Woodworking Basics – Build a Tool Storage Box with Jim Dillon

Class Details

• 10am to 5pm (Note: class may run longer or shorter)
• Class Size: 8
• Hands On Class.
• Class includes a lunch break. You can bring your lunch or eat at one of the restaurants in the area.
• This class takes place at our store in Atlanta.

Class Description

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Japanese Woodworking Tools: Their Spirit, Tradition, and Use

Toshio Odate describes a traditional toolbox used by Japanese carpenters to carry their tools to the jobsite and store them when not in use. In this class, you’ll build a pine box inspired by Odate’s design and take it home ready to use (or customize with your own internal dividers or tills). With its nailed butt joints, applied bottom, and sliding top, this design makes for a box that is quick to build, very rugged, handsome, and secure. Your box will be assembled with traditional square nails, and the lid and base will be made of pine plywood. The class will focus on basic skills, like crosscutting, clamping, and boring and is suitable for beginning woodworkers.

Tools Provided

• Japanese Saws
• Hand Planes
• Hammers and nails
• All other tools needed for the class

For your safety, be sure to wear closed toe footwear and remove all jewelry before class.

Class Cancellation Policy

Highland Woodworking reserves the right to cancel any class. Full refunds will be issued in that event. Students withdrawing from this class must notify Highland Woodworking 14 or more days prior to the beginning of the class to receive full credit or refund. No refund or credit will be issued with less than 14 days’ notice.

Recommended Reading

Japanese Woodworking Tools: Their Spirit, Tradition, and Use