Turn A Basic Bowl

Saturday, May 18, 9 AM - 1 PM

The bowl, one of mankind’s most underrated creations. A simple concept with a “bowl full” of function. Turning a bowl is rewarding and easier than you may think. Students will learn lathe safety, proper turning techniques using high speed steel and carbide tools, and how to mount and balance a bowl blank using a lathe chuck and a jamb chuck. Finally, techniques for finishing will be discussed and applied to protect and accentuate the beauty of each bowl made. At the end of this half-day class, students will have turned their own bowl and learned the skills to make one for friends and family in the future. If the class you are interested in, CLS024, is full or if that date does not work for you, please do not hesitate to call our store, and sign up for the “overflow” list. We will contact you when that class is scheduled again.

Learn to Turn – Full Day

Saturday, August 3, 9 AM - 4 PM

This intense full day class will get you turning and send you home with several completed projects. When you leave you will feel much more confident and ready to get your lathe spinning and those projects started. You will be instructed in the basics of lathe safety, lathe components, lathe tools, and then get into proper cutting techniques. Late afternoon with some projects under your belt, tool sharpening and maintenance will also be covered. The instructor will provide hands-on instruction with each student while they are becoming familiar with the primary lathe tools. Instruction on how tool and body movements effect tool position and cut quality. Students will turn several projects that they will take home. The instructor’s will select a variety of woods that will help students recognize the unique nature of the woods and how the correct tool impacts the finished project. Some sanding and finishing will also be addressed. Your take home projects will serve as a memory guides on making future successful pieces. CLS018. If the class you are interested in is full or if that date does not work for you please do not hesitate to call our store and sign up for the “overflow” list. We will contact you when that class is scheduled again.

CNC 101 - Design & Make your first Project

Part 1: Saturday, August 10, 9 AM - 1 PM

Part 2: Saturday, August 24, 9 AM - 1 PM

This Intro to CNC class will help you get started on your CNC journey. Perfect for anyone thinking about a CNC machine, trying to become comfortable with a CNC or already doing basic CNC but looking to improve your skills. CLS697 This is a 2 part class, 2 separate sessions of 4 hours each. Part 1 includes discussion on how to select a CNC system as well as discussion on design software choices. Then moves into the steps needed to take a project from concept to completion. This includes a comprehensive overview of V-Carve software, how to create a design, generating tool paths and save the machine file. At the end of Part 1, student will have some homework and will work on their design to bring back for part 2. Part 2 will help students take their design from software to completed project. Some / all student projects will be chosen as examples and be run on the store CNC, time permitting. This section includes instructions on CNC controls, CNC safety, tips for running your first project, post processors, tooling, and machine configuration. Hands on training will include machine setup, program uploads, selecting cutting tools, setting speeds, and feed rates that relate to the best cutting practices. The class is hands-on so prepare to take notes. It is not required, but we recommend each student bring a laptop computer with a currently licensed demo version of Vetric V-Carve or Vetric V-Carve Pro. The demo version is a free download. We look forward to providing guidance into the world of CNC machining and arming you with the knowledge to complete your next CNC project with confidence. NOTE: If the class you are interested in is full or if the date does not work for you, please call our store, and add your information to the overflow list. We will contact you when the class is scheduled again.

Intro to Pen Turning 101

Saturday, August 17, 9 AM - 1 PM

Turning a pen is relatively quick but big on reward. This class will expand your turning knowledge, and provide insight into why turning is such a rewarding hobby. In this hands on action filled class, students will receive expert instruction while making two pens: Typically a Wall Street II twist pen and a Slim-Line two-piece pen. The pen making process begins with a discussion on lathe safety and lathe operation, followed by tool orientation. The instructor will work closely with students as they learn how to prepare the blanks for mounting and turning. This includes selecting, sawing, drilling, inserting brass tubes and milling the ends for flatness. The turning and finishing steps will be followed by pen assembly and will provide the students with beautiful pens to take home. CLS774. If the class you are interested in is full or if that date does not work for you please do not hesitate to call our store and sign up for the “overflow” list. We will contact you when that class is scheduled again.

Turn A Lidded Box - Half Day

Tuesday, September 3, 9 AM - 1 PM

Let’s get fancy and turn a lidded box (CLS904). Students will begin with lathe safety, appropriate lathe speed, and proper turning techniques related to high-speed steel and carbide tools. A sharp tool is key to a good turning experience. The Wolverine sharpening system will be used to teach proper turning tool maintenance. Students will learn to mount the bowl blank in balance by using a lathe chuck and jamb chuck. Planning the piece, layout, turning, drilling and techniques for applying a finish will all be covered. Each student should go home with a beautiful, handmade, lidded box. If the class you are interested in is full or if that date does not work for you please do not hesitate to call our store and sign up for the "overflow" list. We will contact you when that class is scheduled again.