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As the shop is taking shape, We are working on finalizing the business structure that will ensure we can financially keep the Joinery running. Our main focus is to provide well-maintained tools, an excellent user experience, and build a community. To achieve these goals, we aim to balance sustainability and affordability while providing a quality experience. This means that we must ensure that the number of members and monthly fees are in balance. We want enough members to cover our costs without making the experience too crowded or uncomfortable.

A gift certificate from The Joinery is the perfect gift. With memberships and classes for all experiences and skill levels, there is something for everyone. Gift certificates are easy to purchase. Click on this link and purchase as many as you would like. While you’re there, you might pick up a membership for yourself. This time next…

🪚 Beginner Project Plan: Free Jewelry Box Project Plan: Jewelry Box (Minwax)… Actually, grab a felt-lined jewelry box plan from Minwax — it’s labeled beginner-friendly, perfect for a weekend build using basic tools and minimal materials.   Summary: Follow straightforward plans to craft a compact, elegant jewelry box with a felt lining — an ideal project to practice measuring, cutting,…

Mid-May Shop Update: Quiet Week, Big Additions Hey makers! Steven here with your weekly update for the week of May 19th through the 25th, and it’s shaping up to be a quiet but productive one at The Joinery. If you’ve got a project you’ve been meaning to finish—or start!—this is a perfect time to swing by….

Let’s face it: our egos can sometimes create challenges, often for those around us. After nearly a year of running a shared workshop and teaching woodworking classes, I’ve encountered a wide range of woodworkers. My favorites are those who are new to the craft—whether they’ve never touched a tool or have only taken a high…