Woodworking

This half-year elective course introduces students to the proper setup and safe use of power tools and power machines, primarily the table saw, radial arm saw, jointer, and surface planer. The use of the lathe is optional.

By their choice of specific projects and assignments students develop specific skills which will enable them to calculate materials and costs and to manufacture quality modern and/or traditional furniture.

Some options for projects include:

coffee and end tables

medicine cabinets

chests of drawers

piano benches