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