Bench Joinery
5 Days: Monday - Friday, August 19th-23rd, 2024, 8AM - 5 PM
Tuition: $1,000
Ages: 18 & Up
Instructor: Zack Fealk
Instructional Delivery Method(s): In person
Prerequisites: None
Program Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Program Description:
We will learn a variety of joints, their strengths and weaknesses and how to implement them into furniture making and design. We will first construct a simple box to store all of our new sample joints then get right into the art and technique of wood joinery. This will be a combination of hand tool and machine joinery techniques.
You will learn the following joints:
Dovetail
Half-blind Dovetail
Sliding Dovetail
Finger Joints
Mortise and Tenon
Through Wedged Tenon
Through Tenon with Dado
Through Locked Key Mortise and Tenon
Twin Tenon
Bridle Joint/Half Lap Joint
Learning Objectives:
Cutting techniques
Tool and layout selection
Sharpening
Adhesive selection
Understanding the use of different domestic hardwoods
Joint selection
Proper machine setup for repeatable results
Tool List: (We provide all the tools, but you are also welcome to bring your own)
Marking Gauge
Marking Knife
Square (4”-6”)
Dovetail Saw
Crosscut Saw
Bevel Gauge
Measuring Tape
Attendance Requirements: Students must attend all days
Location: Sam Beauford Woodshop, 1375 N. Main St, Building 41, Adrian, Michigan 49221
Class Size: Maximum 8 students
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If you have any questions about this class, please contact the Administrative Office at (517) 759-3070 or email sambeaufordwoodshop@gmail.com.
