Router I Prerequisite:
none but Jumpstart I (helpful and
preferred) - Router I gives you a hands-on experience with
hand-held routers, bits, router tables, and plunge routers. Learn which features are
important before buying. Maintenance, adjustments, jigs and fixtures are also discussed.
Use 30 routers and 12 router tables for hands on opportunities.
Project: Hand held mirror, drawer
& backer boards with handle
2 days 9:30am to 6:30pm $270 + $45 materials/Shop fee
Router II Prerequisite
Router I or
Jumpstart I - This class features techniques and
hands-on opportunities especially for plunge router and router table use. Join the
discussion of the perfect router table design and try your hand at plunge routing mortises
and tenons.
1 day 9:30 am to 6:30 pm. $145 +$30 materials/shop fee
Table Saw I Prerequisite:
none - This workshop is loaded with information necessary to chose which saw to buy. Topics such
as setup out of the box, alignment, tune-up, maintenance, horsepower, fences, dust
collection, and saw blades will be helpful. Use for table saws for
hands on opportunities.
1 day 9:30am - 6:30pm $145+ $30 materials/shop fee
Table Saw II
Prerequisite's:
Jumpstart I or Table
Saw I - Solid wood joinery is featured in this technique packed workshop from
the simplest lap joint to the compound angled shadow boxes. You do all of the work to set
up the table saws to cut joints that interest you the most.
1 day 9:30am - 6:30pm $145+ $30 materials/shop fee
Stripe
Laminate Bending Prerequisite:
none Curved shapes
with structural integrity are important to furniture making as seen in Jerry’s
comprehensive slide presentation of modern furniture and sculpture.
Learn
how to design and make forms for Strip Laminate Bending. See many ways to prepare strips
for this process. Design curved shapes into
your next project after finishing this course.
1 day 9:30am - 6:30pm $150
Power Tool
Maint./Setup/Alignment I & II Prerequisite:
none Learn how to make your shop tools perform best. Gain
tips from experienced woodworkers to help in troubleshooting existing problems. Knowing
about ease of set-up, maintenance, alignment and blade changing matters in making the best
choices when purchasing machines.
1 day 9:30am - 6:30pm $150
Jig and Fixtures I
Prerequisites: Jumpstart I
or Jumpstart II is preferred but not essential
- Using a sliding table sled on a table saw is the safest way to
make cross cuts. Make two sliding tables with three safety saw
guards.
Project: Two sliding tables
2 days 9:30am - 6:30pm $270+ $90 materials/shop fee
Jig and Fixtures
II Prerequisites: Jumpstart I
or Jumpstart II is preferred but not
essential -Make one adjustable high fence for the table
saw and router table. Also make a micro adjustable fence for the
band saw. A spline box will be made if time permits.
Project: High fence and micro adj.
fence
2 DAYS 9:30am 6:30pm $270 + $50 materials/shop fee
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decide which tools to buy and how to
best use the tools you own. Set-up, alignment, blade changing, maintenance, and the Safety
First Method are featured. Folks complete these workshops with a respectful confidence to
perform new power tool techniques.
