Training Programs
Training Programs
The Sun City Woodworkers Club strives to continue to provide training to improve each member’s skill level. To that end, we have several classes conducted by experienced woodworkers. Special emphasis is given to the safe use of our equipment. Members desiring to attend these classes should sign up at the monitor’s desk in the shop.
Prepayment for the classes ($2 to $10) is required to reserve a spot in these controlled size classes.
The following outline for each Training Class is provided to give participants a brief idea as to what is covered.
CABINET MAKING
Learn to build garage or kitchen cabinets
Creating a design - doors, drawers, or shelving?
Create a material list
Face frame joinery - pocket screws, biscuits, dowels
Wall mounting techniques
Assembly and gluing techniques
SHAPER MACHINE TECHNIQUES AND QUALIFICATION
A. RAISED PANEL CONSTRUCTION
Learn raised panel construction for cabinet doors
Selecting the frame
Shaper setup
Cope and stick
Assembly techniques
B. FINGER JOINTING TECHNIQUES
Join short lengths of hardwood boards available in the shop into longer boards.
Wood preparation
Shaper setup
Proper gluing techniques
BOX MAKING 101
Wood preparation
Rabbets
Miters
Cutting and securing lids
Clamping and gluing techniques
Strengthening corners
PICTURE FRAMES
Determining amount of wood needed
Wood Preparation
Rabbet joints - table saw dado or router
Miter cuts
Gluing techniques
Strengthening corner
ENHANCED POWER TOOL CLASSES
1. Quarterly one hour classes focused on one of several power tools
a) band saws
b) table saws
c) mini lathes
d) jointer
e) planer
f) table routers
2. Safe machine operation – the do’s and don’ts
3. How the machine operates
4. Machine adjustments
5. How to use them in your projects
FINISHING/DESIGN
Instructor: Bob Deffeyes, professional chemist and patent holder of finishing products
1. Learn to create and apply decorate designs and lables
2. Learn techniques for clear wood finishing
3. Identify the desired finishing results