Woodcraft of Woburn

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- Phone:
- 781- 935-6414
- Fax:
- 781- 935-6454
- Email:
- woburn@woodcraft.com
185 New Boston Street
Woburn,MA 01801
USA
Retail Store Pricing May Vary from Internet or Catalog Pricing
Hours of Operation
sunday | 11AM - 4PM |
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monday | 9AM - 7PM |
tuesday | 9AM - 7PM |
wednesday | 9AM - 7PM |
thursday | 9AM - 7PM |
friday | 9AM - 7PM |
saturday | 9AM - 6PM |
Connect with Us
Hand Tool Fundamentals with Michael McGrath
All
Part 2: Thursday, October 26, 6 PM - 9 PM
Part 3: Thursday, November 2, 6 PM - 9 PM
Part 4: Thursday, November 9, 6 PM - 9 PM
Part 5: Thursday, November 16, 6 PM - 9 PM
Part 6: Thursday, November 30, 6 PM - 9 PM
Part 7: Thursday, December 7, 6 PM - 9 PM
Part 8: Thursday, December 14, 6 PM - 9 PM
Part 9: Thursday, December 21, 6 PM - 9 PM
Part 10: Thursday, December 28, 6 PM - 9 PM
Part 11: Thursday, January 4, 6 PM - 9 PM
Part 12: Thursday, January 11, 6 PM - 9 PM
Class Size: 4-6
Description: 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 ironsHand tool tune-upSawing to a lineProper use of a chiselUsing marking gauges and marking knives for accurate linesUsing a hand planeMortise and tenon joineryDovetail joineryWood movementWhere and how to purchase furniture grade lumberRequired Tools:Hand plane (number 3 or 4) ***** If you purchase a Stanley #4, the instructor suggests that you choose a vintage plane instead of a new one. Consider thevintagetoolshoppe.com *****Chisels (1/4", 1/2", 3/4", 1")Marking knifeTape measureCombination squareMalletStudents are encouraged to bring the following tools but they are not required:Dovetail saw (western, Japanese, or gent)Marking gauge ***** Consider supporting a local tool maker - masswoodworks.com *****
Tuition: $750.00
Tuition Notes: *** Plus $110 Materials Fee Due At Time Of Enrolment*** NO REFUNDS/RESCHEDULES WITHIN 7 DAYS OF THE CLASS.
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Woodworking I with Michael McGrath
Beginner
Part 2: Monday, November 27, 6 PM - 9 PM
Part 3: Monday, December 4, 6 PM - 9 PM
Part 4: Monday, December 11, 6 PM - 9 PM
Tools Required: Notepad And Pen.
Class Size: 4-6
Description: Get started woodworking with this beginner level class. Students will learn to safely use essential woodworking machines such as the jointer, planer, table saw and band saw. Also covered in this class are basic but critical points including understanding how to purchase materials at a lumber yard and calculating board footage. Students will build a wall-hung cabinet that will satisfy many storage needs, constructed from quality hardwood. This class will prepare you for the Woodworking II and Joinery classes.
Tuition: $275.00
Tuition Notes: ***** $75 Materials Fee To Be Paid At Time Of Purchase. ***** NO REFUNDS/RESCHEDULES WITHIN 7 DAYS OF THE CLASS.
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Woodworking 2 with Michael McGrath
All
Part 2: Wednesday, November 29, 6 PM - 9 PM
Part 3: Wednesday, December 6, 6 PM - 9 PM
Part 4: Wednesday, December 13, 6 PM - 9 PM
Tools Required: Pencil, Paper
Class Size: 4-6
Description: This class will build on skills learned in Woodworking I, although that class is not a prerequisite. Students will build a cherry hall table with a "floating top", tapered legs and mortise and tenon joinery. Students will learn how to safely use various hand tools and power tools. Participants will be required to bring a tape measure and combination square. Optional tools are a hand plane and ¼", ½" and 1" chisels.
Tuition: $300.00
Tuition Notes: ***** $120 Materials Fee To Be Paid At Time Of Purchase. ***** NO REFUNDS/RESCHEDULES WITHIN 7 DAYS OF THE CLASS.
