If you are a Baby Boomer, chances are you went to school when most school systems had "Shop Class". It is also the shame of many of the school systems that females were not allowed to take shop during the 1960's and into the mid 1970's (at least where I grew up).

If you were born after the Baby Boomer generation (Gen X, Millennial, etc.), your educational program may not have included shop class due to time constraints, education tracking, or local school curriculums.

Course Work offered

Development of tool skills with:

Table saw Band saw Drill press Belt/Disc sander Surface planer Jointer

Cut of saw (chop saw) wood lathe

Small hand held power tools: palm sander jig/saber saw drill hand held electric planer

belt sander biscuit jointer

Development of knowledge and skill in:

Project design and development. Creation and use of jigs and fixtures. Wood joinery and terminology. Wood identification. Where to purchase materials. Where to purchase tools. Where to take specialized classes I do not teach.

Contact Information:

If you are interested in private lessons, consultation on a project, or want more information please contact me at: draltonbell@gmail.com

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