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LearningWhat's On the Workbench?
This course will teach you the understanding and safety of woodworking machines used to take rough lumber to a finished project. Students will learn safe and confident operation of the jointer, planer, table saw, band saw, and router. While building a side-grain cutting board from start to finish in a professional woodshop over 5 weeks of 3 hours each session.
The focus is on safety, sequencing, and understanding why each machine is used so students leave with transferable skills they can apply to future projects.
Materials: Domestic hardwoods (maple, cherry, walnut), glue, clamps, sandpaper, food safe oil.
Class Objectives
Wood Knowledge
Learn how to identify grain direction, understand wood movement, and select lumber suitable for functional projects.