51-451 Fundamentals of Joinery & Furniture Design

9 units, Carnegie Mellon University

Intensive introduction to traditional joinery techniques and the properties of wood through the use of textbook studies and lab experiments. Emphasis placed on how these techniques and properties influence design decisions. Students will learn how to set up, sharpen and use traditional hand powered tools. This acquired knowledge will be applied in the design and realization of a piece of wooden furniture. Limited enrollment. Lab fee and material purchases required.

Prerequisites: 51-350

Offered: Fall 2026, Fall 2025

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