Thursday, July 6, 2006
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Let’s build stuff!
Good Walls Make Good Neighbors
A introduction to basic construction techniques
January 8th, 15th and 22nd 1-5pm Sundays
$180 materials included
Scared of power tools? Confused by how to use a hammer? Or just interested in how to do basic construction? Good Walls Make Good Neighbors teaches proper building techniques while conveying the surprisingly useful method for building a wall. Covering purchasing and preparing materials, assembly, hanging and floating drywall and more.
Taught by Machine Project favorite Ryan Taber no experience with construction, tools, nails, screws, drywall or hard hats needed. All materials included.
Day one: You can do this
-Optional shopping, navigating a monolith.
-Tool/material Basics: Measuring, Cutting, Screwing, Drilling, Nailing.
-The right and wrong tools for the job, and shortcuts
-Design and structural principle basics and Building Codes
Day Two: Framing/Erecting/Hanging
-Ways to actually step by step construct the frame of a wall
-Anchoring your wall to the building
-Cutting and Hanging drywall
-Installing edge bead
-Taping and muding
Day Three: Perfect Finish
-Preparing to Sand
-Sanding
-Primer and Paint techniques registration now open! Space is limited
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To pay by check please mail a check for $150 made out to Machine Project.
Please email us at m@machineproject.com if you are sending a check, so we
can reserve a spot for you. Here’s the mailing address.
Machine Project c/o Mark Allen
PO Box 26900
Los Angeles, CA, 90026
You can also stop by the gallery and pay in person, which entitles you to either a complimentary cookie or carbonated beverage (offer dependent upon available stock). –> email m@machineproject.com or call 213-483-8761 for more information