Name: Modern Knife Block
Instructor: Tim Webb
Skill Level: Beginner
Prerequisites: None

Age: You must be at least 18 years old to participate

Date:  Saturday, January 25th, 2025 9am – 5pm

Class Description:

One-day class to build a modern knife block out of cherry and walnut wood with a pleasing curved shape, a small footprint (3 inches wide, 10 inches deep, 12 inches tall), and large capacity (surprisingly holds up to 10 large or 30 small knives). Students will have the option to tailor the block to suit their tastes in terms of the mixture and placement of knife types and sizes. You can bring your knives/scissors to help tailor the block to your requirements or use standard openings for typical knife types / sizes. In this beginner to intermediate class, you will learn to cut wedges on a bandsaw, cut thin strips on a table saw, cross cut angles on a table saw, and joint / plane to square the parts and final shape. The Modern Knife Block makes an excellent hand-crafted holiday gift that is sure to please your favorite chef.

Materials and jig blocks are provided. 

What to bring:

We have must of what you will need if you would like to borrow our tools for this class:

• A desire to learn some new skills in a fun, safe and supportive environment.
• A positive attitude to share in a community of craftsmanship.
• Drinks, snacks, and sack lunch (if desired). We will have an hour for lunch and you are welcome to eat at the school or go out to local restaurants for a quick meal.
• Measuring tape, pencil and eye protection
• Hearing and dust protection (optional)
• Closed toed shoes
• If you have other woodworking tools that you feel would be beneficial, please feel free to bring these as well

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