Woodcraft of Dayton

Build A Classic Shaker-Style Mudroom Bench

Part 1: Saturday, September 13, 9 AM - 5 PM

Part 2: Sunday, September 14, 11 AM - 4 PM

In this class, we will build a basic Shaker style mudroom bench out of beautiful cherry wood. During these 2 days, you will be introduced to basic woodworking skills that will help you gain experience and confidence in the safe use of a table saw, thickness planer, jointer, bandsaw, and a variety of hand tools. While most houses today don’t require a mudroom, these benches still have a place as an attractive and functional piece of décor.

Introduction To The Router

Wednesday, September 17, 9 AM - 1 PM

The router has a reputation as being a tool that is mostly used by advanced woodworkers, but this is not the case. Properly used, the router can be the most useful tool in your arsenal. This class is designed to introduce you to the many ways this tool is used, from edge jointing to edge decorating to dadoing and rabbiting, as well as sign making. Properly jigged, the router can also be used for flattening and thicknessing lumber and even cutting holes and disks. There will also be some discussion about router tables. Bring your safety glasses, ear plugs, your own router (so Joe can see what you have to work with), and be prepared to learn about the scope and versatility of this most useful tool.

"Date Night" Ice Cream Scoop

Friday, September 19, 6 PM - 9 PM

This date night class is a great way for you and your partner to learn woodturning and make a turned handle for an ice cream scoop. In this class, we will start with a pre-cut wood blank. We will discuss the techniques of turning the wood on a lathe to the specific sizes needed for the handle for a pizza cutter, ice cream scoop, or cheese slicer kit.