Who is this class for:
Hammerstone courses are open to all women and gender minorities. Hammerstone welcomes all trans folks including trans men. This course welcomes folks of all skill levels with no prerequisite.
Description:
Back in the day, if you wanted to round over the edge of your table top, or put a chamfer on a table leg, you’d have to reach for a handplane. Some woodworkers continue to do this type of detail work with hand tools, but if you’re in production mode, or if you haven’t yet mastered all the hand skills, the router is the tool you’ll reach for.
A router is a simple tool consisting of a motor that holds a spinning bit, with a base attached to it. Different bits will cut different profiles on your work. But routers can be used for much more. In conjunction with a template, routers can cut your work pieces to specific and repeatable shapes. And there are about a bazillion jigs made for routers to cut all kinds of joinery.
But don’t let the simplicity deceive you. The router can be quite dangerous if used incorrectly. In this tutorial we’ll practice safe router use, as well as review many ways routers can transform your work and your working methods.
Sliding Scale Payment:
Since 2020, we have offered a sliding scale for all of our course offerings. Materials costs are not included in the sliding scale. Please choose a tuition amount that you can afford to attend this class.
Please Read:
HOW TO CHOOSE A PAYMENT >
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I consider myself middle income/wealth. Paying this price may be a sacrifice, but I can find the resources to do so. This is the full cost of running a course including paying our teachers a fair wage, covering insurance, maintaining tools and facilities, managing administration, and supporting our family.
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I consider myself low-income/low-wealth. I cannot access this course without financial help.
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I consider myself low-middle income/wealth. Paying full price for this course presents somewhat of a financial hardship.
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I consider myself upper-middle income/wealth. I would like to make a donation on top of the full price of the course in order to help subsidize access for those who cannot pay the full tuition.
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I have the resources to make a substantial donation to ensure that these classes remain accessible to people of all income/wealth levels.