Intro to Woodshop - Serving Board w/David

This 2.5-hour workshop teaches how to use the large stationary woodworking machines in Clear Creek Makerspace. $75 per participant ($60 for CCM members).

Partcipants will be introduced to each machine, provided operational overview, safety considerations, and have hands-on experience.

At the end of this course you will receive an email to the CCM Woodshop Quiz. Passing this short quiz is part of the requirement for members to gain personal woodshop access.

No prior experience needed for this course, all supplies and materials are provided.

Please wear comfortable well-fitted clothing, close-toed shoes, put your hair up, and be prepared to get a little dirty!

We will take raw cherry wood lumber and craft it into a serving board! This is a combined course that covers the topics in Benchtop Basics and Processing Raw Lumber. You will learn the fundamentals of how to mill raw lumber and safely use the stationary woodworking equipment through hands-on experience.

Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this workshop covers essential techniques and tools for successful woodworking projects!

As part of the course, you'll learn:

• Making a cut list and calculating board-feet
• Best practices for labeling
• Miter saw for rough cross cuts
• Jointing a face and edge
• Planing for square and thickness
• Ripping and cross cuts on a table saw
• Band saw for rough shaping
• How to safely use a router table
• How to safely use a drill press

David is a skilled handyman and fine woodworker with a passion for building, fixing, learning, and teaching. He runs Applewood Handyman as well as Moon Rabbit Woodworker, small businesses where he design-builds custom pieces ranging from hardwood picture frames and flamingo-inspired bent lamination side tables to built-in cabinets and solid wood tabletops. With a background in mechanical engineering, David combines creativity and technical precision to his work. Follow his Instragram @MoonRabbit.Woodworker!

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