DIY Workshop – Drills 101 + Hang a Shelf – Sept 2025

Spend your Monday nights with us in this 2-night beginner workshop, which is a combination of our popular DIY classes that aim to teach DIY life skills by demystifying the drill and teaching you how to hang a shelf.

The drill is probably the most commonly owned and used power tool today, but while access to them has never been easier many people fall into common pitfalls when trying to use them effectively!
Participants will get hands on with the tools, and in small groups learn the versatility of the drill and how hang a shelf, building confidence and getting hands on experience while troubleshooting as they go with the guidance of woodwork tutor Elaine.

If you would like to bring your own drill to learn specifically how to use it, please feel free.  If you don’t have your own drill, don’t worry - we have lots!

Materials are included in the cost of the workshop and no experience is necessary.
We are fully inclusive and all skill levels (Adult 18+) are welcome, however, please note that this course requires hand-eye coordination and the ability to follow precise instructions with regards to safety.

Here's what you'll Learn:

• Differentiate between drills, drivers, hammer drills and SDS drills.

• Learn the anatomy of drills and understand their various functions, settings and limitations.

• Look at drill bits and screwdriver heads, and learn how to select the right one needed for a given purpose.

• Learn the difference between screws and bolts, nuts and washers, and talk about lots of different fixings.

• Look at Forstner bits, and using them to create a small tealight holder to take home.

• Discuss different wall construction methods and materials that are typically used in housing in Ireland.

• Go through a few tips and tricks to work out whether a wall is load bearing or whether it is more likely to be a stud partition.

• Touch on older methods and newer technologies in the construction industry.

• Look at multiple different fixings for shelf hanging, talk about their pros and cons and the benefit of using different methods for different materials.

• Go through the practical steps of hanging a shelf, tips and tricks on how to accurately mark when to place your chosen fixings, the easiest order in which to undertake the process, and pitfalls to try and avoid.

Where to Go:
This class is held in our B1b unit located at Eircode T12 KRH7.

Here's what to Wear:
Avoid wearing loose clothing and jewellery and don’t forget to tie back long hair. Closed toe shoes are required on all of our workshop floors.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
PPE will be provided by benchspace for all courses that require it. It must be worn as directed.

Please read our terms and conditions here before booking.
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