Woodcraft of Downers Grove

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504 Ogden Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515

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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.

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Woodworking Classes in Downers Grove

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$175.00

Beginner/Intermediate

Mastering Sharpening I: Chisels & Planes

with Don Washow

Friday, October 10, 9:30 AM - 5 PM

Understanding the differences between sharpening systems and selecting the best system for you is one of the most confusing subjects in woodworking. Don starts at the beginning explaining the sandpaper system then continues to compare water stones, diamond plates, and oil stones. He will give you information on cross referencing the different grit systems so that comparing performance and price is easier. You will be provided with equipment to flatten and sharpen on sandpaper. Final honing will be completed on waterstones with a jig to produce a surgically sharp tool. You will also learn how to hollow grind on a bench grinder. By the end of the class you will understand what sharp is and have had the opportunity to experience tools sharper than you could have ever imagined.

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$175.00

Beginner/Intermediate

Mastering The Tablesaw

with Don Washow

Friday, October 17, 9:30 AM - 5 PM

This is a full day hands on table saw class using the new Saw Stop table saw. The class starts off with a discussion on equipment tune up and saw blade selection, then moves quickly to safety procedures and hands on experience. Planning your cuts, saw set up, the correct use of push sticks, feather boards, hold downs, and guards will be explained. You will practice ripping, crosscutting on a sled, cut dadoes, Cut rabbets, and learn to cut tenons. Don will explain how to build his favorite jigs and fixtures and demonstrate them for you. Extensive handouts will be provided.

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$90.00

All Levels

Setting Up Shop

with Don Washow

Sunday, October 19, 11:30 AM - 4 PM

Don knows that good planning and organization are the first steps towards successful wood working. Through out his career, Don has set up many different shops, small and large, temporary and permanent, all efficient enough to make a living in. He will explain to you how he reads a space then transforms it into a working shop. Tool selection, work stations, tool and material storage, dust collection, electrical, lighting, along with layout procedures and the importance of a scaled floor plan will be covered. Steps to create a detailed electrical plan will be discussed. He will explain all the ins and outs of setting up and surviving in a small space. You will be amazed at how efficient and comfortable any size shop can be.

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What's Happening at Woodcraft of Downers Grove

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Ornament Making

Saturday, October 11, 1 PM - 2 PM

Tis the season! Let us show you various ways to create custom Christmas ornaments using our kits.

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JessEm 2-Day Event (Day 1)

Friday, October 17, 11 AM - 12 PM

Join us for our JessEm ALL DAY EVENT with our featured JessEm demo from 11am to 12pm! See JessEm tools in action throughout both days. Our in-store experts will be available to discuss products, answer questions and give recommendations. While you’re here, enter for a chance to win a JessEm Excel II package. JessEm Clear Cut Table Saw Guide Package or a $100 Woodcraft gift card (no purchase necessary). But Wait! There's a Bonus Prize of a Rout-R-Lift II Router Lift Given Away At Each Store! Plus, enjoy 15% off all JessEm products during the event so you can Just Get Started on your next project!

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JessEm 2-Day Event (Day 2)

Saturday, October 18, 12 PM - 1 PM

Join us for our JessEm ALL DAY EVENT with our featured JessEm demo from 1pm to 2pm! See JessEm tools in action throughout both days. Our in-store experts will be available to discuss products, answer questions and give recommendations. While you’re here, enter for a chance to win a JessEm Excel II package. JessEm Clear Cut Table Saw Guide Package or a $100 Woodcraft gift card (no purchase necessary). But Wait! There's a Bonus Prize of a Rout-R-Lift II Router Lift Given Away At Each Store! Plus, enjoy 15% off all JessEm products during the event so you can Just Get Started on your next project!

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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!

Festool Woodworking Tools. Woodcraft is the largest Festool retailer in the US.
SawStop Table Saws - the standard in table saw safety.
Laguna - Supermax woodworking tools, accessories, and abrasives.