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Course Description

This intermediate workshop builds on skills learned during SXW 650. Students learn additional foundation skills to build wood furniture and related objects, incorporating wood physics and joinery concepts. Traditional hand tools, including block planes, cabinet scrapers, and spokeshaves are introduced, as well as how to safely operate woodworking machinery, including the table saw, band saw, drill press, and miter saw. How to sharpen and maintain hand tools is also covered. The project for this course is a modern chair based on an early modern design using basic tap and bridle joints. Prerequisite(s): SXW 650

Notes

Bring to first session: dust mask, safety glasses, tape measure and pencils. All other supplies and materials are included.
Recommended text: Woodworking Basics: Mastering the Essentials of Craftsmanship, by Peter Korn. 
Tuition includes $75 for supplied materials.

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Section Title
55A
Type
In-person, main campus
Days
M, W
Time
6:30PM to 9:30PM
Dates
Apr 26, 2027 to May 17, 2027
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
21.0
Location
Delivery Options
In-Person  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $695.00 Click here to get more information
Service charge(s)
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