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Making Cabriole Legs with Steve Brown
All
Part 2: Saturday, December 16, 9 AM - 3 PM
Class Size: 6-8
Description: Cabriole legs are one of the most familiar elements in 18th century period furniture. Their graceful silhouette can be enhanced with different amounts of shaping as well as a variety of design options for the feet. While it can seem intimidating for some, there are methods and techniques which simplify the process of designing and fashioning these stylish legs. This class will take students through that process starting with the patterns used, with discussion of design considerations for laying out and making the pattern. Then they will apply the pattern lines to the leg blanks, learn the steps involving band sawing, fairing the sawn surfaces and shaping the corners of the leg to soften the appearance. The 2 feet taught in this class are the turned pad foot and the slipper foot, both fairly simple and quick to produce, once understood. Time limitations will require some information to be taught by illustration and/or demonstration. Students will be learning to use the bandsaw to saw out at least one leg and will be doing the bulk of the fairing and shaping with hand tools at the bench. Necessary Tools: · #49 or 50 Nicholson Pattern-maker’s rasp (or reasonable equivalent)· Half-round file (Hablis)· 1” bench chisel· Card scraper Optional Tools:· Flat bottom spokeshave· Round bottom spokeshave
Tuition: $325.00
Tuition Notes: $50 material fee due at time of enrolment
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18th Century Silver Chest with Michael McGrath
Intermediate
Part 2: Tuesday, December 19, 6 PM - 9 PM
Part 3: Tuesday, January 2, 6 PM - 9 PM
Part 4: Tuesday, January 9, 6 PM - 9 PM
Part 5: Tuesday, January 16, 6 PM - 9 PM
Part 6: Tuesday, January 23, 6 PM - 9 PM
Part 7: Tuesday, January 30, 6 PM - 9 PM
Part 8: Tuesday, February 6, 6 PM - 9 PM
Class Size: 4-6
Description: 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 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. Inlay, which is stringing and sand shaded fans, will be incorporated in the chest. The timeline for this project is ambitious so some of the chest might have to be completed by the student after class. If this is the case, everyone will leave with the knowledge they need to complete the chest with common hand tools. Because there are so many hardware choices for this period, it will be chosen and supplied by the student.
Tuition: $475.00
Tuition Notes: Plus $75 for materials fee due at time of enrolment
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Woodworking I with Michael McGrath
Beginner
Part 2: Wednesday, December 27, 6 PM - 9 PM
Part 3: Wednesday, January 3, 6 PM - 9 PM
Part 4: Wednesday, January 10, 6 PM - 9 PM
Tools Required: Pencil, Paper
Class Size: 4-6
Description: Get started woodworking with this beginner level class. Students will learn to safely use essential woodworking machines such as the jointer, planer, table saw and band saw. Also covered in this class are basic but critical points including understanding how to purchase materials at a lumber yard and calculating board footage. Students will build a wall-hung cabinet that will satisfy many storage needs, constructed from quality hardwood. This class will prepare you for the Woodworking II and Joinery classes.
Tuition: $275.00
Tuition Notes: ***** $75 Materials Fee To Be Paid At Time Of Purchase. ***** NO REFUNDS/RESCHEDULES WITHIN 7 DAYS OF THE CLASS.
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Open Shop with Michael McGrath
All
Part 2: Monday, January 15, 6 PM - 9 PM
Part 3: Monday, January 22, 6 PM - 9 PM
Part 4: Monday, January 29, 6 PM - 9 PM
Part 5: Monday, February 5, 6 PM - 9 PM
Part 6: Monday, February 12, 6 PM - 9 PM
Class Size: 4-6
Description: Join us for six consecutive Monday nights and receive advice and assistance building your project. You will have access to the shop's tools and equipment. What you build is completely up to you but you should keep your skill level in mind. Challenge yourself, step outside your comfort zone, and expand your skills. You can bring your own materials, or the instructor can assist with estimating your materials. Materials can then be purchased on your own or at Woodcraft. Instructor suggests taking Woodworking 1 or Woodworking 2 in advance of this class, but prior woodworking experience is also acceptable.
