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Hi, this is Maria.

When I started Hammerstone, some folks protested that only teaching women was unfair. I responded that my goal was to work myself out of a job. At some point, hopefully in the not too distant future, there would no longer be a nee

Ever seen a librarian draft a complex cut list? Or a sewist mark layout for trim carpentry? It's fascinating to see the variety of talents students bring to class: manual dexterity, math skills, and clear communication that keeps the people they're w

Our last furniture class on 2025 is in the books! Congrats to students who finished Intro to Woodworking: Build a Bookcase last week. They learned joinery fundamentals and safe use of the planer, jointer, table saw, and miter saw. Can't wait to see w

Know someone with a lot of DIY ideas? Maybe a family member who's itching to learn home renovation or furniture making? A Hammerstone gift card makes the perfect gift!

With our new downtown Ithaca location, it's easy to get to our classes. We're wa

Why would you use a table saw for cross cuts instead of a miter saw?

1. Most miter saws will only accommodate boards up to 6 or 8 inches. Wider pieces, like parts of a drawer or box, are better suited for a table saw. There are sliding miter saws th

Check out these gorgeous pull-out shelves and drawers students built in Cabinetry Basics! Students practiced woodworking joinery including rabbets, dados, half-laps, and more. They also got experience cutting curves using a template.

The curved sid

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