Name: Book Tree Bookcase

Instructor: Tim Webb

Skill Level: Absolute Beginner

Age: 18 years old and above

Date: January 26th, 2025 from 9am to 5pm

Class Description:

A fun 1 Day Class with other enthusiasts to build a table top bookshelf that is shaped like a tree with a trunk and branches (diagonal shelves). This non-traditional solid cherry wood design will immediately catch your eye and showcase your favorite books, art objects, and knickknacks. The shelf is approximately 14 inches wide, by 17 inches tall, by 6 inches deep and will hold approximately 6-12 average sized books along with a few small objects on the base. These make excellent gifts.

Woodworking: During the class you will learn the following woodworking techniques:

• How to measure, mark and cut your project parts
• How to make a crosscut miter (45 degree angle) on the table saw
• How to round over the ends of the bookshelf parts using a router table
• How to mark, clamp, drill, countersink and screw together your parts for assembly
• How to create matching wood plugs to cover screw holes (optional)
• How to perform final sanding using both hand and machine techniques
• Discuss finishing options that students can perform at home to suit their own tastes.

What to bring:

If you have any of these tools please bring them but we have plenty that you can borrow as well.

• Pencil and paper
• Measuring tape (8′ to 12′)
• Combination square
• Eye protection 
• Hearing protection
• Dust protection 
• Water Bottle
• A desire to learn some new skills in a fun, safe and supportive environment
• A positive attitude to share in a community of craftsmanship

Materials for this class are included

Austin School of Furniture has the right to cancel this class at anytime if the minimum amount of students is not reached.

See our Refund Policy here