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This is a four part series. Sign up for all four weeks HERE.
November 2 @ 10:30am–1:30pm
November 9 @ 10:30am–1:30pm
November 16 @ 10:30am–1:30pm
November 23 @ 10:30am–1:30pm
Woodworking Basics is a four-part series designed to introduce new makers to essential tools, techniques, and shop policies, with a focus on safety and skill development. Over the course of the series, participants will gain confidence with core woodworking processes, become trained on eight tools, and finish the class with a completed project.
Miter Saw
Track Saw
Table Saw (for rip cuts and cross cuts)
Router Table
Palm Router
Palm Sander
Table Saw Spline Jig
Small Band Saw (for additional certifications)
These tools are introduced gradually, with each module focusing on specific tools and techniques related to those tools.
101 (Rough Breakdown)
Learn woodworking basics with tools like the miter saw and track saw. Topics include wood grain, kerf and tearout, creating cut lists, PPE, and material storage.
102 (Precise Breakdown)
Focus on precision cuts with the table saw. Practice rip and cross cuts, and learn key techniques like cutting spline strips and miters for accurate joinery.
103 (Joints and Assembly)
Master joinery with the table saw and router table. Learn dados, miters, and rabbets, and perfect glue-ups with an emphasis on safety and storage practices.
104 (Assembly and Finishing)
Explore finishing techniques with the palm router, spline jig, and sander. Learn finishing theory, safe material handling, and shop policies, plus tips for additional certifications.
What you will create: A handcrafted wooden box with lid, built from start to finish.
Whom it’s for: Anyone aged 16+ (youth 16–17 must have a guardian present). No prior woodworking experience is required.
What we’ll provide: All necessary tools, materials, and safety gear.
What to bring: Wear close-toed shoes and pants suitable for working in a woodshop.
Please sign up at least 24 hours in advance. To check availability within 24 hours of this event’s start time, call (206) 659-1726.
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