Introduction to Woodworking

Dates: Saturday, April 3rd & Sunday, April 4th (2 meetings)

Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Instructor: Eli Cleveland CF '09

This introductory woodworking class is designed to provide students with an overview and hands-on foundation in woodworking shop safety, essential hand tools, and machinery. Through the construction of a cherry tray with rabbet joinery, students will gain direct experience with the following hand tools and machines:

Hand Tools: Marking gauge, dovetail saw, 1" chisel, handplane, rasp, and file.

Machinery: Miter saw, table saw, band saw, drill press, and router.

Lessons on wood technology, stock list and layout, cutting groves, dry fit and glue up, shaping, and adding screws and plugs will also be included. For more in depth skill-building we recommend our Fundamentals of Hand Tool Woodworking and Fundamentals of Machine Woodworking classes.

Tools & Supplies: All tools and supplies will be provided for this class.

Attire: This is a general list of how to dress for the shop environment, please contact ce@nbss.edu if you have any questions.

• Closed-toe, comfortable, and protective footwear (sneakers or boots)
• No loose clothing
• Long pants suggested
• No loose jewelry
• Long hair must be tied back

Prerequisite: No previous experience is required. 

Age Requirement: Students must be 18+ to attend adult CE classes. No one under 18 years old is permitted to register for an adult class, even if accompanied by a parent or guardian.