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Woodworking Basics: Table Saw Techniques

Learn the fundamentals of the powerful and versatile cornerstone of every shop - the table saw.

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Woodworking Basics: Table Saw Techniques

Woodworking Basics: Table Saw Techniques

Learn the fundamentals of the powerful and versatile cornerstone of every shop - the table saw.

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  • Certificate Program Registrant
    Current Woodworking Certificate Program Registrants only.
    $ 0.00
  • Member Registration
    $ 258.00
  • Guest Registration
    $ 321.00
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We start this introductory class with the anatomy of the table saw and how to calibrate it to achieve precise cuts every time. Then we move on to skills like ripping wood, making miter cuts, and learning to make rabbets and dados.

By the end of this class, you'll have covered most of the cuts you'll ever make with a table saw. You'll have the skills and confidence to change blades, the know-how to ensure that your cuts are straight and square, and the understanding of how to cut pieces to size accurately and repetitively.

Prerequisites

Materials

  • A materials fee of $25, included in the class fee, covers all the materials you need.

Class Policies

  • Ages 14 and up are welcome.
  • You must wear safety glasses and closed-toe shoes, and avoid loose-fitting clothing and jewelry. Tie back long hair. We recommend bringing your own safety glasses.

Instructor
John McCormack

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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