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Introduction to the Academy

What You’ll Learn

What Others Are Saying About the Academy

Academy Schedule

Map to the Academy

 

Available Courses
 
Fundamentals of Woodworking
 
Basic Furniture Making
 
Intermediate Furniture Making
 
Advanced Furniture Making
 
Cabinet Making
 
Tambour Basics
 
Shaker Wall Clock
 
Routing Basics
 
Basic Lathe Turning
 
Jigs & Fixtures
 
Rocking Horse

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In the first half of the first day, alone, you'll gain a thorough understanding of the important role shop-made jigs and fixtures play in building practically every project you decide to tackle!  Our experienced instructors will show you how to design, build and work with jigs and fixtures to improve your repeatability, precision and working safety.  And, in the course of all this instruction, you'll build a total of ten jigs & fixtures that you'll take home to put to work in your shop.

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Among the topics covered are:

  • Why jigs & fixtures are so important to today's woodworker
  • How jigs and fixtures can improve your operating safety & convenience
  • A look at the applications for today's most common woodworking jigs & fixtures
  • Important design considerations for building jigs & fixtures that work
  • Building and using a variety of jigs & fixtures, including:
    -- Table saw tapering jig
    -- Jointer/table saw push board
    -- Table saw tenoning jig
    -- Auxiliary wood rip fence
    -- Table saw cross-cut jig
    -- Dadoing jig
    -- Guide board
    -- Circle cutting jig
    -- Circle sanding jig
    -- Pattern fixture

Special, Money-Saving Multiple-Class Discounts!

As you look over the class schedule, you will notice several groups of three courses that occur on consecutive days and are earmarked with an *.  Students who enroll in all three of these classes in a particular grouping will qualify for special tuition discounts.

ENROLL TODAY!
Call 1-800-543-9396 (Ext 451) or 937-898-9325
to reserve your spot in these classes!
 
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