INSTRUCTOR: Tony Grove (see bio)
The door is often the underestimated part of a building and often seen as just a way to enter a structure, but it is much more than that. An entrance way door needs to symbolize authority, security, and beauty while making an impression to whoever views it. When done properly, it can be the final crown jewel to any beautiful building.
This Introduction to Custom Door Making program is an intensive hands-on course that will cover the materials used, door structures, aesthetics and techniques for building a custom door that can fit into any conventional and nonconventional opening.
This intensive program runs 6 full days: Monday July 23rd to Friday July 28th 2012 (9am-5pm)
The class minimum size needs 4 students to run and a maximum of 10 students.
Tuition is $800.00. All materials are provided but some personal hand tools are needed.
Each student will team up with one other and build a door for an already established opening.
- To start with, we will look at tools being used, and build layup tables then source materials and prepare the wood. We will explore alternative building techniques, door dimensions and types, with some introductory hand tool work.
- We start preparing the wood for door assembly and learn what glues to use. We will also build raised or flat panels needed for the doors.
- Next, we finish prepping for lay up and start assembly looking at glass and how to order the right type for the job.
- Finally, we prepare the surface for finishing, discuss different finishes and apply the finish needed reviewing different hardware and install what is needed.
Tools needed
Chisels 3/8, 1/2, 3/4, 1 inch
Mortising 3/8 chisel
Sharpening stones, if have one
Bench mallet
Dead blow hammer
Claw hammer
Combination square
Tape measure, imperial ¾ by 16ft, metric is ok if not familiar with imperial.
Plum bob
12 inch steel ruler
Block plain
Backsaw, dovetail saw or Japanese saw, any one of these saws will do
Basic calculator
Pencil
Note book and 2inch ring binder
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