Advanced Woodwork Design

Technology schools offer certificate programs in advanced woodworking and furniture design. For the individual who has finished basic woodworking projects and desires to learn advanced methods of design, drafting and woodworking techniques, such training is beneficial. Traditional skills, as well as state-of-the-art equipment, will be used to teach furniture manufacturing, construction and building cabinets, toys, etc.

Some projects that will allow you to hone your skills can be found for free or little cost online. One such is a mission-style rocking chair that will become an heirloom for your children. The design uses mortise and tenon joints. It will be as comfortable 100 years from now as it is when you sit in it for the first time.

For a child or grandchild, a rocking horse makes a wonderful toy for energetic riders. Stops are included in the plans to keep it from tipping too far. Dowels and wooden balls make footrests and handholds to support your young equestrians. The design is based on a 17th century design from the Museum of London.

A round classic dining table will serve your family’s needs for a lifetime. A 48-inch diameter, pedestal-style design will provide a beautiful heirloom. It typically seats four, but you can expand it to accommodate six people by adding two leaves. This lengthens the table to 72 inches. Its construction is relatively simple, with notch joints for the feet and patterns provided to shape the legs and feet. The plan also teaches you to build round table kerf-bent aprons. Best of all, the design is downloadable from the web.

Advanced woodworking skills are among the most useful and creative things you can learn.