Advanced Woodworking Technique: Making a Cabriole Leg
Dates: Saturday, July 18th & Sunday, July 19th (2 meetings)
Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Instructor: Ellen Kaspern CF '03
Teaching Assistant: TBA
In this class, we discuss how to draw, make a template, and shape a cabriole leg. We will discuss the different grain patterns and placement of transition blocks for a leg. Students will lay out their legs from a template, then bandsaw out the shape. We will go over the 7-5 rule of shaping. Then, students will apply this technique to shape their legs using a 1-inch chisel, spokeshave, and rasps. We will discuss different types of feet, such as the slipper foot, pad foot, and trifid foot. Students will leave with 1-2 finished cabriole legs.
Tools & Supplies: All tools and supplies will be provided for this class.
Attire: This is a general list of how to dress for the shop environment, please contact ce@nbss.edu if you have any questions.
- Closed-toe, comfortable, and protective footwear (sneakers or boots)
- No loose clothing
- Long pants suggested
- No loose jewelry
- Long hair must be tied back
Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Fine Woodworking or equivalent experience. If you have questions about your experience, please contact ce@nbss.edu.
Age Requirement: Students must be 18+ by the class start date to attend adult CE classes. No one under 18 years old is permitted to register for an adult class, even if accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Please Note: North Bennet Street School will be undergoing exterior construction this summer, which may cause occasional noise or temporary changes to building access.