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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 $65 for supplied materials.

This course may be offered in-person, remotely, or online; please click each available section to view more details.

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Prerequisites

SXW650
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Section Title
55B
Type
In-person, main campus
Days
T
Time
6:30PM to 9:30PM
Dates
Mar 19, 2024 to May 07, 2024
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Contact Hours
21.0
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Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $695.00 Click here to get more information
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Section Title
55A
Type
In-person, main campus
Days
M, T, W, Th
Time
6:30PM to 9:30PM
Dates
Jul 22, 2024 to Jul 31, 2024
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Contact Hours
21.0
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Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $705.00
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