Shaker Shelf - Routers & Hand Tools

$1,200.00

The distinctive and timeless style of shaker furniture has left a lasting impact on the furniture making landscape. Starting with rough sawn wood learn how to safely and accurately machine the pieces for a shaker style shelf. Then using a router to cut sliding dovetail joinery.

A common and versatile power tool, the router has its place in the world of fine woodworking. Used both as a hand-held device and upside down as a router table, this course teaches students safe and accurate router operations, including slot cutting and copy routing.

5 days

$1,200

4 places available

Next Course;

  • October 19th - 23rd 2026

What to expect
A combination of hand tool and power tool woodworking, a great course for those looking to expand their woodworking knowledge in design, machine use and hand tool competence.

Learning Outcomes;

  • Wood selection

  • Machining processes

  • Routers - used both hand held and table mounted

  • Hand tool woodworking - sharpening, tool selection and adding detail

The distinctive and timeless style of shaker furniture has left a lasting impact on the furniture making landscape. Starting with rough sawn wood learn how to safely and accurately machine the pieces for a shaker style shelf. Then using a router to cut sliding dovetail joinery.

A common and versatile power tool, the router has its place in the world of fine woodworking. Used both as a hand-held device and upside down as a router table, this course teaches students safe and accurate router operations, including slot cutting and copy routing.

5 days

$1,200

4 places available

Next Course;

  • October 19th - 23rd 2026

What to expect
A combination of hand tool and power tool woodworking, a great course for those looking to expand their woodworking knowledge in design, machine use and hand tool competence.

Learning Outcomes;

  • Wood selection

  • Machining processes

  • Routers - used both hand held and table mounted

  • Hand tool woodworking - sharpening, tool selection and adding detail