Foundations - 4

Drawer Construction For Fine Furniture, also known as Foundations -4, is a course designed to teach and prepare students with the techniques and skills required to build fine furniture. 

Foundations -4 focuses on drawer construction to be fit to a carcass. Techniques are taught on how to properly and accurately cut, size and fit a drawer with precision.

Description: Registrants will be instructed through lecture, demonstrations, and hands on experiences in the following areas and/or topics:

Drawer Construction

1. Discussion of joinery used in drawer construction
2. Demonstration of hand cut dovetails, both through and half-blind
3. Discussion and demonstration of various methods used to hang drawers including suspensions such as wood runners and metal or plastic slides
4. Demonstration of fitting a drawer to a carcass
5. LAB: Participants will cut joinery, assemble and fit a drawer to a pre-built carcass

 Instructional Level: Beginner to intermediate

Prerequisite: Must have some general knowledge of hand & power tools, Foundations 1, 2 & 3 would be extremely helpful but not required.

What to bring; eye protection, hearing protection, marking pencil, marking knife, knife marking gauge, combination marking gauge, sharp ¼”, 3/8”, and ½” chisels, sliding T bevel, small square (4-6”), back saw, coping saw, block plane. There will be a complete list of tools and equipment to bring to the class upon registration. 

Homework: Homework will be assigned to include practicing learned techniques, reading assignments.

Length of Course: 2 days (16 hours)

Course Fee: $250.00 plus a $25.00 materials fee