Tuition: $300.00
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Woodworking I with Steve Brown
Beginner
Part 2: Sunday, January 14, 9 AM - 3 PM
Tools Required: Pencil, Paper
Class Size: 4-6
Description: Get started woodworking with this beginner level class. Students will learn to safely use essential woodworking machines such as the jointer, planer, table saw and band saw. Also covered in this class are basic but critical points including understanding how to purchase materials at a lumber yard and calculating board footage. Students will build a wall-hung cabinet that will satisfy many storage needs, constructed from quality hardwood. This class will prepare you for the Woodworking II and Joinery classes.
Tuition: $275.00
Tuition Notes: ***** $75 Materials Fee To Be Paid At Time Of Purchase. ***** NO REFUNDS/RESCHEDULES WITHIN 7 DAYS OF THE CLASS.
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Woodworking 2 with Michael McGrath
All
Part 2: Wednesday, January 24, 6 PM - 9 PM
Part 3: Wednesday, January 31, 6 PM - 9 PM
Part 4: Wednesday, February 7, 6 PM - 9 PM
Tools Required: Pencil, Paper
Class Size: 4-6
Description: This class will build on skills learned in Woodworking I, although that class is not a prerequisite. Students will build a cherry hall table with a "floating top", tapered legs and mortise and tenon joinery. Students will learn how to safely use various hand tools and power tools. Participants will be required to bring a tape measure and combination square. Optional tools are a hand plane and ¼", ½" and 1" chisels.
Tuition: $300.00
Tuition Notes: ***** $120 Materials Fee To Be Paid At Time Of Purchase. ***** NO REFUNDS/RESCHEDULES WITHIN 7 DAYS OF THE CLASS.
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Woodworking I with Michael McGrath
Beginner
Part 2: Thursday, January 25, 6 PM - 9 PM
Part 3: Thursday, February 1, 6 PM - 9 PM
Part 4: Thursday, February 8, 6 PM - 9 PM
Tools Required: Pencil, Paper
Class Size: 4-6
Description: Get started woodworking with this beginner level class. Students will learn to safely use essential woodworking machines such as the jointer, planer, table saw and band saw. Also covered in this class are basic but critical points including understanding how to purchase materials at a lumber yard and calculating board footage. Students will build a wall-hung cabinet that will satisfy many storage needs, constructed from quality hardwood. This class will prepare you for the Woodworking II and Joinery classes.
Tuition: $275.00
Tuition Notes: ***** $75 Materials Fee To Be Paid At Time Of Purchase. ***** NO REFUNDS/RESCHEDULES WITHIN 7 DAYS OF THE CLASS.
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Build a Veneered Box with Steve Brown
All
Part 2: Sunday, January 28, 9 AM - 3 PM
Class Size: 4-6
Description: Making a box is a useful and fun skill to develop. Box building is a great way to learn layout, joinery, veneering, and assembly. In this class, we will build a lidded box that can be used to hold pencils, crayons, layout tools, and countless other items. To accomplish this, you will use power tools as well as hand tools. Students are required to bring a combination square and pencils. Optional tools are chisels (1/4", 1/2", and 3/4"), hand saw (dovetail or Japanese style), bevel gauge, and a marking gauge.
Tuition: $275.00
Tuition Notes: ***** $40 materials fee due at time of enrollment ***** NO REFUNDS/RESCHEDULES WITHIN 7 DAYS OF THE CLASS
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Finishing Workshop with Steve Brown
All
Part 2: Sunday, February 4, 9 AM - 3 PM
Tools Required: Pencil, Paper
Class Size: 4-6
Description: In this class, Steve will cover various methods for finishing your woodworking projects. You'll learn application methods, surface preparation, color work, and how to "finish the finish." Steve will show how to execute a basic French Polish. Other topics covered will be brushing varnish, using dye, stain, and glaze, and enhancing the figure in highly figured woods.
