Woodcraft of Woburn

Woodworking I

Part 1: Friday, January 3, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Friday, January 10, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 3: Friday, January 17, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 4: Friday, January 24, 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.

Essential Joinery

Part 1: Tuesday, January 7, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Tuesday, January 14, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 3: Tuesday, January 21, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 4: Tuesday, January 28, 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.

Woodworking I

Part 1: Wednesday, January 8, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Wednesday, January 15, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 3: Wednesday, January 22, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 4: Wednesday, January 29, 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.

Box Building

Part 1: Thursday, January 16, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Thursday, January 23, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 3: Thursday, January 30, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 4: Thursday, February 6, 6 PM - 12 AM

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.

Build a Serving Table

Part 1: Friday, January 31, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Friday, February 7, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 3: Friday, February 21, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 4: Friday, February 28, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 5: Friday, March 7, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 6: Friday, March 14, 6 PM - 9 PM

Shaker furniture is well known to be very functional. Add to that functionality some simple but graceful lines and you will have a beautiful piece that will never be outdated. Join us for six nights and build this very practical cherry table with tapered legs , two drawers with dovetail joinery, and a champfered top. This is a table that you will see in any Shaker Village. Students should have already taken Woodworking 1 or an equivalent class.

Building An Acoustic Guitar

Part 1: Monday, February 3, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Monday, February 10, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 3: Monday, February 17, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 4: Monday, February 24, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 5: Monday, March 3, 6 PM - 9 PM

Many of those who have played or even admired the beauty of the guitar have shown interest in someday making an heirloom instrument that can be played today and passed on and continued to be played for generations. This class is designed to take a beginner/intermediate woodworker through the steps to make a steel string acoustic guitar from a unique kit. You will learn the terminology and the techniques focused on many of the specialized processes to complete your own personalized instrument. The process is broken down into small steps to familiarize the student with the construction of the neck including truss rod installation, fingerboard & fretting, abalone inlay and construction of the body including brace trimming/fitting, top installation, bridge gluing/alignment, purfling and final fit up of the neck to body joint using a bolt-on system. Each guitar will be completed leaving the final top coat finish up to the student. Look for our other classes designed for finishing techniques. Be sure to visit the store to see and play the finished guitar. Two models are available - Sapele or Curly Maple. Class is held for 5 consecutive Monday nights.

Bench Tool Sharpening

Tuesday, February 4, 6 PM - 9 PM

The most fundamental part of woodworking is sharp tools. A sharp tool cuts more cleanly, precisely, and is much safer than a dull one. This class will be part lecture and demonstration, and part hands on, covering natural and man made water stones, oil stones, diamond stones, and diamond paste. Feel free to bring an old chisel or two and come and see for yourself what a truly sharp tool looks like, and how it feels to use. No tools are required, and there will be a few chisels on hand to practice with for students who don't bring their own. Demonstrations will focus mainly on bench chisels and plane irons, but some of the lecture will cover special cases including, but not limited to draw knives, low angle spoke shaves, and mortise chisels. Students must bring a 3/4" or 1" bench chisel for sharpening.

Woodworking I

Part 1: Wednesday, February 5, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Wednesday, February 12, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 3: Wednesday, February 19, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 4: Wednesday, February 26, 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.

Woodworking I

Part 1: Saturday, February 8, 9 AM - 3 PM

Part 2: Sunday, February 9, 9 AM - 3 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.

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 *****

Finishing 101: Basics Of Finishing

Part 1: Saturday, February 22, 9 AM - 3 PM

Part 2: Sunday, February 23, 9 AM - 3 PM

Wood finishing for hobbyists and small shop professionals can be done with very few tools and materials to achieve good results. Learn the basic steps to a fine finish on your special projects. Commonly used finishes will be discussed, including varnish, shellac, and oil. This is a great foundation course to advance your skills.

Woodworking I

Part 1: Saturday, March 1, 9 AM - 3 PM

Part 2: Sunday, March 2, 9 AM - 3 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.

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: Saturday, March 15, 9 AM - 3 PM

Part 2: Sunday, March 16, 9 AM - 3 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.

Woodworking I

Part 1: Monday, March 17, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Monday, March 24, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 3: Monday, March 31, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 4: Monday, April 7, 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.

Woodworking I

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

Part 2: Tuesday, April 1, 6 PM - 9 PM

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

Part 4: Tuesday, April 15, 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.

Shop Jigs and Fixtures

Part 1: Saturday, April 12, 9 AM - 3 PM

Part 2: Sunday, April 13, 9 AM - 3 PM

This class will cover jigs and fixtures that have proven themselves useful in the shop. Some of them are used with hand tools and some with power tools. Bench hooks and shooting boards have been used for centuries to help quickly and easily place and hold stock for hand planing as well as other tasks. If you are doing work, like carving or inlay, requiring a surface raised to a higher level than a bench top, the bench riser is an economic and sturdy option. The fixtures and jigs used for machine operations help us to successfully and safely complete a task. The cross-cut and miter boats (or sleds) enable us to safely make accurate and consistent cuts on the table saw. The table saw push-stick and jointer push-block help us to stay safe during machine operations that could otherwise pose some risk of injury. The "L" fence and feather board help guide a given work piece effectively in various specialized situations. The class time will include time for making some of the simpler pieces but most of the time will be spent seeing how each particular item is made and how it is used. Students will be provided with materials for the items to be made in class. A materials list, drawing and stock list, as well as a procedural step list will be provided for each item.

Hand Cut Dovetail Demonstration

Tuesday, April 22, 6 PM - 9 PM

Learning how to cut hand-cut dovetails is a rewarding and skill-building woodworking technique. Dovetails are a classic joint used to connect two pieces of wood, typically for drawer construction, boxes, or fine cabinetry. They provide a strong, aesthetically pleasing connection that can be done without any hardware. Join us for this free and informative demonstration.