Woodworking Workshop Make A Knife Block

About this course

Participants construct a wall-mounted knife block, working through the sequence from accurate magnet recesses and routed joinery to assembly, shaping and surface refinement. Teaching covers both machine-based and hand-tool processes, including jig-guided routing, precision drilling, planing, rasping, sanding and hand-finishing. The rounded form and hemispherical ends are developed progressively, with attention to accurate fits and clean surfaces. The completed block incorporates a concealed sliding dovetail mounting system and an internally capped magnet face.

What you'll learn

• Assess differences in walnut and oak grain, density and working characteristics
• Drill accurately sized magnet recesses using a depth stop and calipers
• Cut a concealed sliding dovetail channel with a router and jig
• Fit and flush-trim a glued capping piece
• Shape rounded profiles and hemispherical ends using planes, rasps, sanding and a disc sander
• Apply hard wax oil by hand to finish the timber surface

Is this course right for you?

The course is labelled Beginner, indicating an introductory level, while the project involves several woodworking processes and the use of workshop machinery and hand tools. It suits learners prepared to follow a complete construction sequence and carry out detailed shaping and finishing work.

• The project combines powered routing and drilling with hand-tool work
• Participants make a complete functional object during the workshop

Before you go

• Timber, tools and finishing materials are included.
• Participants should wear clothes suitable for workshop work and closed-toe shoes; open-toed footwear is not permitted.
• The wall-mounting batten is supplied with the knife block and is fitted by the participant after the workshop.