Thank you for your interest in the woodworking classes.
We will start in an evening with handouts and a review of paperwork and Wood As A Material. In the regular class we will practice milling and making with machines and tools. The first projects are a tray for your tools, a sample dovetail, a practice mortise and tenon joint, and a small bench or table of your design.
There are only up to seven people in each class. You can reserve your place by calling for an appointment and by sending or bringing to the shop the first month's tuition of $220 and $60 for a textbook and small selection of tools. Half of this payment will not be refunded if you decline to start the classes. I will provide a few things .You will need to buy your own tape measure (1/2" x 12'), Veritas sliding square tool, chisels, and safety glasses. Eye glasses are fine for woodworking. A variety of tapes and glasses are for sale at Center Hardware on Mariposa and other hardware outlets. Please take a moment to discuss any purchases of tools.
The handouts at the beginning are abundant. The textbook is :
Collins Complete Woodworkers Manual
Jackson and Day, 2005 Edition from Lee Valley Tools
HarperCollins
ISBN 000-716442-4
2006 edition (not the 1995 edition) in hardcover
Please review the Student Tool List for additional information.
Please call if you have questions.
Introductory class
