Woodcraft of Downers Grove

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504 Ogden Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515

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.

Woodworking Classes in Downers Grove

$150.00

Beginner/Intermediate

Mastering The Bandsaw

with Don Washow

Friday, November 14, 2025, 9:30 AM - 4 PM

Setting up your bandsaw can be one of the most frustrating jobs in the shop. Don will explain the steps to trouble free sawing. Blade selection, guide set-up, tensioning, and dust collection is just the beginning of the class. Don will show you how to correct for drift so that you will always be able to saw parallel to your fence. He will show you how to set up your saw to resaw perfect boards as thin as 1/16th inch. The hands on portion of the class will include resawing tall material, ripping boards, free hand cutting curves & circles, just to name a few. Don will demonstrate his favorite jigs and fixtures, tapering legs, cutting perfect circles, and free hand sculpting.

$175.00

Beginner/Intermediate

Mastering The Router Table

with Don Washow

Friday, November 21, 2025, 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.

$130.00

All Levels

Turning Some Gifts For The Holiday

with Mark Dreyer

Saturday, November 22, 2025, 9:30 AM - 2 PM

With the holiday season rapidly approaching, wouldn’t it be nice to make some handmade gifts for the family or when invited last minute to a friend’s house? In this class we will be exploring projects you can make for everyday use – a pizza cutter, an ice cream scoop, and an ornament, All three of these projects are great ways to hone your skill for small turning projects. We will explore material selection (wood vs. acrylics), blank preparation, function vs. turning skills, and finishing. The “gift giving” part will be on your own. It’s your “turn” to make some handmade gifts.

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Cutting boards

Saturday, November 15, 2025, 1 PM - 2 PM

Fun to make and functional in the kitchen – learn to create a custom cutting board. We’ll explain how to put it together and finish it with design and safety in mind.

Choosing a Handsaw

Saturday, January 10, 2026, 1 PM - 2 PM

Making a cut with a handsaw seems easy – but there are some important factors to consider. Let our in-store experts walk you through how to pick the right saw for your project.

Chip Carving Demo

Saturday, February 14, 2026, 1 PM - 2 PM

Creating intricate designs in you carvings takes special skills. We’ll show you the basic techniques to get you started on your chip carving journey.

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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!

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