Description

This one day course is for people who like the idea of working with wood but have no or little experience and are unsure of the names and usage of both hand tools and machinery. Attendees will learn how to identify and use selection of tools including Bench plane, Block plane, Shoulder plane, Rebate plane, Moulding planes. Chisels, Gouges, different Saws, Hammers, etc. It will also cover marking out using Squares, Mitre squares, Marking gauges, Cutting gauges and Mortise gauges. Guidance will also be given as to the best types and makes of tools to buy and pointers as to where to purchase them.

You will also learn how to set up and use woodworking machinery correctly and safely and this will include Bandsaw, Pillar drill, Router, Mortiser, Planer thicknesser, Sander, Scroll Saw and Lathe.

You will have the opportunity to use both hand tools & woodworking machinery. This course will give you a good grounding to advance onto my other courses such as Furniture Restoration, Tool Tuning & Sharpening, Cabinet Making and Making Wooden Joints.

All tools and materials will be provided. You should wear workshop friendly shoes i.e. not open toed sandals or canvas shoes. I recommend that you wear an apron or other protective clothing – Course Aprons available for £18.

Booking An Introduction To Woodworking Course

For available dates for this course please click on drop down box To see a list of dates for all Philip Hodge courses please look at the Available Courses page.

You can book all courses directly from this website. A stock control system is integral to the website so you can book a place on a course confident in the knowledge that space is available. Of course, if you wish to contact me before booking your course you are welcome to phone or email me with your questions. All course fees can be paid can be paid through the website via Paypal or Stripe.

There will be a maximum of 6 students on each course and a minimum of 3 – if the minimum number is not attained then the course may be cancelled.

After 34 years of teaching courses, the listed courses in 2026 will be the last that I will offer. So, if you are wanting to attend then seize the day & book yourself on before it`s too late.

Course notes will be supplied