Woodcraft of Woburn

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 *****

Woodworking I

Part 1: Monday, September 8, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Monday, September 15, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 3: Monday, September 22, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 4: Monday, September 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 2 - Cherry Hall Table

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

Part 2: Monday, October 13, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 3: Monday, October 20, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 4: Monday, October 27, 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.