Cabinetmaking Part 2

Making a Raised Panel Door

In this 2nd part to the cabinetmaking series you will make 2 raised panel doors that completes the wall mounted cabinet. We will discuss different options for doors and the ways to make raised panel doors. You get to use the router table to make the cope and stick joinery that make the frame to the door, and use a raised panel cutter to make the panel. There will be a discussion on safety using the router table to do the joinery and using the coping sled to do the rail ends. Also, different options for hinges will be talked about and no mortise hinges will be used for this project.

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Key Points

• Using the router table to make raised panels and cope/stick joinery

• Learn how to mill lumber down to make the rails, stiles, and panel

• Discuss the options for door stiles

• Discuss the kinds of hardware used for hinges to mount the door

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Class Size: 4 Students (2 student minimum) (2 session class)

Dates:

• February 1st Saturday @ 9:00am - 3:00pm + 2nd Sunday @ 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Price: $270 + $0 materials fee (materials are included in the part 1 class)

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Tools Required:

1. Paper/pencil and notebook (for note taking if you wish)

2. Safety glasses, ear protection, dust mask

3. 16ft Tape measure

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Epoxy Coasters

In this class make some classy coasters where epoxy and wood are combined. They add style to any entertaining event where everyone will want some epoxy coasters. In the 1st session class you will cut you pieces of wood to fit inside the silicone mold and then we mix the colored epoxy and pour it into the molds. Once dry, the 2nd session class you will finish up by sanding all your 4 coasters to a smooth finish and apply some cutting board oil to bring it to life.

Key Points

• Learn how to use epoxy

• Use your creativity to create one of a kind coasters

• Understand how to properly sand epoxy to a smooth finish

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Class Size: Min of 2 students/Max of 3 students (2 session class)

Dates:

• TBD

Price: $120 + $50 materials fee

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Tools Required:

1. Paper/pencil and notebook (for note taking if you wish)

2. Safety glasses, ear protection, dust mask

3. 16ft Tape measure

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Modern Wall Shelf

Build a simple modern wall shelf that will fit into anyone's home. This is a one day build project so that by the end of the day you will be able to apply finish on your own. While making the shelf you will learn how to mill wood using the planer, jointer, and tablesaw. Then, assemble with screws and plugged hole with matching wood plugs. As seen in WOOD Magazine.

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Key Points

• Learn the process of milling wood

• Make your own wood plugs

• Suggestions on applying wood finish

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Class Size: 3 Students (2 session class)

Dates: ​

• December 2nd & 3rd Monday & Tuesday @ 9:00am - 12:00pm

Price: $180 + $135 materials fee

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Tools Required:

1. Paper/pencil and notebook (for note taking if you wish)

2. Safety glasses, ear protection, dust mask

3. 16ft Tape measure

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Veneered Accent Table

This may look like an easy table with traditional table joinery, but, you can see it involves applied beading trim, and a diamond pattern veneered top & shelf. In this class you will learn how to assemble that pattern, perform the joinery, and do the assembly of the table. Once done, everyone will be jealous that you made this beautiful table.

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Key Points

• Learn the different way to apply veneer

• Applying inlay strips to your projects

• Using traditional table joinery

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Class Size: 3 Students

Dates:

• TBD

Price: $570 + $300 materials fee

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Tools Required:

1. Paper/pencil and notebook (for note taking if you wish)

2. Safety glasses, ear protection, dust mask

3. 16ft Tape measure

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Classic Rocking Chair

Build an elegant classic rocker that will be super comfy to sit in and an heirloom to pass down generations. The straightforward construction of the rocker may look challenging, but any skill level will enjoy the build. A handheld router with a flush trim bit, drill press, bandsaw, and router table will be used quite a lot to make the multiple parts go easier. One unique skill all students will gain from this class will be to make round tenons on square stock as seen in the stretchers. 

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Key Points

• Make round tenons on square stock

• Use of patterns to make identical parts

• Use of the bandsaw to cut curved parts

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Class Size: 3 Students (10 night sessions)

Dates:

• TBD

Price: $900 + $153 materials fee

Tools Required:

1. Paper/pencil and notebook (for note taking if you wish)

2. Safety glasses, ear protection, dust mask

3. 16ft Tape measure

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Hot Plate/Cheeseboard

Build a really cool and simple hot plate/cheeseboard in this class that can used in your next cheese party. You will be shown how to process the wood into the necessary parts. Then glue the boards up. The final steps are to router the edges round and sand. This class is great to learn the basics and go home with a piece everyone will enjoy. 

NOTE: The wood blanks for the hotplate will be glued up prior to this class.

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Key Points

• Learn how to mill wood down properly

• Understand a food safe finish

• Discuss the different species of wood that can be used for food contact

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Class Size: 3 Students

Dates:

• December 23rd Monday @ 9:00am - 12:00pm

Price: $90 + $25 materials fee​

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Tools Required:

1. Paper/pencil and notebook (for note taking if you wish)

2. Safety glasses, ear protection, dust mask

3. 16ft Tape measure

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Wine Bottle Glass Holder

Do you like to drink wine or know of someone who does? How about making a wine bottle glass holder? This simple project transforms a wine bottle and glasses into a work of art that everyone will envy. In just 1 night you will learn a lot about the process of milling wood, using the drill press, and making identical parts using a template.

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Key Points

• Utilizing templates to make identical parts

• Learn how to use a drill press to make clean holes

• Learn how to use a bandsaw to cut out the holder following a line

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Class Size: 3 Students

Dates:

• December 20th Friday @ 6:30pm - 9:30pm

• January 29th Wednesday @ 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Price: $90 + $25 materials fee

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Tools Required:

1. Paper/pencil and notebook (for note taking if you wish)

2. Safety glasses, ear protection, dust mask

3. 16ft Tape measure

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Curved Leg End Table

The curvature of the legs on this table catches your eyes 1st thing. Do you want to know how to make the curved legs? In this class you will learn how to laminate the legs in a form using multiple thin layers of wood. You will also learn how to make the perfectly round tabletop using a router and a trammel. And finally, we will discuss how to incorporate a groove on top to inlay tinted epoxy.

