Woodcraft of Woburn

Hand Tool Fundamentals

Part 1: Thursday, February 13, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Thursday, February 20, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 3: Thursday, February 27, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 4: Thursday, March 6, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 5: Thursday, March 13, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 6: Thursday, March 20, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 7: Thursday, March 27, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 8: Thursday, April 3, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 9: Thursday, April 10, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 10: Thursday, April 17, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 11: Thursday, April 24, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 12: Thursday, May 1, 6 PM - 12 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 and a frame and panel door 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 *****

Build A Shaker End Table With Drawer

Part 1: Wednesday, March 12, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Wednesday, March 19, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 3: Wednesday, March 26, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 4: Wednesday, April 2, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 5: Wednesday, April 9, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 6: Wednesday, April 16, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 7: Wednesday, April 23, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 8: Wednesday, April 30, 6 PM - 9 PM

With its simple but elegant lines, the Shaker End Table is an excellent example of American history that complements furniture from all periods. This eight-part course is designed with the intermediate, as well as the more advanced woodworker, in mind. We will explore several elements including design, tool maintenance, milling, joinery, assembly and finish. Students will learn to cut dovetails, mortise and tenon joints and tapered legs. Participants will learn tool setup and maintenance, with a heavy concentration on safety. Additional lessons will cover wood movement, where and how to purchase quality materials, and what to expect as you continue as a woodworker. This intermediate level course is hands-on as well as demonstration and will prepare the student for more advanced classes.

Woodworking I

Part 1: Monday, April 14, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Monday, April 21, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 3: Monday, April 28, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 4: Monday, May 5, 6 PM - 9 PM

Get started woodworking with this beginner level class. Students will learn to safely use essential woodworking machines such as the jointer, planer, table saw and band saw. Also covered in this class are basic but critical points including understanding how to purchase materials at a lumber yard and calculating board footage. Students will build a wall-hung cabinet that will satisfy many storage needs, constructed from quality hardwood. This class will prepare you for the Woodworking II and Joinery classes.