Foundations For Fine Woodworking – IV
Course Fee - $250.00 plus $25.00 Materials Charge

Course Syllabus

Foundations for Fine Woodworking is a unique series of five two day courses designed to teach participants the skill required to build fine furniture.

Foundations IV focuses on drawer construction to be fit to a carcass. Techniques are taught on how to properly and accurately cut, size and fit a drawer with precision.

Description: Registrants will be instructed through lecture, demonstrations, and hands on experiences in the following areas and/or topics:

Drawer Construction

1. Discussion of joinery used in drawer construction
2. Demonstration of hand cut dovetails, both through and half-blind
3. Discussion and demonstration of various methods used to hang drawers including suspensions such as wood runners and metal or plastic slides
4. Demonstration of fitting a drawer to a carcass
5. LAB: Participants will mill rough lumber, cut joinery, assemble and fit a drawer to a pre-built carcass

Instructional Level: Beginner to intermediate

What to bring; eye protection, hearing protection, marking pencil, marking knife, knife marking gauge, combination marking gauge, sharp ¼”, 3/8”, and ½” chisels, sliding T bevel, small square (4-6”), back saw, coping saw, block plane (opt). There will be a complete list of tools and equipment to bring to the class upon registration.

Homework: Homework will be assigned to include practicing learned techniques, reading assignments and preparing materials for the next level Foundations – V.

Length of Course: 2 days (16 hours)

Woodworking School/Foundations – (Revised 5-19-03)