Woodcraft of Downers Grove

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504 Ogden Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515

Hours of Operations

Sunday

11AM - 4PM

Monday

9AM - 6PM

Tuesday

9AM - 6PM

Wednesday

9AM - 6PM

Thursday

9AM - 6PM

Friday

9AM - 6PM

Saturday

9AM - 5PM

Retail store pricing may vary from internet or catalog pricing.

Woodworking Classes in Downers Grove

$190.00

Beginner/Intermediate

Mastering Hand Applied Finishes

with Don Washow

Friday, February 6, 2026, 9:30 AM - 5 PM

This is an advanced hands-on, finishing class for everyone. The class begins with a discussion on surface preparation and the selection of sand paper. You will learn what surface each grit will produce and be able to recognize when to advance to the next grit. Each student is expected to prepare numerous hardwood samples obtaining preparation results from 150, through 400 grit. We will discuss and use oil finishes, oil base poly urethanes, and water base poly urethanes as clear top coats. The second half of the class will introduce you to numerous pre stains, stains (both oil and water based), dyes, and dye stains.

$175.00

All Levels

Advanced Machining Techniques I ; Squaring Lumber

with Don Washow

Friday, March 6, 2026, 9:30 AM - 5 PM

Squaring lumber is the first skill a woodworker must master. Without this skill you will never understand how woodworking machines work or be able to determine why your parts don’t fit. Through hands on experience you will learn how to select, flatten, and square lumber using the bandsaw, table saw, jointer, and planer. Starting with machine set up then moving quickly to hands on practice you will square boards necessary to build table tops, solid wood face frames, and raised panel doors.

$150.00

Beginner/Intermediate

Mastering The Bandsaw

with Don Washow

Friday, March 13, 2026, 9:30 AM - 4 PM

Setting up your bandsaw can be one of the most frustrating jobs in the shop. Don will explain the steps to trouble free sawing. Blade selection, guide set-up, tensioning, and dust collection is just the beginning of the class. Don will show you how to correct for drift so that you will always be able to saw parallel to your fence. He will show you how to set up your saw to resaw perfect boards as thin as 1/16th inch. The hands on portion of the class will include resawing tall material, ripping boards, free hand cutting curves & circles, just to name a few. Don will demonstrate his favorite jigs and fixtures, tapering legs, cutting perfect circles, and free hand sculpting.

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Chip Carving Demo

Saturday, February 14, 2026, 1 PM - 2 PM

Creating intricate designs in you carvings takes special skills. We’ll show you the basic techniques to get you started on your chip carving journey.

Turn a Baseball Bat

Saturday, February 21, 2026, 1 PM - 2 PM

Get ready for spring training at Woodcraft and learn how to turn your own baseball bat. Our in-store experts will show you how to get started.

Table Saw Tune Up Demo

Saturday, March 14, 2026, 1 PM - 2 PM

Keeping your table saw in top working order makes your project easier and safer. Stop in as we show you how!

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Woodcraft of Downers Grove is Ready to Help You Make Wood Work!

Woodcraft of Downers Grove is the area’s premiere destination for the best woodworking tools, wood, supplies and advice. Whether you consider yourself a novice woodworker or an expert craftsman, Woodcraft has the brands that sawdust makers prefer! Shop top power tool brands like JET, Powermatic, Festool, Laguna, Rikon and more. Plus find the best selection of hand tools from WoodRiver, pfeil, Flexcut, Veritas and other favorites. Stop by for our free monthly woodworking demos or take part in a woodworking seminar. At Woodcraft of Downers Grove we enjoy Helping You Make Wood Work®

We Sell the Best Brands in Woodworking

The best woodworking has to offer from brands like Festool, JET, RIKON and more!

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