Doug Dale
About this instructor
Doug Dale has worked at MASW for over 22 years and is in charge of student affairs and all of the in-house maintenance. At one time, he held the record for the most classes attended in one summer—17 classes. He’s obviously completed his master’s and in 2005 taught his first class at the school along with Zane Powell on Machine Maintenance, Jigs and Fixtures. Doug currently tests tools for Fine Woodworking magazine. When he’s not working at the school (or driving to and from the school—he lives in Ohio and drives more than 100 miles one way each day), he is working in his shop making furniture and cabinets and dabbling in restoration. He is a dedicated employee who has motivated and inspired thousands of students through his wit and enthusiasm. Doug has lectured nationally for the Consumer Woodworking Expo. He has starred in five videos with Popular Woodworking: The Table Saw, The Bandsaw, The Router, The Drill Press & Mortiser, and The Jointer and Planer.
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Machinist Tool Chest: A Resting Place for Your Finest Tools
with Doug Dale April 7-11, 2025
Make Your Own Custom Workbench
with Doug Dale July 7-12, 2025 (6 day)
Machine Tool Tune Up & Maintenance
with Doug Dale August 9-10, 2025
Fixtures for the Shop: The Ones You Really Need!
with Doug Dale September 2-6, 2025 (Tues to Sat)
The Iconic Adirondack: Creating Comfort
with Doug Dale September 15-19, 2025
Make a New Lebanon Shaker Rocking Chair
with Doug Dale & Willard Lerums October 6-10, 2025