Bandsaw Tune Up
Saturday, May 11, 1 PM - 2 PM
Don’t just kick the tires. Learn how to properly keep your bandsaw in top working order.
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7440 Woodward Avenue Suite A 107
Woodridge, IL 60517
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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 - 6PM
What's Happening at Woodcraft of Woodridge/Downers Grove
Festool Demo (New Tool)
Saturday, May 18, 1 PM - 2 PM
Featuring the newest in Festool innovations.
Router Bit and Saw Blade Maintenance
Saturday, June 8, 1 PM - 2 PM
Keeping your bits and blades clean makes for cleaner cuts. Join us as we step through how to remove the buildup on your bits and blades.
Woodworking Classes in Woodridge/Downers Grove
$175.00
Beginner to Advanced
Mastering Cabinet Construction
with Don WashowFriday, May 3, 9:30 AM - 5 PM
Beginning with materials and terminology Don will introduce you to the overwhelming amount of information available on building cabinets. He will explain the differences in construction and design between face frame cabinets and the European 32mm system. Face frame cabinets will be covered in detail, discussing material layout and handling, construction details, drawers, raised panel doors, and hardware. There will be many miniature cabinets, exploded construction details, materials, and hardware props on hand for you to investigate and photograph. The Blum European hinge system will be discussed in detail giving you a complete understanding of how to install them on both face frames and frameless cabinets. There is an extensive handout covering sources for information and material not available to the general public that Don has compiled through years of experience. After taking this class you will have a good understanding of how cabinets are made.
$175.00
All Levels
Mastering Furniture Design & Construction
with Don WashowFriday, May 17, 9:30 AM - 5 PM
In this class you will learn the steps necessary to complete a furniture project that looks great, functions well, and will survive the tests of time. Don will introduce you to selecting the project, compiling design data, proportioning to the human body to establish architectural standards, sketching, and shop drawings. He will explain why it is so important to build full size mock ups to test your designs for proportion and volume. There will be many examples of furniture and models of construction details for students to study. Selecting joinery for your projects will be explained in great detail. Don will show you how he designs and creates working drawings using a shaker style table as an example. There will be many handouts distributed in this class. By the end of the day you will have the basis for understanding the design and construction of fine furniture.
Woodcraft of Woodridge/Downers Grove is Ready to Help You Make Wood Work!
Woodcraft of Woodridge/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 Woodridge/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!
