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Woodworking / WOODWORKING 2: INTRODUCTION TO HAND TOOLS
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WOODWORKING 2: INTRODUCTION TO HAND TOOLS

This class will introduce woodworkers to the use and maintenance of common hand tools used in fine woodworking. In the first half of the semester, you will learn how to layout a mortise and tenon, prepare the joint using chisels and a hand saw, and to clean up the result using a block plane. Sharpening of chisels and plane blades will also be covered. In the second half of the semester, you can practice your skills and build a sliding lid tool box.

  • Instructor pre-approval will be needed to enroll in the class.
  • Students will need to bring their own set of tools
  • Expect to invest $300+ prior to the beginning of class
  • Required tool list is available from sroy@pausd.org
  • There will be a materials fee of $50 payable to the instructor at the first class
Instructor: Sumit Roy, sroy@pausd.org and Tom Gaston, tgaston@pausd.org

Prerequisite: Woodworking 1 – NO EXCEPTIONS & instructor approval required to enroll in the class

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Palo Alto HS Woodshop
Tue
1:30–4:30 p.m.
Sep 15 - Nov 17
Tue, 1:30–4:30 p.m.
10 wks
10 wks
$300
Palo Alto HS Woodshop
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Student Comments

In my Woodworking with Hand Tools class, I learned how to make handmade projects and how to handle and sharpen hand tools. The woodshop instructors are fantastic. Their knowledge and expertise contribute to our success as students. It makes for a great learning experience.

Louis Goldman
Retired teacher

The excellent instructors and assistants in my Woodworking 2 & 3 classes are excited by teaching fellow (aspiring) woodworkers. I learned a lot in both classes.

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