About

This class focuses on designing, building, and using jigs that include toggle clamps to secure wood for shaping with a router or shaper, such as making curved or tapered legs for furniture.

You'll build your own jig from scratch and use it to create a demonstration chair leg. You'll get experience using BARN's shaper (but you'll need additional experience to get checked out to use this tool on your own during Open Studio).

Toggle clamps also are useful in a wide range of other jig applications to hold work pieces consistently and securely. You'll learn tips for creating safe and durable jigs for some of these other situations, as well.

Prerequisites

• Orientation to the Woodshop
• Woodshop Tool Safety  Checkout 1
• Woodshop Tool Safety Checkout 2

Class Policies

• Ages 14 and up are welcome.
• You must wear safety glasses and closed-toe shoes, tie back long hair, and avoid dangling clothing and jewelry.
• Bring your own safety glasses and hearing protection if you have them.