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Technique Classes

These classes really focus on a specific tool or process in the shop. Whether it is learning how to use the tablesaw safely, controlling the router with confidence, or simply understanding the proper way to mill the lumber in the shop down into pieces.

Getting to Know the Tablesaw

Unsure or uncomfortable to using a tablesaw? Then once taking this class you will gain confidence and know your way around a tablesaw. We will first start out learning the various parts to the tablesaw, different types of tablesaws, and different types of blades used. Then before using the saw, we will discuss thoroughly the safety procedures. After that, we will discuss the various ways to use the tablesaw such as: ripping, crosscutting, making dadoes/rabbets/grooves. As well as, discuss using various accessories and jigs such as feather boards, push pads, taper jig, panel sled, spline jig. As I discuss the tablesaw you will be able to try out the various procedures and accessories for the tablesaw.

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Key Points

  • Learning the proper safety procedures

  • Understand how a tablesaw operates

  • Learn the various blades that can be used

  • Practice simple skills on the tablesaw

  • Learn how to make and use your own jigs

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Class Size: 4 Students  (1 session class)

Dates:

  • March 1st Friday @ 6:30pm - 8:00pm

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Price: $120 + $0 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

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Getting to Know the Router

Looking to get a router for your shop and become familiar with one? Then this class will introduce you to basic router functions, router bits, basic/advanced techniques, router tables, and use of router jigs through part discussion, part hands-on. There will be some hand-on experience on using the different types of routers, router bits, and jigs. We will also use the router to practice mortises for joinery, and practice doing an inlay. By the end of the course you will become confident in knowing the ins and outs of using a router to get you started in your own shop.

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Key Points

  • Learn the basics of the router

  • Distinguish the difference between the routers

  • See what various router bits are available and their use. 

  • Using various jigs and accessories

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Class Size: 4 Students (1 session class)

Dates:

  • March 5th Tuesday @ 6:30pm - 8:00pm

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Price: $120 + $0 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

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Ultimate Dovetail Workshop

Hand cut dovetails can look intimidating to most people. But once done with this class you will gain confidence in making hand cut dovetails. In this class I will talk about the process of laying out dovetails, the multiple ways to cut them, using the chisel to clean up the joint, and even half blind dovetails. The first half of the day we will practice through dovetails and talk briefly on sharpening your chisels. The second half of the day we will practice half blind dovetails. All the test joints you can take home with you to analyze for for future reference and to track your progress over time.

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Key Points

  • Proper layout of dovetails

  • Explain the tools used for dovetails

  • Show multiple ways to cut dovetails

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Class Size: 4 Students (1 session class)

Dates:

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  • March 30th Saturday @ 9:00am - 3:30pm

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Price: $240 + $25 materials fee

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Tools Required:

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

  2. Dovetail saw

  3. Marking gauge

  4. 1:6 & 1:8 dovetail markers

  5. Coping saw

  6. Marking knife

  7. Chisel set (1/4" & 1/2" as least)

  8. 1/4" skew chisel for half blind dovetails helps a lot

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