Enjoy several hours of bowl turning. Learn to select and use readily available wood for bowl blanks, and how to take a log to a finished bowl. Mounting methods, surface preparation, sanding and finishing methods are covered. Each student will take home a finished bowl. One hour break for lunch (not provided).
This 4 hour block of instruction will teach the student how to make their historic wood windows operational and better insulated against drafts. In fact, the U.S. Department of Interior testing has shown a properly serviced historic wood window is equal to or better at air infiltration than any modern window. If you have windows with broken ropes, poor or no movement, major air leakage, this seminar will teach you how to remedy the situation.
The Porter Cable 4212 is by far the most popular dovetail jig. Learn to put yours to work in this three hour class. David will concentrate on half-blind and thru dovetails and will discuss other uses for the 4212. Information covered also applies to the 4210 and 4216.
Learn how to use the basic turning tools and how to keep them sharp. You will learn general lathe use, safety, correct turning speeds, how to mount wood, and when and how to make different types of cuts. Required tools: Face Shield, 1/2" Skew, 1/2" Spindle Gouge, Parting Tool, Roughing Gouge. One hour break for lunch (not provided).
This class will cover three objectives; to familiarize the students with the general types of routers available, to review the various types of router bits and their application, and to familiarize the students with the operation and adjustment of their router. This is a hands on course so bring your safety glasses, router and router bits, and be prepared to make some practice cuts!
Enjoy several hours of bowl turning. Learn to select and use readily available wood for bowl blanks, and how to take a log to a finished bowl. Mounting methods, surface preparation, sanding and finishing methods are covered. Each student will take home a finished bowl. One hour break for lunch (not provided).
This class will teach you how to safely set up and operate a scroll saw. Learn how to cut tight radius curves and intricate fretwork without chipout and with minimal sanding. Blade tensioning and selection will also be covered. Hands-on projects will be made in class.
Learn the basic operation and tuneup of this very versatile power tool. Learn which type of blade is best suited to performing any given task from re-sawing to cutting tenons. The different types of blade-guide systems will also be covered.
Learn how to use the basic turning tools and how to keep them sharp. You will learn general lathe use, safety, correct turning speeds, how to mount wood, and when and how to make different types of cuts. Required tools: Face Shield, 1/2" Skew, 1/2" Spindle Gouge, Parting Tool, Roughing Gouge. One hour break for lunch (not provided).
This class will teach you how to safely set up and operate a scroll saw. Learn how to cut tight radius curves and intricate fretwork without chip out and with minimal sanding. Blade tensioning and selection will also be covered. Hands-on projects will be made in class.
Learn the basics of cabinet making in this lecture style course. This course will take you through the many steps of frameless cabinet making including conceptual design, creating drawings, generating a cut list, and building the cabinet. Handouts will be provided.
Enjoy several hours of bowl turning. Learn to select and use readily available wood for bowl blanks, and how to take a log to a finished bowl. Mounting methods, surface preparation, sanding and finishing methods are covered. Each student will take home a finished bowl. One hour break for lunch (not provided).
The Porter Cable 4212 is by far the most popular dovetail jig. Learn to put yours to work in this three hour class. David will concentrate on half-blind and thru dovetails and will discuss other uses for the 4212. Information covered also applies to the 4210 and 4216.
Learn how to use the basic turning tools and how to keep them sharp. You will learn general lathe use, safety, correct turning speeds, how to mount wood, and when and how to make different types of cuts. Required tools: Face Shield, 1/2" Skew, 1/2" Spindle Gouge, Parting Tool, Roughing Gouge. One hour break for lunch (not provided).
This class will cover three objectives; to familiarize the students with the general types of routers available, to review the various types of router bits and their application, and to familiarize the students with the operation and adjustment of their router. This is a hands on course so bring your safety glasses, router and router bits, and be prepared to make some practice cuts!
Enjoy several hours of bowl turning. Learn to select and use readily available wood for bowl blanks, and how to take a log to a finished bowl. Mounting methods, surface preparation, sanding and finishing methods are covered. Each student will take home a finished bowl. One hour break for lunch (not provided).
Learn the basic operation and tuneup of this very versatile power tool. Learn which type of blade is best suited to performing any given task from re-sawing to cutting tenons. The different types of blade-guide systems will also be covered.