Woodcraft of Tucson

Woodworking Series for Beginners

Part 1: Thursday, April 17, 10 AM - 4 PM

Part 2: Friday, April 18, 10 AM - 4 PM

Part 3: Thursday, April 24, 10 AM - 4 PM

Part 4: Friday, April 25, 10 AM - 4 PM

Get started in woodworking with this series of classes by building a fine end table. Starting in part 1, you will learn to use hand and power tools, shop safety, selecting wood and preparation. In part 2, you will use cut lists, drawings, measuring, cutting parts to size, panelizing and gluing. In part 3 you will complete final cutting of parts, sanding and prepare for assembly. A discussion of finishing will follow. Eye protection, dust mask, hearing protection required.

Introduction to Using the Router

Saturday, April 26, 10 AM - 12 PM

If you have a router and want to start using it or are thinking of getting one, this class is for you. We will cover these topics: Why use a router, types of routers, similarities and differences, components, bits, safe operation, router limits, bit speed, size of cut and some router accessories. You will have time to practice installing bits for edge profiling, dado cuts, rabbet cuts and flush cuts.

Router Table

Saturday, April 26, 2 PM - 4 PM

A router table enables you to find more and safer ways to use your router including mortise joints, jointing edges, trim work, end grain cuts, veneer joints and cope & stick. Set up and safe router use will be discussed and practiced.