Charitable Projects are worked on throughout the year that offer opportunities for new and experienced woodworkers to learn or build skills. Examples of ongoing projects are Toys for needy children, Beads of Courage Bowls and Boxes, and Urns for Veterans. There are also one-time projects that range from making small cutting boards to full cabinet building and installation.
Learning Woodworking
One of the best ways for members to learn new woodworking skills is to register and attend classes. Classes cover safe usage of our Shop equipment and are offered for Basic Equipment Certification, Advanced Equipment Certification, and Skill Building. |   |
A listing of classes appears below.
BASIC EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATION CLASSES
Bandsaws
A very versatile tool that can cut many shapes, accurate circles, and resaw wood.
Jointer and Planers
Turn rough cut lumber into lumber ready for projects.
Large Radial Arm Saw
Cut rough lumber into manageable pieces.
Lathe - Wood Turning
Learn to turn bowls and spindles.
Miter Saws and Drill Presses
Essential workhorses of the shop.
Sanders
Many types, such as belt, disc, drum, and hand-held.
Table Saws
Proper set-up, types of cuts, jigs, and saw blades.
ADVANCED EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATION CLASSES
Accu-Slicer Band Saw
Resaw wood into very thin strips and book matching veneer.
CNC Programing and Machining
Through the making of various items, members will learn proper use of the Guild's CNC machines.
Festool Domino Joining
Make loose mortise and tenon joints quickly. Design proper joints with different size inserts.
Festool Track Saw
Essential tool to break down sheet goods into manageable pieces.
Leigh Jig – Box and Dovetails
Lay out and make box joints, through dovetails, and half-blind dovetails.
Router Table
Techniques and methods for using routers, along with router bit selection, setup and table lift operation.
Scroll Saws
Used to cut many intricate parts.
SKILL BUILDING CLASSES
Woodworking 101
Determine project complexity to choose projects within your skill level. Covers material selection, project preparation, and material preparation.
Advanced Turning Skills
Variety of projects, such as making live-edge bowls, stools, and turned pens.
Box Building
Build a decorative box! Depending on the type of box made, mitered joinery, splines, frame and panel construction, veneering, and inlay may be covered.
Cabinet Building
Construction of a basic plywood kitchen cabinet, including the face frame, drawers, and doors.
Hand Tools Joinery
Cut dovetails, mortise & tenons, flatten boards, and more – while only using hand tools.
Table Building
Table construction, including wood selection, layout, and use of detailed drawings. Preparation and assembly of table tops, legs, and skirts or aprons.
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