What to Expect
\n \nThis is a han ds on\, shop based workshop focused on precise lay out and clean cutting techniques. You will interac t directly with hand tools and shop machinery as y ou practice clearing out a mortise and cutting mat ching tenon shoulders. We will spend time testing tolerances\, making fine adjustments for a snug fr iction fit\, and going over proper glue up steps. By the end of class\, you will have a finished tes t joint to take home for future reference.
\n \ nSkills You’ll Acquire
\n \nWhat’s Provided
\n \nThis class is designed for makers looking to expand their con struction vocabulary and step into core woodworkin g joinery. It is a great fit for beginners or inte rmediate makers who want to build stronger furnitu re frames\, tables\, or structural projects withou t relying strictly on screws or nails. 18+ Only.\n \n
Prerequisites and Safety Inform ation
\n \nThere are no prerequisi tes for participating\, so all skill levels are we lcome. Please wear closed toe shoes\, tie back lon g hair\, and avoid loose clothing or hanging jewel ry while working in the shop.
\n \nWhat to Bring
\n \nAll materials a re provided. Feel free to bring a pencil and noteb ook if you want to write down specific measurement s or setup steps.
DESCRIPTION:What to Expect\n \n \n \n This is a hands on\, sho p based workshop focused on precise layout and cle an cutting techniques. You will interact directly with hand tools and shop machinery as you practice clearing out a mortise and cutting matching tenon shoulders. We will spend time testing tolerances\ , making fine adjustments for a snug friction fit\ , and going over proper glue up steps. By the end of class\, you will have a finished test joint to take home for future reference.\n \n \n \n Skills You’ll Acquire\n \n \n \n \n Joint Layout and Mar king: Using marking gauges\, squares\, and knives to establish precise cut lines on timber.\n Morti se Execution: Learning methods for clearing materi al efficiently.\n Tenon Cutting and Fitting: Form square tenon shoulders that fit your mortise dime nsions.\n Tolerances and Fine Tuning: Trim surfac es for a seamless\, structural fit.\n \n \n What’s Provided\n \n \n \n \n All wood stock required f or practice and test joint assembly.\n Access to shop machinery\, layout tools\, saws\, and hand ch isels.\n Safety equipment and workspace accommoda tions.\n \n \n Who Should Join\n \n \n \n This cla ss is designed for makers looking to expand their construction vocabulary and step into core woodwor king joinery. It is a great fit for beginners or i ntermediate makers who want to build stronger furn iture frames\, tables\, or structural projects wit hout relying strictly on screws or nails. 18+ Only .\n \n \n \n Prerequisites and Safety Information\ n \n \n \n There are no prerequisites for particip ating\, so all skill levels are welcome. Please we ar closed toe shoes\, tie back long hair\, and avo id loose clothing or hanging jewelry while working in the shop.\n \n \n \n What to Bring\n \n \n \n All materials are provided. Feel free to bring a p encil and notebook if you want to write down speci fic measurements or setup steps.\n \n CATEGORIES:Ticketed Workshop CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T180000 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T210000 LOCATION:Main Space @ MakeHaven\n 770 Chapel St\n Lower Lev el\, via back elevator or stairs\n New Haven\, CT 06510\n United States\n URL:https://www.makehaven.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=950 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR