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 - 7PM

Tuesday

9AM - 7PM

Wednesday

9AM - 7PM

Thursday

9AM - 7PM

Friday

9AM - 7PM

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 The Router Table

with Don Washow

Friday, December 13, 9:30 AM - 5 PM

This class starts off with a discussion on selecting equipment and safety procedures. It moves quickly to hands on experience. You will produce at least 8 different profile examples of popular router bits. Everyone is required to change bits and set up the table for edge routing. We will discuss different types of pattern routing then produce a part using a flush trim bit. Towards the end of the class day Don will demonstrate setting up the router table to make a raised panel door. By the end of the day you will be able to use your router table safely with confidence.

$175.00

Beginner/Intermediate

Introduction To Hand Planes

with Don Washow

Friday, December 20, 9:30 AM - 5 PM

How many planes do I need? What's the difference between a $60 and $250 dollar plane? Should I buy planes that are bevel-up, bevel-down or both? Don will answer all these questions and more as he explains how hand planes really work and exactly what they’re used for. Sharpening and tune up will be covered. Everyone will get a chance to use a wide variety of planes from Dons’ personal collection. Bring in all your planes so don can help you identify them, critique them, and help you set them up.

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$175.00

Intermediate/Advanced

Hand Cut Dovetails - Introduction to Hand Tool Skills

with Don Washow

Friday, December 27, 9:30 AM - 5 PM

In this class you will learn how to layout and hand cut, both through dovetails and mortise and tenons. Starting with the selection and design of joinery you will move quickly through layout process, and then learn to use traditional hand tools. You will learn how to use chisels and saws to pare, chop and cut to a line. At the end of the day you will have hand cut the through dovetail.

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What's Happening at Woodcraft of Downers Grove

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MagFitt Dust Collection

Saturday, January 11, 1 PM - 2 PM

Dust collection in small shops gets a little easier with MagFitt connections. Let us show you how you can maximize your dust collection system with MagFitt.

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Router Basics

Saturday, January 18, 1 PM - 2 PM

Making rabbets or putting a roundover edge on a board in your future? Our in-store experts will walk you through what you need to know to start using a router.

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Spoon Carving

Saturday, February 8, 1 PM - 2 PM

A simple household item, but much needed. Learn the steps to create your own custom carved spoon along with some tips & tricks to help you along the way.

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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.