Level: Beginner
Approx. Duration: 9 Total Hours, divided into 3 sessions. This class is 3 parts, each a 3-hour session on particular dates. You must attend all dates to complete your project, and you must attend the first day in order to proceed.
Class Enrollment Closure: 3 days prior to date of class. Any last minute enrollments must be approved prior to sign up.
Instructor: David Amundson
Get down the fundamentals of woodworking by creating your own custom wood keepsake box with lid! This class is a project-based introduction to woodworking, where students will learn to cut, assemble, and glue a mitered box with splines on each corner.
Students will choose from a wide selection of wood species / grain and will gain experience with table saw and advanced techniques, compound meter saw, band saw, router table, and sanders to complete their own unique box measuring roughly 9" L x 6 "W x 4" H.
Class Outline:
Session 1: Introduction, wood selection, constructing the box body.
Session 2: Constructing the box lid.
Session 3: Completing the finish to achieve a professional-look.
All tools & materials are provided by The Forge.
All class enrollments are subject to a no-refund, no-trasfer policy. By purchasing a class, or gifting a class, you are agreeing to our policy. Please read the full FAQ and policy here: https://www.theforgenashville.org/class-policy-and-faq
About the instructor:
As The Forge Nashville’s Wood Shop Director, David Amundson strives to create a culture of safety, creativity, and excellence in craft. He is former licensed architect with over 20 years experience in teaching the joys of woodworking, while also implementing best practices in shop safety.
Level: Beginner
Approx. Duration: 9 Total Hours, divided into 3 sessions. This class is 3 parts, each a 3-hour session on particular dates. You must attend all dates to complete your project, and you must attend the first day in order to proceed.
Class Enrollment Closure: 3 days prior to date of class. Any last minute enrollments must be approved prior to sign up.
Instructor: David Amundson
Get down the fundamentals of woodworking by creating your own custom wood keepsake box with lid! This class is a project-based introduction to woodworking, where students will learn to cut, assemble, and glue a mitered box with splines on each corner.
Students will choose from a wide selection of wood species / grain and will gain experience with table saw and advanced techniques, compound meter saw, band saw, router table, and sanders to complete their own unique box measuring roughly 9" L x 6 "W x 4" H.
Class Outline:
Session 1: Introduction, wood selection, constructing the box body.
Session 2: Constructing the box lid.
Session 3: Completing the finish to achieve a professional-look.
All tools & materials are provided by The Forge.
All class enrollments are subject to a no-refund, no-trasfer policy. By purchasing a class, or gifting a class, you are agreeing to our policy. Please read the full FAQ and policy here: https://www.theforgenashville.org/class-policy-and-faq
About the instructor:
As The Forge Nashville’s Wood Shop Director, David Amundson strives to create a culture of safety, creativity, and excellence in craft. He is former licensed architect with over 20 years experience in teaching the joys of woodworking, while also implementing best practices in shop safety.
