make a Wood Box Xylophone

2879 All Trades Rd, Santa Fe NM

09 October, 2021

Description

$40.00 Materials Fee $15 October 9th from 12:00pm – 4:00pm An introduction to simple wooden box making using basic tools in the wood shop. We’ll learn about proper milling, cutting, and glueing. This project also offers opportunity to get creative! Students will learn proper clamping and glue technique, wood finishing and how to plan materials for a simple project. This box-xylophone makes a great Christmas gift! What you’ll learn: This is a beginner where students can earn their woodshop badge, or for those looking to add to their skillset. This workshop covers basic project planning, thickness planing, table saw technique, simple joinery, and jig-saw control. We’ll also cover very basic wood finishing using wood oils. Please note: Workshop attendees will need to be properly outfitted to attend this course. This includes: closed toed shoes, a long sleeve shirt, long pants, and a way to secure long hair. Safety equipment including protective glasses and hearing protection are provided by MAKE Santa Fe, but bring yours if you have them!