Cutting Board Workshop

68 Morning Street,Portsmouth NH 03801

12 February, 2022

Description

This is a two-day workshop on how to make your own cutting board! This is a two-day workshop on how to make a cutting board! Sessions are on: Saturday 12th from 3pm to 6pmSunday 13th from 10am to 1pmIn this workshop, instructor Chris Straub will take you through the process of making your very own cutting board that you get to take home! This class will involve the use of our Joiner, Planer, Table Saw, Router, and some clamps. If you are not familiar with these tools, please watch the following tool safety videos: Jointer – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6Fcpz4du20 Table Saw – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8kUMwluwMk Router Table – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EnPZofVCRE Here is what the class will cover: 1) Milling the wood (3-4 types of wood) 1.1) Detail purpose of joiner & planer1.2) Demonstrate use, safety procedure, and technique1.3) 1:1 with every person2) Designing what stripe pattern they want 3) Cutting strips on table saw 3.1) Demonstrate use, safety procedure, and technique3.2) Have 3-4 set widths of strips to cut so not moving fence too much4) Gluing and clamping 4.1) Discuss good gluing procedure and potential mistakes (clamping too many pieces and board bowing)4.2) Wipe excess glue to make cleanup easier5) Put pieces through planer 6) Route edges 6.1) Explain router’s purpose for edge shaping6.2) Describe router operation, how to move board, safety7) Sand & Oil 7.1) Discuss sandpaper grits and how to leave no marks using the orbital sander7.2) Finish with food-safe OilThis class needs a minimum of 3 attendees to run. Attendees should bring safety glasses and hearing protection if they have their own. We can provide some to those that don’t have their own. Instructor: Chris S Open to ages 18 and up Attendees who are not yet vaccinated against COVID-19 are required to wear a mask and social distance. If you are sick or think you may have been exposed recently, please don't come! Registration closes 3 days before event. Attendees can receive refunds up to 7 days before your event start date. Port City Makerspace is a welcoming and inclusive community workshop that provides tools, knowledge, and a collaborative culture to encourage the artist and maker in everyone. Main Website: https://www.portcitymakerspace.com/