{"product_id":"open-shop-orientation-tool-proficiency-check","title":"Open Shop Orientation + Tool Proficiency Check","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:8b789bf2-c983-47a2-8eda-7dade0eef30d-224\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-22\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"0dd422fb-1ec3-48b7-83f1-caf9f71988da\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"216\"\u003eBefore using Bull City Woodshop’s Community Open Shop independently, all new Open Shop members are required to complete a one-time Orientation + Tool Proficiency Check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"537\"\u003eThis session is designed to make sure participants can safely and confidently use core shop tools without direct supervision. It is not a beginner class — it is a practical skills assessment for those who already have some woodworking or shop experience and are ready to work independently in a shared shop environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"791\"\u003eDuring the proficiency check, participants will be given a block of wood and asked to mill it so it matches a pre-fabricated sample piece of lumber. This process helps demonstrate your ability to safely measure, mill, and use multiple tools accurately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"895\"\u003eTools may include:\u003cbr\u003e• Chop Saw \/ Miter Saw\u003cbr data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"837\"\u003e• Planer\u003cbr data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"848\"\u003e• Table Saw\u003cbr data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"862\"\u003e• Router Table\u003cbr data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"873\"\u003e• Drill press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e• Band Saw\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"1085\"\u003eWhat We’re Looking For:\u003cbr\u003e• Safe tool handling\u003cbr data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"944\"\u003e• Comfort working independently\u003cbr data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"978\"\u003e• Basic measuring and milling accuracy\u003cbr data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003e• Awareness of shop procedures and shared workspace expectations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1272\"\u003eIf you are not yet comfortable using these tools independently, you may be asked to complete one of Bull City Woodshop’s beginner or entry-level classes before gaining Open Shop access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1451\"\u003eImportant:\u003cbr\u003ePassing this proficiency check is required before using Open Shop. Purchasing an Open Shop membership does not automatically grant immediate access to the shop floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1577\"\u003eProficiency checks are typically scheduled once per month. \u003cstrong\u003eAfter registering, you’ll receive a confirmation email with additional details and be automatically assigned to the next available Proficiency Check session. If the assigned date does not work for your schedule, please reach out and we’ll help reschedule you to a future session.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1755\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis is the required first step for anyone who wants to use Open Shop for independent projects. 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