Tuition: $350.00
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Woodworking I with Michael McGrath
Beginner
Part 2: Wednesday, February 14, 6 PM - 9 PM
Part 3: Wednesday, February 21, 6 PM - 9 PM
Part 4: Wednesday, February 28, 6 PM - 9 PM
Tools Required: Pencil, Paper
Class Size: 4-6
Description: Get started woodworking with this beginner level class. Students will learn to safely use essential woodworking machines such as the jointer, planer, table saw and band saw. Also covered in this class are basic but critical points including understanding how to purchase materials at a lumber yard and calculating board footage. Students will build a wall-hung cabinet that will satisfy many storage needs, constructed from quality hardwood. This class will prepare you for the Woodworking II and Joinery classes.
Tuition: $275.00
Tuition Notes: ***** $75 Materials Fee To Be Paid At Time Of Purchase. ***** NO REFUNDS/RESCHEDULES WITHIN 7 DAYS OF THE CLASS.
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Building An Acoustic Guitar with Scott Dixon
All
Part 2: Tuesday, February 20, 5 PM - 9 PM
Part 3: Tuesday, February 27, 5 PM - 9 PM
Part 4: Tuesday, March 5, 5 PM - 9 PM
Part 5: Tuesday, March 19, 5 PM - 9 PM
Class Size: 4-6
Description: Many of those who have played or even admired the beauty of the guitar have shown interest in someday making an heirloom instrument that can be played today and passed on and continued to be played for generations. This class is designed to take a beginner/intermediate woodworker through the steps to make a steel string acoustic guitar from a unique kit. You will learn the terminology and the techniques focused on many of the specialized processes to complete your own personalized instrument. The process is broken down into small steps to familiarize the student with the construction of the neck including truss rod installation, fingerboard & fretting, abalone inlay and construction of the body including brace trimming/fitting, top installation, bridge gluing/alignment, purfling and final fit up of the neck to body joint using a bolt-on system. Each guitar will be completed leaving the final top coat finish up to the student. Look for our other classes designed for finishing techniques. Be sure to visit the store to see and play the finished guitar. Two models are available - Sapele or Curly Maple. Class is held for 5 consecutive Monday nights.
Tuition: $850.00
Tuition Notes: NO REFUNDS/RESCHEDULES WITHIN 7 DAYS OF THE CLASS.
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Essential Joinery with Michael McGrath
All
Part 2: Thursday, February 22, 6 PM - 9 PM
Part 3: Thursday, February 29, 6 PM - 9 PM
Part 4: Thursday, March 7, 6 PM - 9 PM
Tools Required: Pencil, Paper
Class Size: 4-6
Description: Take your skills to the next level. This class is a must for those who want to develop fine joinery skills. You will learn how to layout and execute mortise and tenon joints as well as through and half-blind dovetails using power and hand tools. This is a great class to take in preparation for more advanced classes. These sample joints are meant to be used as a reference by the students when they perform these techniques in their own shop. While laying out joints in woodworking projects, you are able to look at and manipulate these samples to refresh your memory.
Tuition: $300.00
Tuition Notes: ***** $30 Materials Fee To Be Paid At Time Of Purchase. ***** NO REFUNDS/RESCHEDULES WITHIN 7 DAYS OF THE CLASS.
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Woodworking I with Steve Brown
Beginner
Part 2: Sunday, February 18, 9 AM - 3 PM
Tools Required: Pencil, Paper
Class Size: 4-6
Description: Get started woodworking with this beginner level class. Students will learn to safely use essential woodworking machines such as the jointer, planer, table saw and band saw. Also covered in this class are basic but critical points including understanding how to purchase materials at a lumber yard and calculating board footage. Students will build a wall-hung cabinet that will satisfy many storage needs, constructed from quality hardwood. This class will prepare you for the Woodworking II and Joinery classes.
Tuition: $275.00
Tuition Notes: ***** $75 Materials Fee To Be Paid At Time Of Purchase. ***** NO REFUNDS/RESCHEDULES WITHIN 7 DAYS OF THE CLASS.
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