Courses

Practical woodworking paths for a small shop.

Begin with safer setup, then move into accurate layout, cleaner cuts, and useful projects that build confidence one repeatable step at a time.

Path 01

Shop Safety and Setup

Build the habits that make every future lesson smoother: eye and ear protection, dust control, tool inspection, bench height, clamping, and safe body position.

  • Small shop layout checklist
  • Bench and clamp setup
  • First-aid and dust-control basics

Path 02

Measuring, Marking, and Cutting

Learn how to square stock, mark reference faces, read grain direction, and cut to a line with less sanding and less frustration.

  • Layout tools and reference edges
  • Crosscuts, rip cuts, and shoulder lines
  • Fixing common measuring mistakes

Path 03

Simple Joinery and Small Projects

Move from practice cuts to finished work with boxes, shelves, shop fixtures, and simple furniture parts that teach dependable joinery.

  • Butt joints, rabbets, and dados
  • Glue-up planning and clamping pressure
  • Surface prep and beginner finishes