This workshop introduces maker space members to the essential process of dimensioning rough lumber using the jointer and planer. Participants will learn how to safely and effectively turn uneven, rough-sawn boards into flat, square, and consistently sized stock ready for woodworking projects.
The session covers jointer and planer safety, machine setup, grain direction, and the correct sequence for flattening a face, squaring an edge, and planing to final thickness. Through guided, hands-on practice, members will develop an understanding of how these machines work together and how to avoid common mistakes such as tear-out and snipe.
This workshop is well-suited for beginners and anyone looking to improve accuracy and efficiency in their woodworking. No prior experience with a jointer or planer is required, though basic shop safety knowledge is recommended.
This program is FREE for Maker Space Members or $25 for non-members. Space is limited.
Meet your instructor: Maranda Lujajohnson
Maranda is a multidisciplinary artist and maker with a background in ceramics, drawing, and graphic design. She earned her degrees from Herron School of Art and Design at IUPUI and has since worked across mediums — from painting and sculpture to custom furniture design.
Maranda co-founded a design & fabrication business she runs with her brother and partner, a sustainable festival accessories company, and she converted a box truck into a tiny home, sparking her passion for custom builds.
Locally in Muncie, she serves as the Maker Space Coordinator at MadJax, where she leads the Villager Series — a weekly program rooted in the idea that it takes a village to bring community ideas to life. When she’s not making, she’s usually learning something new or helping others discover what’s possible with their own hands — though she’s just as happy tending a campfire, wandering the woods, or dreaming up ideas with friends.
