Woodcraft of Woburn

Hand Tool Fundamentals

Part 1: Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 3: Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 4: Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 5: Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 6: Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 7: Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 8: Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 9: Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 10: Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 11: Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 12: Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 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 and a frame and panel door 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) 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

Build a Serving Table

Part 1: Monday, January 26, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Monday, February 2, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 3: Monday, February 9, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 4: Monday, February 16, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 5: Monday, February 23, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 6: Monday, March 2, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 7: Monday, March 9, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 8: Monday, March 16, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Shaker furniture is well known to be very functional. Add to that functionality some simple but graceful lines and you will have a beautiful piece that will never be outdated. Join us for six nights and build this very practical cherry table with tapered legs , two drawers with dovetail joinery, and a champfered top. This is a table that you will see in any Shaker Village. Students should have already taken Woodworking 1 or an equivalent class.

18th Century Silver Chest

Part 1: Friday, February 6, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Friday, February 13, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 3: Friday, February 20, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 4: Friday, February 27, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 5: Friday, March 6, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 6: Friday, March 13, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 7: Friday, March 20, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 8: Friday, March 27, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

This chest is a reproduction of a late 18th century or early 19th century silver chest. In modern times it will find itself useful as a jewelry chest, tool chest, or storage for important or sentimental articles. This piece is constructed from sapele mahogany and maple is used as a secondary wood. There are many dovetails in this project so experience in this type of joinery is preferable. Alternatively, other methods of joinery can be used. Inlay, which is stringing and sand shaded fans, will be incorporated in the chest if the student wishes, Because there are so many hardware choices for this period, it will be chosen and supplied by the student.