Woodcraft of Austin

Build a Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table

Part 1: Friday, May 16, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Part 2: Saturday, May 17, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Part 3: Sunday, May 18, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Join us for a weekend devoted to the artistry of fine woodworking, where you will craft an original piece of furniture designed and built to stand the test of time. Conceived as a complement to our popular Mid-Century End Table class, this table is generously proportioned at 42”W x 18”D x 16”H. The trapezoidal tabletop features dual storage compartments with slotted, sliding doors, on a robust foundation anchored by 1 ¾” tapered legs and supported with four lateral half-lap joints. These components are seamlessly integrated with the tabletop with fourteen steel threaded inserts and ¼”-20 machine screws, ensuring structural integrity and allowing for natural wood movement. To foster an environment of unhurried craftsmanship and personalized attention to detail, each session is limited to a maximum of three students. Furthermore, participants can select from four available wood combinations, each specifically chosen to complement the species utilized in our Mid-Century Modern End Table class while accommodating a range of budgets. Each student receives a fully illustrated build plan. 1) European beech cabinet with American black walnut accents (shown). $850 2) European beech cabinet with Sapale (African mahogany) accents. $695 3) 100% American black walnut with curly maple door handles. $1,195 4) 100% Sapale (African mahogany) with curly maple door handles. $895

Get A Handle On Knife Making

Monday, May 19, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

From cutting and marking in the shop, to hunting and camping, to preparing a simple meal, a good knife is indispensable. Create a custom knife you will be proud to show and use for a lifetime, or give as an impressive gift. You will make a high-quality knife without the metal working tools or expertise required to make the blade. This 8-1/4" overall length blade features a slightly dropped point. The knife is made from 5/32" thick 6A high carbon stainless steel for edge retention. It has a 3-5/8" blade section which is hollow ground and highly polished. Shape, mount and finish your custom handles for a truly one-of-a-kind, high-quality knife.

Router Basics

Wednesday, May 21, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

You've just purchased a router and some bits. It's a versatile machine that can be used in a vast assortment of woodworking operations. Before you plunge into router woodworking, come join Gus in learning the basics you should know that will make your endeavors safer, easier and altogether more satisfying. We'll differentiate between fixed and plunge base routers, motor size, collet size and simplify the types of routers. In this "hands on" class there will be exercises using a few of the most common bits such as a round over, edge forming, straight cutting and even a dado. The router table will be used and there will be discussion of the differences between hand-held and table operations. Care and maintenance of routers will be covered. Bring any and all questions as well as your router to the class. Join in the fun and begin your router adventure.