Processing wood with the Drum Sander

Wood shop track with ella

Duration: 4 sessions (2.5 hours each)
Dates: SOLD OUT - CLICK TO BE NOTIFIED
Times: 3:45 PM to 6:15 PM
Class Size: 3 people
Price: $349*
Ages: 16+ **

* Includes one month of membership.
** 13-15 with an adult accompanying, both must sign up for a seat

Just need to use some tools? Consider signing up for our single session woodshop checkout classes

Unlock Your Woodworking Potential and build a classic three legged stool!

Working with a member on a project

Join Ella in a hands-on, four-part series designed to introduce you to the most popular power tools in our woodshop. Whether you're a beginner looking to learn new skills or an experienced woodworker seeking access to these tools, this series offers something for everyone. Each session of this workshop will provide:

  1. An explanation of the tools and their common uses.

  2. Hands-on instruction on how to safely operate each machine.

  3. Instruction on how to progress on making a classic three legged stool.

Enjoy a calm, focused learning environment in our well-equipped woodshop. Attendees of this class will have membership thru the course of the class. You will want to plan for an additional 2-3 hours each week to progress on your stool. You are also welcome to use your membership to work on additional projects!

When:

  • Four Sundays: January 19th, 26th, February 2nd, 9th

  • Time: 3:45 PM to 6:15 PM

“It was great! I came in with zero knowledge and left feeling confident that I could operate these three saws safely.

Student in Ella’s Three Saws Class, 12/28/2023

Details:

  • Instructor: Ella is an experienced woodworker who has taught hundreds of people to use tools in the wood shop. When she’s not busy with her work at Flutter & Wow we’re fortunate to have her introducing more people to woodworking!

  • Learn to operate: Drill press, band saw, table saw, panel saw, miter saw, planer, jointer, drum sander, and the router table.

  • Intended for: Beginners, project-oriented learners, and experienced woodworkers needing access to tools.


    Join us and gain the confidence to use these powerful tools safely and effectively!

Session 1: Planer / Jointer / Drum Sander

  • Planer: Creates uniformly thick boards with smooth surfaces.

  • Jointer: Flattens and squares up the edges of boards.

  • Drum Sander: Provides an even finish on wood surfaces.

  • Key Concepts: Safety, tool setup and operation, and project prep for wood.

Session 2: Three Saws

  • Miter Saw: Enables quick and accurate crosscuts and miters.

  • Table Saw: Excellent for making straight, precise cuts in large sheets or pieces of wood.

  • Panel Saw: Allows for easy cutting of large plywood sheets into manageable sizes.

  • Key Concepts: Safety, blade selection, making cross & rip cuts, avoiding kick-back.

Session 3: Drill Press / Bandsaw

  • Drill Press: Ideal for precision drilling.

  • Band Saw: Great for cutting curves, intricate shapes, and resawing lumber into thinner pieces.

  • Key Concepts: Safety, bit choices, speed and feed selection, work-holding strategies.

Session 4: router table

  • Router Table: Great for rounding edges, corners, and putting channels in your wood.

  • Key Concepts: Safety, tooling, setup, feed direction and general operation.