Woodworking with Joe - Make a Miter Joint Box!

This two-session woodworking class will educate students on the basic concepts and safe use of woodshop equipment, while crafting a unique lidded box with mitered joints from a selection of hardwoods. Participants will gain an understanding and basic safety training on the following equipment: Table, Miter, & Bandsaws Jointer Planer Combination & Orbital Sanders Router Table Basic finishing Miter joint boxes are ideal projects for "beginner-plus" students; as they will expand on basic skills in the process. The boxes themselves make excellent keepsakes and gifts! Structure: This class is split into two weeknight sessions. For those requiring extra help or time to complete their projects, an optional "office hours" session will be available by appointment. Prerequisites: Some woodshop experience in the past century required. This class builds on a foundation of introductory skills, but we will be skipping basics like machine identification and use case for the sake of time. Contact us at intro (at) hackpittsburgh (dot) org if you have questions. All supplies and safety equipment will be provided. Please wear closed-toed shoes, remove any dangling jewelry, and tie back any long hair. Dates & Times: SESSION 1: Tuesday, November 18th from 6:30PM-9:30 PM: The instructor will take the class through the process of dimensioning and squaring lumber from rough cut to project-ready, demonstrating the safe use of the necessary equipment and tools along the way. SESSION 2: Wednesday, November 19th from 6:30PM-9:30 PM: Students will learn how to assemble their boxes with mitered joints. The projects will be completed by sanding and applying finish. OPTIONAL OFFICE HOURS: Joe will be available by email and Slack (for HackPGH members) to arrange office hours for those who need extra help or time. By appointment only. Prerequisites:* No woodworking experience needed. All supplies and safety equipment will be provided.…