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Mastering the Festool Domino Machine

Learn to use the studio's Domino joiners, which speed up the work of securely connecting pieces of wood.

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Mastering the Festool Domino Machine

Mastering the Festool Domino Machine

Learn to use the studio's Domino joiners, which speed up the work of securely connecting pieces of wood.

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    $ 122.00
  • Guest Registration
    $ 146.00
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About

Mortise-and-tenon joints are some of the strongest ways to link pieces of wood, but creating them by hand or even with traditional power tools is tricky. That's why woodworkers increasingly turn to the Festool Domino joiner, a hand-held cutter that creates recesses perfectly sized for pre-made, loose tenons. These joints are quick and easy to cut. And when they're glued, they are plenty strong.

This class will walk you through the basics of these machines. You'll learn:

  • How to set up and use the machine.
  • How to choose the right size of Domino biscuits for your project.
  • How to change the bit, adjust the depth of cut, and select the right amount of wobble to ensure that your glue-up goes smoothly.

Details

  • This is not a project class. You'll make practice cuts.
  • We'll also cover use of  biscuit joiners, another tool that helps align parts of a project.

Materials

  • A $10 materials fee, included in the cost of the class, covers everything you'll need.

Class Policies

  • Ages 14 and up are welcome.
  • Wear safety glasses and closed-toe shoes, tie back long hair, and avoid dangling clothing and jewelry. We recommend bringing your own safety glasses.
Instructor
Christopher Gronbeck

Christopher is founder and former owner of The Barrel Thief Wine & Whiskey Bar in Seattle. He has a long history as an educator in the science and environment fields, and has taught wine and spirits and cocktails classes for more than 15 years. He serves as a judge at numerous wine and spirits competitions. Christopher loves everything about BARN and is active in the Kitchen Arts Studio as well as in Woodworking and Print & Book Arts.

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