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Our Japanese tool box workshop teaches thoughtful creating for makers of all levels. This isn't just about following instructions; it's about understanding why things are made the way they are. Through clear, step-by-step guidance, you'll make a humble toolbox while gaining practical woodworking skills. We'll cover different construction methods and materials, explaining the trade-offs to help you make informed decisions in your future work. Learn by making a functional piece, developing an appreciation for craftsmanship, and building the confidence and understanding for your next project. Ready to learn and make? Sign up now! Space is limited.
Note:
Class will go from 6pm - 9pm on June 6th. There will also be an additional open shop hours on Sat 8 to 11am when the instructor can help you put finishing touches on the project if you need it.
Experience Level:
The class is designed for makers of all experience levels with the focus to improve the creation of your next project. A maker taking the class should be able to read instructions and plans, measure, and ready to use the Sawsall, chop saw, planner, and joiner.
You will Learn:
This workshop will teach you how finish projects by making a Japanese toolbox. You'll learn the basics of using common power tools and hand tools as we build the box. This will help you understand how these tools work safely and how they help put the toolbox together. What's most important is that you'll learn why things are built the way they are to make them strong and useful.
Tools Covered
In this class, you will read a plan and the how to get your wood the right size by measuring carefully. Then, you'll learn to make straight and safe cuts using the table saw to cut wood to the right width and the chop saw to cut pieces to the correct length. You'll also learn how to use the jointer to make one side of the wood flat and square, and the planer to make the other side smooth and the wood the right thickness. These steps help make sure all the parts of your toolbox fit together.
Items to Bring/Wear
Please ready for classroom instruction to start with a pencil and notebook. Then wear appropriate closed toe shoes and work like clothing for the shop. The shop has safety equipment, but you are encourged to bring your own. Lumber will be provided as well as the needed fasteners.
About the Instructor
After Tim Bednar's time at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design ended in 1992, Tim's done a lot, so he brings a unique perspective to the maker community. From serving as a minister in the Powderhorn neighborhood and working as a web developer, he thinks deeply about the process of building objects created for how people really live. A return to furniture making in 2022 led him to join TC Maker in late 2023. Now an assistant woodshop manager, he loves “making” in collaboration others at TC Maker.