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Key Points

• How to cut thin strips on the tablesaw

• The proper use of a bending form to create curved shapes

• Routing a perfectly round circle with a router

• Utilizing epoxy as a material to inlay wood

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Class Size: 3 Students (5 session class)

Dates:

• December 3rd Tuesday, 12th Wednesday, 13th Thursday, 17th Tuesday, 19th Thursday @ 6:30pm - 9:30pm

• January 13th, 15th, 22nd, 27th, 29th Mondays & Wednesdays @ 9:00am - 12:00pm

Price: $450 + $111 materials fee

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Tools Required:

1. Paper/pencil and notebook (for note taking if you wish)

2. Safety glasses, ear protection, dust mask

3. 16ft Tape measure

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Floating Live Edge

Coffee Table

A live edge coffee table really presents the beauty in any wood. Especially when it appears as if its floating. This is a great project to build since it is not to overly complicated. You will learn how to select a slab while at the lumber yard field trip. Then mill the slab, and design the base according to the size of the slab. Once complete, everyone will be jealous of your masterful skills and wonder how the top is floating.

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Key Points

• Selecting slabs at the lumber yard

• Learning the process of slab milling

• Designing a table around the wood

• The use of mortise and tenon joinery

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Class Size: 3 Students

Dates:

• March 14th Saturday @ 9:00am - 2:00pm + March 24th, 26th, 31st, April 2nd, 7th, 9th Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Price: $690 + materials fee (Paid at visit to local wood supplier on Saturday)

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NOTE: "materials fee" will vary depending on what species of wood slab and wood used for the base + epoxy used to fill any voids and if used in the middle of the tabletop.

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IF INTERESTED IN THIS CLASS PLEASE CONTACT COREY BY EMAIL OR PHONE TO SIGN UP. THE PRICE FOR MATERIALS WILL BE BASED UPON YOUR CHOOSING AT THE LUMBER YARD. SO BE PREPARED TO PAY FOR MATERIALS THAT SATURDAY LUMBER MEETUP.

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Tools Required:

1. Paper/pencil and notebook (for note taking if you wish)

2. Safety glasses, ear protection, dust mask

3. 16ft Tape measure

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Heirloom Picture Frames

Tired of the same old picture frames at the store? Have a painting or picture that means a lot to you? Well this class will teach you all about making a variety of styles of frames. We will use the combination of the tablesaw, router, & moulder to create unique frames that would look beautifully on the wall. By the end of the class you will complete a few picture frames for your painting or picture that will be cherished. 

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Key Points

• Learn how to use the tablesaw in a creative way

• Use the router in its full potential to make profiles

• Discuss different ways to glue up your frames

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Class Size: 3 Students (2 session class)

Dates:

• December 16th & 18th Monday & Wednesday @ 9:00am - 12:00pm

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Price: $180 + $40 materials fee

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Tools Required:

1. Paper/pencil and notebook (for note taking if you wish)

2. Safety glasses, ear protection, dust mask

3. 16ft Tape measure

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Quality Workbench

It is where everything starts in the shop...the workbench. It may look challenging at first, but once broken down into components, its easy. In the class you will build this workbench (customized to you height) that features a front vise and tail vise with dog holes on the top, and perform the many joints with the legs and stretchers. Once done, you will have a beautiful workbench to treasure for many years.

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Key Points

• Milling wood square

• Gluing laminations

• Mortise and tenon joinery

• Workbench hardware and installation

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Class Size: 3 Students

Dates:

• TBD

Price: $960 + $800 materials fee (includes all vise hardware)

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Tools Required:

1. Paper/pencil and notebook (for note taking if you wish)

2. Safety glasses, ear protection, dust mask

3. 16ft Tape measure

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Benchtop Bench

Tired of bending over the bench with an aching back? how about having the work to you with a benchtop bench? In this class you will make a bench from some red oak lumber and a few pipe clamps. It features a moxon style vise using pipe clamps with bench dog holes on top, and plenty of room to use a clamp to hold down your work.​

Key Points

• Construct a innovative work surface to help you work better

• Sizing the benchtop bench to your needs

• Using easy to get materials to make a vise

• The use of Festool Dominos to make a quick easy joint

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Class Size: 3 Students

Dates:

• February 3rd, 10th, 24th Mondays @ 9:00am - 12:00pm
• February 3rd, 10th, 24th Mondays @ 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Price: $270 + $120 materials fee

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Tools Required:

1. Paper/pencil and notebook (for note taking if you wish)

2. Safety glasses, ear protection, dust mask

3. 16ft Tape measure

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Power Carving Wall Art

Power carving can be a lot of fun and you will realize this once you complete this class. In this class you will be using a angle grinder with a Kutzall shaping disc to carve the pine blank and then lots of sanding to smooth out the carving. Now there is total freedom here as you carve out different shapes, curves, or waves based upon what you like. Once complete, no 2 pieces will ever look alike as they were organically carved.

Key Points

• Learn the art of power carving with a angle grinder

• Proper safety using a angle grinder and carving discs

• Discuss ways to apply power carving to other types of projects

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Class Size: 3 Students (1 session class)

Dates:

• TBD

Price: $90 + $13 materials fee

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Tools Required:

1. Paper/pencil and notebook (for note taking if you wish)

2. Safety glasses, ear protection, dust mask

3. 16ft Tape measure

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