FTW200E24 Fundamentals of Traditional Woodworking II

Name: FTW200E24 Fundamentals of Traditional Woodworking II
Start: 2024-05-06T18:00:00-07:00
End: 2024-05-30T21:00:00-07:00
Location: Southwest School of Woodworking

May, 6 - May, 30 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM MST

$796.00

Ready to move beyond the basics? The second step in our three-part Fundamentals series, this course builds on the skills taught in Fundamentals I and prepares you for even more advanced craftsmanship as you progress in your woodworking. In addition to hand tools, this class introduces power tools. This is a hands-on class, during which you will improve your skills through exercises and projects, concluding with a beautiful bench with mortise and tenon joinery and draw bore joints.

You will learn:

Safe use of power tools, including jointer, planer, band saw, miter saw, and table saw
Hand-cut dovetails, through and half-blind
Hand-cut mortise and tenon
Sharpening
Shaping with spokeshaves
Surface preparation for finishing
Working to a drawing
Marking out
Gluing up

Schedule: Evening classes, 6–9 p.m., Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, for a total of 36 instruction hours. There will be additional shop time available as needed to work on the exercises.

Prerequisite: Fundamentals I or equivalent.

Tools required: All tools and materials supplied by the school.

Please bring ear and eye protection and a safety mask.

Class size: Maximum 9.

Please read and understand our Refund and Cancellation policies. By making payment you acknowledge that you have read and understood these policies.

Safety

Eye, hearing and dust protection are required in the machine room or when operating machines in the bench room.

Long sleeves and loose-fitting clothing are not allowed around the power equipment. Long hair must be pulled back and secured.

Closed-toe shoes are required. Open-toed shoes or sandals are not allowed.

COVID Policy: Masks are optional, however, if you are exhibiting symptoms of any contagious illness or if you have had a positive test for COVID or influenza within the past 5 days, please notify the school and do not attend class.

Thank you for your understanding.

Meet your Instructor

A native of northern Michigan, John has called Phoenix home since the early 80’s. He attended the Roberto-Venn School of Luthieary and successfully completed the demanding course. John has grown into an excellent craftsman. John’s experience includes; building window shutters, office furniture and custom kitchen cabinets. He is currently employed by De La Madera in Scottsdale Arizona where he builds high end and unique one-of-a-kind furniture the interior designed trade. John has been in instructor for two years. In his spare time, he enjoys building ukuleles.

Details

Start:: May 6@6:00 pm MST
End:: May 30@9:00 pm MST
Cost:: $796.00
Event Category:: All Classes

Venue

: Southwest School of Woodworking
: 621 N 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85007 United States + Google Map
Phone: 480-734-0274
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