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Le boîtier EN • Bandsaw box making

Band saw exploration

This class uses the form of the bandsaw box to introduce you to the bandsaw, stationary sanding machines, how to plan your order of operations and a basic understanding of wood as a material. You will learn how to properly adjust and operate the relevant machines with some tips & tricks and basic shop safety.

In order to put this knowledge to use, each participant will be using the bandsaw to make their own customized bandsaw box.

Practical course

  • Presentations and demonstrations by the teacher
  • Technical exercises and making of an object/piece of furniture by the participants

Schedule

Prerequisites for the course

Level 1 course – No prerequisites

Number of sessions

2 sessions

Training duration

8 hours

Cost

250 $ + txs

Group 1

Sunday March 23th and 30th 2025, 8 AM to 12PM

Course plan

Equipment used
  • Band saw
  • Drill press
  • Hand drills
  • Sanding machines
Techniques taught
  • Bandsaw operation
  • Box anatomy and layout technique
  • Wood fundamentals
  • Glue up of complex forms
  • Machine and hand sanding
  • Gluing, including complex forms
Materials and equipment provided
  • Materials and tools needed to carry out exercises and/or projects
  • Course notebook
  • If necessary, loan of hearing protectors and safety glasses
Equipment to bring

If you have one, you can bring:

  • a dust mask
  • hearing protectors
  • safety glasses
  • safety shoes

Schedule for the bandsaw box making course

Day 1
  • Presentations, course objectives and project
  • Learn principles of wood properties and considerations of grain
  • Assess traditional box structure
  • Demonstration of bandsaw, drill press, belt, disc and oscillating sanders
  • Preliminary exercise: Shaping a small bandsaw box with a predetermined design (2 choices)
  • Assemble and glue up
Day 2
  • Safety review on machines and in the shop
  • Deepen understanding of bandsaw, including setup and adjustments
  • Making your own box design and layout order of cuts
  • Band saw box shaping
  • Assemble and glue up

Woodworking training programs

This course is part of a program bringing together a series of courses that allow progressive and in-depth learning of cabinetmaking techniques.

Participants

Unless otherwise specified, ÉÉAM general public courses are only open to people 18 years of age and older.

As openness and inclusion are essential values for the ÉÉAM, the school strives to accommodate everyone who is interested in cabinetmaking. If you live with a functional limitation and have questions regarding your ability to attend training, please contact us to discuss.