Woodcraft of Woburn

Essential Joinery

Part 1: Wednesday, May 7, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Wednesday, May 14, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 3: Wednesday, May 21, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 4: Wednesday, May 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: Thursday, May 8, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Thursday, May 15, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 3: Thursday, May 22, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 4: Thursday, May 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.

Woodworking I

Part 1: Tuesday, May 27, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Tuesday, June 3, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 3: Tuesday, June 10, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 4: Tuesday, June 17, 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.

Bench Tool Sharpening

Monday, June 2, 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.

Woodworking I

Part 1: Wednesday, June 4, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Wednesday, June 11, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 3: Wednesday, June 18, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 4: Wednesday, June 25, 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, June 7, 9 AM - 3 PM

Part 2: Sunday, June 8, 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.

Table Saw Techniques

Monday, June 9, 6 PM - 9 PM

In this hands-on class, students will learn essential table saw techniques for woodworking projects, emphasizing precision, safety, and efficiency. This course is designed for both beginners and intermediate woodworkers who want to enhance their skills with a table saw, one of the most versatile and powerful tools in a woodworking shop. This one-night class will cover table saw anatomy, the different components of the table saw, such as the blade, fence, miter gauge, and rip capacity. Basic operations such as proper setup, adjustment, and alignment of the saw to ensure accuracy and smooth cuts will also be covered

Bandsaw Fundamentals

Monday, June 16, 6 PM - 9 PM

A bandsaw is a versatile power tool with a continuous loop blade that runs on two pulleys, often used for cutting wood, metal, or plastic. There are various bandsaw techniques that can help achieve enhanced safety, improved efficiency, and accurate cuts. In this one-night class you will learn how to rip cut, cross cut, resaw, cut curves, and freehand cutting.

Woodworking I

Part 1: Saturday, June 21, 9 AM - 3 PM

Part 2: Sunday, June 22, 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.

Jointer/Planer Fundamentals

Monday, June 23, 6 PM - 9 PM

In woodworking, "jointer" and "planer" are two essential tools that help in preparing rough lumber for further processing. Understanding their roles and how they work is important for achieving precise, flat, straight, and parallel. In this one-night class you will learn the correct procedure for taking rough material and milling it into lumber that is suitable for furniture making parts. You will also learn the essential parts of the tools, how they operate, grain direction, and routine maintenance.

Router Techniques

Monday, June 30, 6 PM - 9 PM

Routers are one of the most versatile tools used in the woodworking shop. Routers can create various designs, edges, and joinery in woodworking projects. Understanding different router techniques can greatly enhance the quality and precision of your work. Below are some key techniques for using a woodworking router. In this one-night class you will learn how to safely rout edges, flush trim, mortise, plunge, template routing, and climb cutting.

Essential Joinery

Part 1: Tuesday, July 1, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Tuesday, July 8, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 3: Tuesday, July 15, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 4: Tuesday, July 22, 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, July 2, 6 PM - 9 PM

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

Part 3: Wednesday, July 16, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 4: Wednesday, July 23, 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 2

Part 1: Thursday, July 3, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Thursday, July 10, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 3: Thursday, July 17, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 4: Thursday, July 24, 6 PM - 9 PM

This class will build on skills learned in Woodworking I, although that class is not a prerequisite. Students will build a cherry hall table with a "floating top", tapered legs and mortise and tenon joinery. Students will learn how to safely use various hand tools and power tools. Participants will be required to bring a tape measure and combination square. Optional tools are a hand plane and ¼", ½" and 1" chisels.

Woodworking I

Part 1: Monday, July 7, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Monday, July 14, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 3: Monday, July 21, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 4: Monday, July 28, 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, July 19, 9 AM - 3 PM

Part 2: Sunday, July 20, 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: Wednesday, August 6, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Wednesday, August 13, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 3: Wednesday, August 20, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 4: Wednesday, August 27, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 5: Wednesday, September 3, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 6: Wednesday, September 10, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 7: Wednesday, September 17, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 8: Wednesday, September 24, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 9: Wednesday, October 1, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 10: Wednesday, October 8, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 11: Wednesday, October 15, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 12: Wednesday, October 22, 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 *****

Queen Anne Foot Stool

Part 1: Thursday, August 7, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Thursday, August 14, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 3: Thursday, August 21, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 4: Thursday, August 28, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 5: Thursday, September 4, 6 PM - 9 PM

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

Part 7: Thursday, September 18, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 8: Thursday, September 25, 6 PM - 9 PM

Build a piece of timeless furniture in this 18th century Queen Anne foot stool class. Students will learn how to build this foot stool with graceful cabriole legs and traditional joinery. You will cut and shape the cabriole legs with a combination of hand and power tools. We will talk about upholstering with a demonstration (time permitting) but final upholstering will be done after the class.