Woodworking Basics: Glue and Clamps
Learn how to make gluing up a projecct less stressful and more successful.
Woodworking Basics: Glue and Clamps
Learn how to make gluing up a projecct less stressful and more successful.
Pricing
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Certificate Program Registrant$ 0.00For current Woodworking Certificate Program Registrants only.
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Member Registration$ 92.00
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Guest Registration$ 115.00
Do you ever get confused about what type of glue to use on your woodworking projects? Do you wonder about correct preparation and application? Uncertain about which clamps to use and how long to leave them on? How to clean up the mess?
This class engages you in a conversation to answer these and other questions. The instructor will demonstrate how to glue up a project and give tips about how to avoid the stress that
can occur when the glue starts to dry before the pieces are aligned and
clamped. The goal is to give you more confidence in this important phase of your project’s construction and provide you with a better result.
Details
Skill level: Beginners welcome!
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 loose-fitting clothing and jewelry. We recommend bringing your own safety glasses.
Instructor
John McCormack is a furniture designer, maker, and teacher living and working in Port Townsend. A graduate of the cabinet and furniture making program at North Bennet Street School in Boston, he holds a Master in Fine Arts in furniture design from Rhode Island School of Design. He has written for various publications, including Fine Woodworking, which featured his piece on The Ultimate Crosscut Sled on its cover. He got his start in woodworking by studying under John Kassay, author and expert on Shaker and Windsor furniture. Read more at his website: https://www.johnpmccormackdesign.com/
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