Woodworking 101

6791 Sebastopol Avenue,Sebastopol CA 95472

14 January, 2023

Description

In this class, you'll learn to use the most common woodworking power tools. In addition, we'll show you how to choose the right wood for your project, cover assembly techniques and apply finishes. At the end of class you'll walk away with a nice birdhouse to hang in the yard. Material fee: $10 Class duration: 3 hours Instructor Craig Erickson has been a woodworker for several years and has built everything from birdhouses to custom fine furniture. Questions? [email protected] Class outline 1. Safety 2. Tools 3. Materials 4. Assembly 5. Finishing Safety 1. Personal protection equipment (PPE) 2. Best practices Tools 1. Mitre saw 2. Drills 3. Table saw 4. Router 5. Sanders Materials 1. Hardwood versus softwoods 2. Plywood 3. Rot resistant woods 4. MDF and others Assembly 1. Nails, screws or glue? 2. Nails 3. Screws 4. Glue Finishing your project 1. Sanding and finishing wood 2. Finishes: paint 3. Finishes: polyurethane, shellac, varnish, laquer, etc. 4. Finishes: oils 5. Applying finishes: brushes, sprayers, hand-rubbed