CARPENTRY FOR BEGINNERS – 11 EVENINGS – WOOD TABLE

Bookable via our website ➡️ https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/carpentry-for-beginners-10-evenings-wood-table/
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In this throw-away age, when all the furniture we own is assembled and not built, we are pleased to offer an opportunity to spend some precious time learning how to use ageless tools to make something everlasting from wood. These 12 evenings are a perfect starting point for many aspects of woodwork that will give you the confidence to choose and replicate basic wood joints into other projects.

Using a mixture of traditional hand tools and modern drills and saws, experienced Woodworker, Len Conway will guide and inspire you as he teaches age-old techniques in joinery. As you begin making objects traditionally constructed from seasoned pine, you will learn how to use and care for chisels, saws, planes and spokeshaves. Len is an experienced woodworker and teacher.

Students will work on a variety of exercises – designed to incorporate simple to advanced joints and tools that build confidence and independence.

Over 12 weeks, we will cover many aspects of traditional carpentry tuition. There will be lots of practical exercises in each session including a project to make a simple frame table that you will take home.

Students will work on a variety of exercises – designed to incorporate simple to advanced joints and tools that build confidence and independence.

Step I – We will get familiar with some tools of the trade:

• Introducing basic tools. Equipping a toolbox for home carpentry.
• Timber selection/marking out and cutting. Tips on woods, saws and drills.
• Using a plane, different types of planes. Sharpening tips and practice.
• Using a chisel and its uses. Sharpening tips and practice.

Step II – You will use planes, chisels and marking tools:

• Simple joints and why we use them.
• Half joints, lap joints. Practice using chisels and planes.
• Bridle joints and a mortise and tenon

Step III – You will make a simple project to take home:
It’s fast-paced but with the support of Len, you will complete your own project to make a simple frame and legs for a small table

• Work from selected pine and measure, mark and cut pieces.
• Choose and make joints, assemble and secure with adhesive or screws.
• Sand and smooth to a stage where your project is ready for staining or waxing and taken home with pride.

All personal protection, the use of tools and basic materials are included.