Difference between revisions of "Woodshop Class - Bandsaw Box"

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Description

Students will make a small box with drawer(s) out of a single piece of stock to be taken home at the end of the class. Students will be introduced to gluing techniques, several bandsaw techniques, and basic methods of finishing (shellac). Students should expect to do a significant amount of hand sanding as part of the process. Students will gain significant experience with the bandsaws and the bench sander during this class.

Tools

For tool guides and manuals, see: Woodshop Tools

Bandsaw
Bench or spindle sander (optional)
Clamps

Certifications

Spark members will be certified to use the bandsaws after this class.

Materials

Wooden block, approximately 4" x 4" x 8"
Wood glue
Shellac

The block of wood used in this project may be a single solid, or laminated out of smaller pieces. It can be of any size which will fit under the bandsaw.

Handout

⇓ Download Bandsaw Box Class Handout

Examples

The result of the bandsaw box class in October 2019

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 ==Description==
 Students will make a small box with drawer(s) out of a single piece of stock to be taken home at the end of the class. Students will be introduced to gluing techniques, several bandsaw techniques, and basic methods of finishing (shellac). Students should expect to do a significant amount of hand sanding as part of the process. Students will gain significant experience with the bandsaws and the bench sander during this class.