Jigs and Fixtures

American Woodworking Academy

Safety, Lathe and Table Saw Assists

Do It Faster . . . Better . . . Yet Safely! This sixteen lab hours of developing and producing will allow you to return to your shop with several items designed to improve your personal safety. The trainer will assist you in preparing devices for your lathe and table saw that will hold your tools, keep your hands away from rotating blades all to improve your safety and accuracy when making a project.

F The following are specific woodworking technology areas covered:

Learn how to identify the need for a fixture or jig
Acquire the knowledge to develop a fixture or jig through problem solving
Identify what stable material you need for a jig or fixture
Manufacture a series of jigs and fixtures
Create safe attachments methods for a jig or fixture
Operate a jig or fixture successfully

Class for AGES 14 and UP or with consent of the instructor

Class # SPI-627

A certificate is awarded upon class completion

Prerequisites SPI-600, 601, 603 or consent of instructor. NO materials or tools needed.

The class takes sixteen hours in eight hour blocks of time over a two-day period encompassing a Saturday and Sunday. Days and times may be altered depending on the circumstances. Check with the Academy office for further information. See Web site calendar for dates or call for unannounced times.

See WEB site calendar for dates, if no date noted please contact Academy to place a reservation for a future date..

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Last Updated 08/27/09