After taking their first two weeks here to build their tool boxes and Shaker step stools, our apprentices have moved on to building their first boat! The crew of 10 has been divided into two groups of five with each group building a Monhegan Skiff. The hull of a boat is typically built upside down […]
Category Archives: Boatbuilding
Most woodworkers would agree that the table saw is the most dangerous power tool. With its blade spinning at 5,000 rpm (revolutions per minute), just one slip can cause a tremendous injury to its user. We are quite blessed at the Boat Shop to have two SawStop table saws, one in our main Work Shop […]