This hands on class will take students through proper use of their carbide woodturning tools. Topics that will be covered in class: proper tool rest set up, proper approach and angle for efficient cutting, differences between the different cutters. Students will turn a bowl in this class.
In this class students use the table saw to rip and crosscut wood to make the rectangular base and sides of a serving tray. Students will machine a groove in the sides and miter the corners and then glue to the sides to the rectangular base creating a cavity which epoxy resin can be poured into. Instructor will demonstrate various methods to add visual interest to the tray with epoxy. Students will then mix and add color to epoxy resin and pour it in the cavity of the serving tray. Projects would be ready for pickup in about 2 days.
In order to get clean, tight-fitting joints in your woodworking projects, you must have boards that are flat, square, and true before you begin the joinery. This means you need to be able to use lumber that may be bowed, cupped, or twisted. In this class, the student will learn how to use the Jointer, Planer, Tablesaw, and hand planes to accomplish this fundamental task.
Learn the fundamentals of bowl turning. This will include bowl design, blank preparation, chucking, shaping of the outside, hollowing of the inside and finishing. You will also learn the proper use of traditional bowl turning tools (not carbide), and how to position the tools to create efficient cuts with bowl gouges and scrapers. How to avoid “catches” while using the bowl gouge and how to hold the wood on the lathe for shaping and hollowing. Students will be assigned to their own lathe where they will learn to turn their bowl. Woodcraft will provide a bowl blank and woodturning tools for you to use. You can bring your own tools (not carbide) if you wish, and it is encouraged if you have them, but it is not a requirement. This class is intended for those with some experience working with a wood lathe.
This is a great opportunity to make a 3D cutting board with the master himself: Alex Snodgrass. Using only three different woods – maple, cherry, and walnut – Alex will show each student how to make a stunning 3D end-grain cutting board. He will begin by teaching each student how to tune a bandsaw to make perfect cuts. Students will then progress through techniques required to build a cutting board: how to make dead-on straight cuts and accurate angled cuts on the bandsaw, and how to plane, sand, glue, and clamp the cutting board. Topics to be covered include: bandsaw myths debunked, bandsaw mechanics, correct blade tension, accurate angle cuts, gluing techniques, end-grain planing, end-grain pattern alignment, food-safe finishes, and care and maintenance of cutting boards. By the end of the day, each student will have a fantastic 3D cutting board made with their own hands! This class is designed for woodworkers of all skill levels. From the beginner to the advanced woodworker, every student will leave the class with a 3D cutting board and a smile on their face. Register today – only 10 seats available!
Alex Snodgrass from @bandsawlife2660 on Youtube and alex.snodgrass on Instagram, will be at our store! In person he will show you everything you need to know to get your bandsaw running at an optimum performance level. Alex will review all aspects of a multitude of topics, such as tune-up, blade selection, guide adjustments and selection, resawing, and scroll cutting, as well as an overview of all the latest and greatest bandsaw accessories. Sign up today – space is limited.
Make 2 pens! Caleb will give you hands on instruction step by step to make 1 pen. Then he will let you repeat those steps to commit them to memory while being available to help as needed while you make a 2nd pen. Making 2 pens back to back is a great way to get you comfortable enough to go home and make pens on your own!
The class will cover the proper set up and safe operation of one of the most useful tools in a wood shop. Learn how to get the most from your bandsaw, making curved, straight and resaw cuts.
In this course the student will learn to identify the different types of scroll saws and blades while gaining an understanding of which blade is used for which material. The student will also learn the basic operating principles of the scroll saw including changing blade tension, blade speed, and table angle. Learning proper safety including basic shop safety, personal safety, and safe procedures using the scroll saw will be stressed. This is a hands on class where the student will learn how to make different types of cuts and make some simple projects that can be taken home.
This class will be a fun way to learn compound cutting while making some “Magic” Wands. The class will begin with a demonstration of attaching patterns, selecting blades, making compound cuts on the scroll saw & smoothing your cuts with a sanding star. Then Tim will help you practice attaching patterns & cutting out some “Magic” Wands you can take home. While there will only be class time to cut several Wands, you will leave with an understanding of the process. Plus you will get to keep the book of Wand making techniques & patterns you used in the class! With the knowledge & practice gained from this class you’ll be able to continue your magical journey making wands from this book at home!
Get started with the basics of spindle turning at the lathe. In this exciting hands-on class you'll learn the skills required to start making spindles on the lathe as you turn two objects: a cove and bead stick and a vase. Tools covered include the roughing gouge, the spindle gouge, and the parting tool.
This class can teach someone new to the lathe how to make a bowl and can help an intermediate student refine their skills. Topics that will be covered in class: proper tool rest set up, proper approach and angle for efficient cutting, differences between the three different cutters (rougher, finisher and detail), scraping, shear cutting and sharpening. Students will practice the cuts appropriate for shaping and smoothing the inside and outside using traditional tools and carbide tools. Students will turn a bowl in this class. At the end of the class students should be able to turn a bowl on their own. Students are encouraged, although not required, to bring their own tools for an easier transition of skills from class to your own shop.
This is a 2 part class, All students attend both dates. Tution includes the 1st & 2nd date. In this class students will be introduced to the process of making an epoxy river table, including mold construction, slab preparation, and epoxy pouring. Several different epoxy options will be discussed, along with dye and dust coloring. In part one, students will build the mold, cut and treat the slab, and pour the river. In part two, students will be instructed on how to prepare their river table for an epoxy top coat using several power tools such as the table saw, jointer, various sanders, and router table. After preparing, the top coat will be poured and projects would be ready for pickup in about a day.
In this class, you'll make a Camillus BALKUS knife from a blank. The class includes wood resawing, blank shaping, knife assembly, and finishing.
In this course the student will learn to identify the different types of scroll saws and blades while gaining an understanding of which blade is used for which material. The student will also learn the basic operating principles of the scroll saw including changing blade tension, blade speed, and table angle. Learning proper safety including basic shop safety, personal safety, and safe procedures using the scroll saw will be stressed. This is a hands on class where the student will learn how to make different types of cuts and make some simple projects that can be taken home.
This new class will be a fun way to practice intarsia whether it’s your first time or you’ve taken classes before. In this class you will be making a butterfly. First you will use the scroll saw to cut the wood into pieces & then you’ll use the Guinevere sanding system to give those pieces a life like appearance. When you are done sanding you’ll have the opportunity to dye the wood. Plus you’ll get to keep the book of intarsia skills & patterns that was used in this class. This book has 24 other projects in it! With the knowledge & practice gained from this class you’ll be ready to continue your intarsia journey making projects from this book at home!
In this course the student will learn to identify the different types of scroll saws and blades while gaining an understanding of which blade is used for which material. The student will also learn the basic operating principles of the scroll saw including changing blade tension, blade speed, and table angle. Learning proper safety including basic shop safety, personal safety, and safe procedures using the scroll saw will be stressed. This is a hands on class where the student will learn how to make different types of cuts and make some simple projects that can be taken home.
This is an interesting and challenging project the instructor has selected for this foray into the magic of scroll sawing. Each student will be making a basket using basically one board. The instructor will walk you through all of the particulars and show you how to make a great basket that will be the source of many a "WOW" reaction.