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Class canceled due to low enrollment. 10/12/22 SK

This class has prerequisites. Please see below.

Learn the basics of designing and building Euro-style cabinets, also known as frameless cabinets, as you build a versatile utility cabinet that could be at home in a den, office, craft room or garage.

You will build a base cabinet with a top drawer, two doors and one or two shelves. You will be able to modify the dimensions to fit your needs, within the limit of what can be cut from a sheet of plywood. The materials fee covers one sheet of 3/4-inch hardwood plywood per student, with an option to get it pre-finished or unfinished, in case you want to paint once you take it home. Also included are 100-pound-capacity, full-extension drawer slides, hinges, and other supplies needed to complete your cabinet. If you want to use your cabinet later as a free-standing piece, you may want to add casters and a countertop. These will be discussed in the class but the materials are not included in the class fee.

The class will start with an overview of cabinet styles, with an emphasis on Euro-style cabinets and their components. There will also be a discussion about cabinet materials and useful tools. You will learn how to sketch a plan, make a cut list and estimate materials, then go on to accurately and safely cut down sheets of plywood and assemble the pieces into a sturdy, square cabinet box. You'll also learn how to add components: shelves, doors and drawers. The class will cover the basics of how to install cabinets, but the actual installation is not included in the class.

Details:

• Ages 14+ are welcome.
• Prerequisites: This is an intermediate-level class, open to people who have taken Orientation to the Woodshop and Woodshop Tool Safety Checkout 1 & 2. Multiple sessions are listed on the Woodworking Calendar. Before you register for the cabinet class, please log in to your BARN account and click on "My event registrations" to ensure you will have completed these requirements before this class begins.

• Please click here for BARN's current COVID-19 health & safety protocols. 

• You must wear safety glasses and closed-toe shoes, tie back long hair, and avoid loose-fitting clothing and jewelry. We recommend bringing your own safety glasses.

• BARN is committed to accessibility. Tuition Assistance is available - click here to fill out the simple application before registering for a class. For those who might need physical assistance, please learn about BARN's Companion Program here.

Instructor: Dave Whitacre, assisted by Wayne Chang and Roz Estime.