This hands-on class will cover basic woodworking techniques and safe operation of commonly used portable and stationary power tools. Students will learn steps of woodworking procedure, cost estimation, planing, jointing, ripping, crosscutting, and dado joint construction. Related topics will include hardware and fastener applications. Students will construct a step stool, plant stand, or similar item. […]
Students will build a medium size classic six board chest using basic cabinet case construction techniques. Basic woodworking processes and safe operation of commonly used portable and stationary power tools taught in our introductory course will be reviewed. Instructors have years of experience as builders and high school & college woodworking instructors. Please note: This […]
This class will cover woodworking procedures for planing, sawing, squaring, boring, and joining using only hand tools. Students will learn “old time craftsperson” techniques to build two essential woodworking tools, construct mortise and tenon joints, and develop a deeper understanding of wood features such as grain direction and hardness. Discover the essence of woodworking in […]