2023 Spring Classes from DMWWA
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- Published: Saturday, October 15 2022 21:32
It’s a new year and now is the time for woodworking season. We’ve got our biggest selection of classes for Spring for you to sink your teeth in!
** Update March 6 ** we have a minimum class size of 4 to be able to offer a class. Right now we need 1 more for the Table Saw Operation Basics class and 2 more for the Dovetail Tool Box. So, encourage your friends to sign up so the class won't be cancelled
Don’t miss out on this excellent opportunity to learn from several excellent woodworkers:
- Phil Huber, who is also the host of the TV Show, WoodSmith Shop
- Logan Wittmer, Editor in Chief of Popular Woodworking, and
- Craig Ruegsegger, former Deputy Editor of WOOD Magazine.
This is a great opportunity to get some quality woodworking training from an expert right here in Des Moines!
Classes are generally for beginner (some intermediate) woodworkers and cover a range of topics.
You can sign up for $35 for each class ($25 for single session classes).
All classes will be held at Chuck Haas’s Shop located at 175 S 9th, West Des Moines, unit #430. Class times and dates are listed in each class below.
To sign up, simply visit our Online Payment page (opens in a new window) to register and pay. Be sure to fill in the Reason with the name of the class or classes you are signing up for. Classes are starting soon and spots are limited, so sign up soon if you're interested!
If you have any questions, contact Tom Brumback ( This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 515-664-8732).
For specific class questions, contact the instructor directly at the email address provided with each class below.
Spring 2023 Class Schedule:
Table Saw Operation Basics : March 25What you will do/learn : The table saw simplifies ripping, crosscutting, cutting bevels, and more, but it demands respect. See how to set up any table saw for peak performance, then learn how to safely rip a board down its length, use the miter gauge to crosscut to length and make angled cuts, and how basic jigs make operations easier, more accurate, and safer.
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Drop-Front Storage Center : April 1 & 8What you will do/learn : Learn to build this handy organizer. What looks like four drawers is actually a drop-down door that conceals a storage compartment. In this two-session class, Phil Huber from Woodsmith shares how to shape parts accurately, and make a rule joint for the door using a router table. We'll even discuss creating an aged painted finish. This is an ideal class for those interested in learning about woodworking. .
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Dovetailed Tool Chest : April 15+29What you will do/learn : In this class, we’ll build a dovetailed tool chest. This tool chest is a medium size, perfect for housing hand tools. The focus of the class will be hand-cutting dovetails, Hand-cut grooves and rabbets, as well as creating a “piston-fit” tray.
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Band Saw Boxes : April 22Start repurposing scrap material into beautiful, fascinating bandsaw boxes. Learn the basic steps to make a bandsaw box, including blade selection, saw tune-up, blank prep, and cutting sequence.
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The Best Router Table Ever : May 6, May 13, May 20Small compact routers offer lightweight and plenty of power for a lot of woodworking tasks. They also are great in a router table designed for them. This design from ShopNotes magazine is Phil Huber's favorite. Over a three-part class, you have the chance to make your own. We'll cover case construction, cutting joinery, making drop-down tables, and a great fence. In order to complete the table in a timely manner, some out of class homework may be necessary. This class is a good way to upgrade your shop and learn skills along the way. Complete plans, a materials list, and suggested tools will be emailed to students after registering.
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(Completed earlier this semester) : Hand Plane Restoration and Tuning Class : February 9+17What you will do/learn : Bring your vintage hand plane, and together, we’ll restore it and bring it back to working order. We’ll cover flattening, tote/knob cleaning, and refinishing, but with most of the focus on tuning the plane to get the most out of it.
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(Completed earlier this semester) : Router Operation (handheld and router table) : February 18What you will do/learn : Oh, the things a router can do! Master the basics of using a handheld and table-mounted router, even if you've never used one before. Learn about the types of routers, so you can buy the best one (or more!) for you, and then discover how to operate it safely to make edge profiles, joinery, and more.
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(Completed earlier this semester) : Splay-Leg Shaker Side Table : March 4+18What you will do/learn : In this class, we’ll be building a splay-leg shaker side table. This table, while of basic design, offers great woodworking and the ability to combine power tools and hand tools. In the class we’ll focus on prepping parts by hand (time permitting), Mortise and Tenon, and drawbore joinery.
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