Woodcraft of Colorado Springs

Cabinet Construction Series: The Fundamentals

Part 1: Saturday, April 12, 9 AM - 5 PM

Part 2: Sunday, April 13, 9 AM - 5 PM

This 2-day class is a hands-on introduction to cabinet construction. Students learn as they build a small-scale Face Frame Style cabinet suitable for the kitchen, other home areas or shop storage. There are many construction methods in cabinet-making, this class will focus on Face Frame construction. In this fundamentals class, we will focus on table saw work for dado joinery of the carcass; and stile and rail construction of a flat panel door with European hinges. There is no pre-requisite.

Wood Selection And Stock Preparation

Saturday, April 19, 10 AM - 4 PM

Wood selection, layout, and stock preparation is key to any successful woodworking project. We will break it down for you in this interactive class. Students will have hands-on practical experience choosing the proper wood, allowing for expansion and contraction, calculating board footage, considering grain direction, knots, and other considerations, and accounting for fundamental characteristics of both lumber and man-made materials such as MDF and plywood. Using a combination of hand and power tools, students will take a board from its rough form to material that is straight, flat, square, and ready for use. Whether you have hand tools or power tools in your shop, we will learn the techniques to prep stock both ways. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of tools and machinery, to include the table saw, bandsaw, planer, jointer, drum sander, and hand planes, and marking tools. Tuition includes all materials. This class is open to any and all students and skill levels. It is a recommended (but not required) companion to many of our other classes, including our fine furniture series (Woodworking I, II, III, and IV), all Small Project Series classes (Charcuterie, box-making, etc.), and any class or project involving solid stock.

3D Cutting Board

Friday, April 25, 9 AM - 5 PM

This is a great opportunity to make a 3D cutting board using Alex Snodgrass' method. Using only three different woods – maple, cherry, and walnut – Barry will show each student how to make a stunning 3D end-grain cutting board. He will begin by teaching each student how to tune a bandsaw to make perfect cuts. Students will then progress through techniques required to build a cutting board: how to make dead-on straight cuts and accurate angled cuts on the bandsaw, and how to plane, sand, glue, and clamp the cutting board. Topics to be covered include: bandsaw myths debunked, bandsaw mechanics, correct blade tension, accurate angle cuts, gluing techniques, end-grain pattern alignment, food-safe finishes, and care and maintenance of cutting boards. By the end of the day, each student will have a fantastic 3D cutting board made with their own hands! This class is designed for woodworkers of all skill levels. From the beginner to the advanced woodworker, every student will leave the class with a 3D cutting board and a smile on their face. Register today – only 4 seats available! Last day to sign up 4/23