Course Number: 503

Instructor: John Vennes

Course Description: During this course, participants will employ a procedure involving various machines and tools to produce a solid cherry Shaker table with a drawer.

· Skills and knowledge to be gained. You will learn to:

o Prepare the rough stock lumber

o Rip boards to width using the table saw.

o Cross-cut stock to length using the cut-off saw.

o Joint surfaces flat and square.

o Plane boards to thickness.

· Machines and tools to be used. This course will employ a variety of machines and tools such as the table saw, jointer, planer, and the mortising tool.

· Learning process/procedure. Beginning with rough lumber, participants will joint one surface and an edge flat and square and then plane the stock to thickness. Using the table saw and cut-off saw, stock will be cut to proper widths and lengths to form the various parts. Mortise and tenon joints will be formed using the table saw and the mortising tool. Parts will be assembled using glue and clamps. Finally, sanders will be used to prepare surfaces for finishing.

· Prerequisite skills; what level of competency/expertise is required for safe, successful participation. Beginning level skills from the certification process will be upgraded to intermediate skills through this class.

· Project/product to be made. Participants will build a 14”x16”x24”high solid cherry Shaker table with a drawer.

· Duration of course. The course will meet for 5 evening sessions of 3 hours each.

· Cost of materials beyond $10 fee. The average cost of the project is $20 plus the $10 fee for $30 total.

(02-28-08)