Looking to jumpstart or deepen your knowledge of woodworking and carpentry power tools? This is the workshop series for you! Dani Fraley of Suncraft Collective will walk the class through each tool, starting with the absolute basics (what is this? why do we use it?) and help each attendee work their way towards using the tools safely and skillfully with independence.

This week's workshop will focus on 2 concepts:

1. Pocket holes/pocket hole jigs, sometimes known as Kreg jigs or hidden screws
2. Brad nailers, also called finish nailers

We'll first learn about pocket screws: what they are, how to make them, and why to use them. Everyone will get a chance to drill and attach pieces together using a pocket screw jig, screws, and a power drill (we will teach you how to safely use a drill too).

The second part of the class will be about brad/finish nailers. We'll learn when, why and how to safely use them and everyone will get to do some hands-on practice.

Learning and practicing both of these methods will help take your work to the next level, especially if you have furniture projects or trim projects that you'd like to do!

About the teacher:

Dani Fraley is a professional woodworker that began her career in 2018 after working as a structural and graphic designer. She has worked in both residential and commercial sectors on a variety of projects, and brings a wealth of both general and specialized knowledge to her classes. Dani now has her own small business and a workshop in Camp Washington.

Dani knows how rewarding it is to work with your hands to make something, and believes it should be accessible to everyone. She enjoys helping others grow their confidence and skills, while emphasizing safety and positivity.

About Do It Yourself Darlin Workshops:

Do It Yourself Darlin (DIYD) hosts educational, hands-on home repair workshops for new and veteran homeowners, renters, and everyone in between. The program aims to empower anyone and everyone to feel comfortable and confident understanding the components that make up a house while learning home repair and tool use skills along the way. All of DIYD‘s workshops are geared toward beginners, pay-what-you-can, taught by local Cincinnati craftspeople, and open to everyone ages 16 and up.

DIYD is a program of the non-profit CDC Price Hill Will. DIYD’s programming is made possible through grant funding, sponsorships, donations, and workshop ticket sales.