Dovetail Workshop | Jeff Zens | Sat. Oct. 23, 9-4pm | $150 + $30  materials

Dovetail joints are the symbol of traditional joinery and woodworking excellence.  Learn to lay-out and cut hand made dovetails that will transform your work.  Develop saw and chisel skills as you build a simple box project and learn to produce dovetail joints that are as strong as they are beautiful.  Also, learn options for routed dovetails.  Bring your sharp saw, chisels, and hand plane or use our tools.

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Craftsman Sawhorses For Your Shop | Jeff Zens | 2 Sat. Dec. 11 & 18, 9-4pm | $300 + $75 material

Construction lumber A-Frame sawhorses might work just fine on a construction site, but they take up a lot of room, they’re heavy, and they aren’t especially attractive.  Spend two Saturdays with us constructing an alternative.  These light, sturdy horses can hold plenty of weight, they can be used to hold project lumber during various stages of work, and they will support a good-sized work surface.  They’re elegant, and they will not take up much floor space when you put them away.

We’ll use traditional mortise and tenon joinery, supplemented with wedges for added strength, for the frame, and a simple bridle joint for the replaceable top rail.  A combination of power and hand tools will be used to complete the project.  A suggested tool list will be sent to students before class, or you’re welcome to use the Studio’s hand tools as well.

At the end of the session, you’ll go home with a sturdy and attractive set of horses that will serve your needs for years to come.

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Build a Workbench Concentration | Gary Rogowski | Nov. 29- Dec. 3 | $750*