Intermediate Fine Woodworking: Level 2 – Introduction to Basic Joinery

Intermediate Fine Woodworking: Level 2 – Introduction to Basic Joinery will be held December 4-8, 2024 at the Hurley High School Woods Classroom and Shop with instructor Tim Lutgen.

Make your own beautiful keepsake box — just in time for holiday gift-giving.

In this class, each student will build a Keepsake Box crafted of Cherry, lined with Walnut, and detailed with Walnut accent splines. Instructor Tim Lutgen will teach fundamental joinery using precision 45 degree miter cuts which are then butt-joined and reinforced with decorative splines. The top and bottom of the box will be made using dados and tenons. Students will also learn how to re-saw hardwoods and machine them to precise tolerances before assembly. The box will be finished with a rubbed-on classic triple oil blend.

This is an intermediate level course. Completion of the Introduction to Fine Woodworking course is recommended but not required. Students should feel comfortable using the following equipment the following equipment under the instructor’s indirect supervision: Cut-off Saw, Table Saw, Band Saw, Jointer, Planer, Router Table, Belt Sander, and assorted hand tools. This class will follow an aggressive schedule and the instructor will not have time to teach machine fundamentals. However, prior to operating any piece of equipment, the instructor will review essential safety procedures.

Requirements: Students will not be permitted in the Woods shop without appropriate eye protection. Full cover safety classes are recommended. Students are encouraged to bring ear protection due to loud machine noises. Food or beverages are not permitted in the Woods shop but may be consumed in the Woods classroom.

Materials Fee: This class includes a $20 materials fee, including all hardwoods and consumable supplies.

Class Times: The class days and hours are Dec. 4 (4-7 p.m.), Dec. 5 (4-7 p.m.), Dec. 6 (4-7 p.m.), Dec. 7 (8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m.), and if needed, Dec. 8  (11 a.m.-5 p.m.), 2024.

We recommend signing up at least two weeks ahead of class to ensure class fills and to prevent cancellation.

This class is limited to 8 students.

Instructor: Tim Lutgen

Offline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form, complete and mail in with payment.

Registration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 862-2032 or (715) 476-2881.

Registration Issues/Troubleshooting: If you are registering with one email address for two or more people, please register each person individually (i.e. do not register all at once, but add students one at a time to checkout). If you continue to have difficulty or have another question, please contact us.

Course Cancellations: Students are encouraged to register at least 2 weeks before the beginning of any Fe University course. A course with less than 4 students 2 weeks before the start date may be cancelled at instructor/FeU discretion, with students’ registrations refunded. If you’re interested in a class, please sign up early! Thank you.

Student Cancellations: If a registered student cancels, registration can be refunded if requested 4 or more days before the course’s start date. We’re afraid cancellation requests made 3 or fewer days before the course’s start date are unable to be refunded.