Machine Woodworking 101
MACHINE WOODWORKING 101 - MAY 8 - 24
Come and learn the basics of machine woodworking! Starting with basic machine safety and an understanding of wood characteristics, you will learn how to turn raw lumber into a small project.
skills: Learn rough and finished milling. Jointing, planing, ripping, grooves, dados, rabets, glue-ups, surface prep… Build a slide-top box that incorporates these skills.
dates: The class is Monday and Wednesday, 6pm to 8pm
May 8th, 10th, 15th, 17th, 22nd, 24th
instructor: Justin Garnache, a talented North Bennet St alum and furniture maker.
prerequisite: none.
tools/safety: Eye protection, hearing protection, combination square (we recommend Starrett but there are cheaper options.
materials: Wood (poplar) and glue provided.
price: $600. Click below if interested!
Side Table Workshop
SIDE TABLE WORKSHOP - INTERMEDIATE
skills: Learn mortise and tenoning, advanced tablesaw techniques and hand woodworking skills.
dates: The class is Monday and Wednesday, 6pm to 8pm and Saturday at 9AM
April 24, 26, 29 and May 1, 3 and 6
instructor: Justin Garnache, a talented North Bennet St alum and furniture maker.
prerequisite: none.
tools/safety: Eye protection, hearing protection, combination square (we recommend Starrett but there are cheaper options.
materials: Wood (cherry) and glue provided.
price: $625. ** CURRENTLY FULL **Click below for waitlist!
Banjo Workshop
BANJo WorkShop
skills: Learn bricking, working with fixtures, advanced table-saw technique.
dates: July 17th - 21st. Times TBD
instructor: Jamey Pope, a talented North Bennet St School (NBSS) alum and furniture maker— regular instructor at NBSS.
prerequisite: Machine room safety training.
tools/safety: Eye protection, hearing protection, combination square (we recommend Starrett but there are cheaper options.
materials: TBD
price: TBD
End-Grain CuttIng Board Workshop
End Grain Cutting Board Workshop
skills: Learn how to organize a pattern with a sequence of cuts and glue-ups. Use a drum sander. Router for handholds and/or trough.
dates: Starts June 6th, Tuesdays and Thursday evenings. 6pm - 8:30pm. June 6th, 8th, 13th, and 15th.
instructor: Justin Garnache, a talented North Bennet St School (NBSS) alum and furniture maker.
prerequisite: Machine room safety training.
tools/safety: Eye protection, hearing protection, combination square (we recommend Starrett but there are cheaper options.
materials: Lumber and glue provided
price: $425