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.

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Woodworking Classes in Downers Grove

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$175.00

Beginner/Intermediate

Mastering The Router

with Don Washow

Friday, October 3, 9:30 AM - 5 PM

Understanding the different types of routers available and their use is one of the most useful subjects in the woodworking industry. Among the topics covered will be general router operation, maintenance, safety, router bit selection, and operating techniques. Don will introduce you to and you will operate the following routers: Bosch 1617EVS 2 ¼ H.P. combo kit, Bosch 2.3 H.P. combo kit, Dewalt 618 3 pack combo-kit, and the Dewalt 621 dedicated plunge router. Don will demonstrate advanced router techniques including pattern making, template routing, using a plunge router for joinery work, and jigs and fixtures. Towards the end of the day do will demonstrate cutting through dovetails on the Leigh Jig. By the end of the day you will possess the information and experience necessary to select equipment wisely and to operate your router safely with confidence. If you own a router bring it along with it’s accessories to the class. Don will help explain specific features and help tune it up!

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$175.00

Beginner/Intermediate

Mastering Sharpening I: Chisels & Planes

with Don Washow

Friday, October 10, 9:30 AM - 5 PM

Understanding the differences between sharpening systems and selecting the best system for you is one of the most confusing subjects in woodworking. Don starts at the beginning explaining the sandpaper system then continues to compare water stones, diamond plates, and oil stones. He will give you information on cross referencing the different grit systems so that comparing performance and price is easier. You will be provided with equipment to flatten and sharpen on sandpaper. Final honing will be completed on waterstones with a jig to produce a surgically sharp tool. You will also learn how to hollow grind on a bench grinder. By the end of the class you will understand what sharp is and have had the opportunity to experience tools sharper than you could have ever imagined.

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$175.00

Beginner/Intermediate

Mastering The Tablesaw

with Don Washow

Friday, October 17, 9:30 AM - 5 PM

This is a full day hands on table saw class using the new Saw Stop table saw. The class starts off with a discussion on equipment tune up and saw blade selection, then moves quickly to safety procedures and hands on experience. Planning your cuts, saw set up, the correct use of push sticks, feather boards, hold downs, and guards will be explained. You will practice ripping, crosscutting on a sled, cut dadoes, Cut rabbets, and learn to cut tenons. Don will explain how to build his favorite jigs and fixtures and demonstrate them for you. Extensive handouts will be provided.

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What's Happening at Woodcraft of Downers Grove

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Woodpeckers 2-DAY EVENT (Day 1)

Friday, September 12, 11 AM - 6 PM

Join us for our featured Woodpeckers demo, and stick around to see even more tools from the collection in action throughout both days. While you’re here, enter for a chance to win a Premium Router Table Package, joinery sled or a $100 Woodcraft gift card (no purchase necessary). Plus, enjoy 15% off all Woodpeckers products during the event so you can Just Get Started on your next project!

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Woodpeckers 2-DAY EVENT (Day 2)

Saturday, September 13, 1 PM - 7 PM

Join us for our featured Woodpeckers demo, and stick around to see even more tools from the collection in action throughout both days. While you’re here, enter for a chance to win a Premium Router Table Package, joinery sled or a $100 Woodcraft gift card (no purchase necessary). Plus, enjoy 15% off all Woodpeckers products during the event so you can Just Get Started on your next project!

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Hand Plane Tune Up

Saturday, September 20, 1 PM - 2 PM

Making clean cuts with a hand plane is easy – if you have your plane set up properly. Join us as we go over how to dial it in for the right cut.

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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.