Feature Course this Month
Introductory Coffee Table Course
15/4, 22/4, 29/4, 6/5, 27/5, 3/6 & 24/6 - 2012
Aim: This course is designed to give students the necessary skills to successfully construct Coffee & Dining Tables
Techniques Taught
Marking out of
Component Lengths, Joint Positions, Bandsaw
& Planing Positions
Cutting
Components to length using Hand Saw and Power Drop Saw
Bandsawing of Tapered Legs & Rails
Hand Planing of Tapered Legs & Rails
Dowelling of Legs & Rails
Routing of Rails, Table Clip Slots & Top Mould
Biscuit Jointing of Top Boards
Assembly of End frames, Side Frames & Top.
Hand and Portable Power Sanding techniques.
Fitting Top to Frame
Leveling of Legs
Special
Note: This
course is a basic one and no previous Woodworking experience is required.
Project: Small Coffee Table 600mm long x 400mm wide x 460mm high

Top & Side View of Rob's Basic Coffee Table.
End View Detail of above Table - Qld Maple
Why Enroll in a Course?Courses give you an opportunity to learn new skills.
They give you access to qualified Craftspeople who can give you unbiased information about Tools, Equipment & Techniques that are difficult to get from reading a book or listening to a salesperson.
Courses allow you to learn, step by step one week at a time,
go home and practice and come back next week and
quiz the Teacher about any problems you are having and be able to correct them.Courses give you an insight into how long or how difficult a
Skill or Project may be and how long it may take to learn or
complete.
Courses allow you to mix with other people who are trying to achieve the same goals of learning new Skills or creating particular forms.
Courses, although sometimes expensive initially, will often save you money in the long run, as you learn skills that you can repeat at home, know what Tools & Equipment to buy the first time and where to buy quality Timber, Glues, and Hardware fittings that will make your pieces last longer than you do.