This is a fun activity in Kingston upon Thames, London
Learn basic woodwork skills and how to use the essential tools. DIY skills include hanging shelves, using a variety of different fixings, and practical joinery for the homeowner.
Content score (practical/info-theory): 5/5
All safety equipment is provided but please wear clothes suitable for being in a workshop.
COURSE CONTENT
Drawing plans and working from them
Battery powered drills
Different types of squares and their uses
Marking techniques and measuring
Drilling
Drill bits (twist drills, brad point, masonry, Forstner bits, hinge bits, speed bits)
Profile gauges
Plum lines
Hand planes
Chisels
Fasteners (nails, screws, wall fixings, concrete anchors, cam fixings)
Handsaws
Files and rasps
Mitre blocks and Bench hooks
Timber selection for your projects
How to sharpen tools
Basic joints (lap, dovetail, box joints, mortise and tenon, pocket hole)
Hinge types
Mortising for hinges and locks and how to install
Basic jigs to make your life easy
Spirit and Laser levels
Sanding and preparing for finish
General information for your visit
Please note. This class requires a minimum of 2 bookings in total to run
Please wear clothes suitable for dusty work, sensible shoes, and your own lunch. There is a local shop nearby if you wish to buy lunch or you can bring a packed lunch with you. Tea and coffee is provided at lunch.
If you have some of your own tools and would like to learn how to use them properly, then you are welcome to bring them and use them on the course. We have a fully equipped workshop so there is no need to bring anything, but some students like to bring their own.
