Hand Tool Basics : Build a Tool Tote (2 weeks) : DMWA Spring 2019 Classes

Hand Tool Basics -- Build a Tool Tote

Des Moines Woodworkers Association : Winter 2019 Class Series

What you will do/learn: Hand tools are a fun way to enjoy building projects out of wood. This class walks you through some foundation skills: sawing, using chisels, measuring & marking, shaping, and drilling with hand-powered tools. Along the way, you'll make a tote that can hold some of your favorite tools. This class looks at how to effectively use chisels, hand saws, and hand planes for fine work and cutting simple joints. We'll also discuss how sharpening tools makes them more accurate, safer, and more fun to use. Along the way, we'll make a sweet small tool tote to use anytime you are out of your shop. With a mix of demonstration and hands-on learning, there's always time for questions and problem solving.

Maximum number of participants: 6-10

Skill level required: Beginner/Intermediate

What you will make: Small tool tote

Materials required:

• 1"x 10" -48" construction lumber (or equivalent)
• 1"-dia. x 24" dowel

Tools to bring: (tools will be available if you don't have some items)

• chisels
• a small hand saw
• hand plane compass
• pencil
• marking knife
• marking gauge
• combination square

About our classes:

Your Education Committee is excited to offer club members some new opportunities to sharpen your woodworking skills. We are offering 4 classes this fall by Phil Huber, Editor of Woodsmith Magazine. Classes are open to members of the Des Moines Woodworkers. If you are not already a member, now is a good time to join! See our sign-up page to join the Association.

Classes are for beginner woodworkers and cover a range of topics. Winter 2019 classes will cost $25 and will consist of 2 sessions, with the exception of the Sharpening Classes which are 1 session for $15. You can sign up for as many classes as you want, or sign up for all 4 classes for a discounted price of $80 (you will choose one of the two sharpening classes).

To sign up, simply go online to our Online Payment form to register and pay. Be sure to state the reason code with the name of the class you are signing up for. Hurry, since the classes are starting soon and spots are limited.

If you have any questions, contact Chuck Haas (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., (515) 650-6559_ option 5), or Phil Huber, (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).