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Introduction to Joinery Hand Tools and Basic Joints Leisure and Professional

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Location and start date

Cornwall College Camborne - 7 February 2026
Cornwall College Camborne - 9 May 2026

Level

No Qualification Levels Explained

Duration

Saturday Course (1 Day)

Subject area

Construction Find out more

Attendance

Part-time

Course information

This intensive workshop is designed to introduce participants to the essential hand tools used in joinery and the fundamental techniques for creating basic joints. The course offers hands-on experience, ensuring participants gain practical skills and confidence in using hand tools for woodworking projects.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• Introduction to Joinery Hand Tools: Understand the purpose and proper use of essential joinery hand tools, including saws, chisels, planes, and marking tools.
• Tool Maintenance: Learn basic maintenance techniques to keep hand tools sharp and in good working condition.
• Basic Joints: Gain proficiency in creating common woodworking joints such as the lap joint, mitre joint, dowel joint, and mortise and tenon joint.

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Course Code 13507-CAM-25, 20070-CAM-25

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