Box Building

Part 1: Wednesday, June 19, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Wednesday, June 26, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 3: Wednesday, July 3, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 4: Wednesday, July 10, 6 PM - 9 PM

Making a box is a useful and fun skill to develop. Box building is a great way to learn layout, joinery and assembly. In this class, we will build a lidded box that that can be used for pencils, crayons, layout tools, and countless other uses. To accomplish this, you will use power tools as well as hand tools.

Hand Tool Fundamentals

Part 1: Monday, June 24, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Monday, July 1, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 3: Monday, July 8, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 4: Monday, July 15, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 5: Monday, July 22, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 6: Monday, July 29, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 7: Monday, August 5, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 8: Monday, August 12, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 9: Monday, August 19, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 10: Monday, August 26, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 11: Monday, September 9, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 12: Monday, September 16, 6 PM - 9 PM

If you would like to use hand tools more and be less dependent on machinery, this is a great opportunity for you. Take advantage of this class to create a hand tool foundation that you can build on. Learning to use hand tools correctly will open an entirely new woodworking experience, one that is enjoyable, very satisfying, and not as loud or dusty. Not many things in woodworking are more discouraging or frustrating than trying to use dull or neglected tools. In this twelve-week, one night per week class, you will learn how to use a handsaw and tune-up and use a hand plane, chisels, marking gauge, and marking knife. This is a skills-based class with a heavy emphasis on fundamentals, proper technique and safety. Students will be taught how to layout and execute fine joinery such as mortise and tenon, through dovetails, and half-blind dovetails. The instructor will also talk about wood movement and what can happen if you don't allow for it. During this class, students will build a traditional wall-hung cupboard with dovetailed casework using quality hardwood. Students will be required to bring some hand tools and they will learn how to make these tools perform at their optimum. Some of the lessons are: Sharpening chisels and plane irons Hand tool tune-up Sawing to a line Proper use of a chisel Using marking gauges and marking knives for accurate lines Using a hand plane Mortise and tenon joinery Dovetail joinery Wood movement Where and how to purchase furniture grade lumber Required Tools: Hand plane (number 3 or 4) ***** If you purchase a Stanley #4, the instructor suggests that you choose a vintage plane instead of a new one. Consider thevintagetoolshoppe.com ***** Chisels (1/4", 1/2", 3/4", 1") Marking knife Tape measure Combination square Mallet Students are encouraged to bring the following tools but they are not required: Dovetail saw (western, Japanese, or gent) Marking gauge ***** Consider supporting a local tool maker - masswoodworks.com *****

Essential Joinery

Part 1: Tuesday, June 25, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Tuesday, July 2, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 3: Tuesday, July 9, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 4: Tuesday, July 16, 6 PM - 9 PM

Take your skills to the next level. This class is a must for those who want to develop fine joinery skills. You will learn how to layout and execute mortise and tenon joints as well as through and half-blind dovetails using power and hand tools. This is a great class to take in preparation for more advanced classes. These sample joints are meant to be used as a reference by the students when they perform these techniques in their own shop. While laying out joints in woodworking projects, you are able to look at and manipulate these samples to refresh your memory.