Skill Builder: Preparing Rough Sawn Lumber

In this Woodshop skill builder, learn how to prepare rough-sawn wood for use in your woodworking projects. Using rough sawn wood is economical--get empowered to mill your own pieces and you'll get both substantial savings from the Big Box store alternatives and be able to choose from a wider selection.  

Instructor Eric Lanese

Great For

• Ages 16+ (For under 18, a guardian must be present)

• Beginners looking to build on techniques

Skills Toolbox

• Tips in selecting rough sawn wood

• Doing a straigh line rip on table saw

• True-ing up a boards using jointer and table saw

• Using a planer to mill the wood to desired thickness

Tool Clearance

• No Idea Foundry tools are cleared in this class

(If you are looking for woodshop clearance,  you must complete both Woodshop Orientation Part A and Woodshop Orientation Part B  to be authorized for woodshop use.)

Pairs Well With

This class is a great one for so many of woodshop classes but also would work well with taking our Project Lab: End Table class.

Plan Your Visit

All materials and safety equipment supplied.  Closed-toed shoes, long sleeved shirts, natural fibers (cotton, denim, linen), with long hair pulled back. Plan to arrive for class about 10-15 min early and check in at the front desk.  Our main entrance is on State Street, with parking lot entrance on State St. as well. IF parking and street parking available.

Tickets:
Idea Foundry Member - $65

Non-Member - $75