/ Bench schedule

Foundational joinery classes and open benches

Zero prior tool experience required. All domestic hardwoods, shop consumables, blade access, and safety gear are provided for every session.

First day

How we work at the bench

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Shop safety briefing

Timber selection

Hand and power tooling

Every session opens with mandatory machine operation rules, PPE fitting, and safe stance alignment.

Inspect grain orientation, check board flatness, and learn to lay out cuts with marking gauges.

Cut clean mortise and tenon joints using both hand chisels and stationary power equipment.