This class is for the true beginner, covering scroll saw safety, blade choice and pattern transfer. Learn cutting techniques using practice pieces and simple patterns with curves, turns and straight lines. You will be using our Hegner machines.
Have fun making a box as you get hands-on experience using our shop machines. You will use the table saw, jointer, and planer to prep and cut the materials. We also show you clamping strategies and how to be efficient in glue ups. It's a great introduction to woodworking machinery.
This class will discuss the fundamental aspects of sharpening traditional steel turning tools on a bench grinder. It will include choice of grinder and grinder wheels, set up of the Wolverine grinding jig and how it can bge configured for sharpening the many various sharpening tools. We will also discuss freehand grinding and some other grinding systems.
Learn with Chuck Engstrom - professional turner -how to prepare and mount a blank, size a tenon, chuck mounting, rough vs. finishing cuts with a "fingernail" bowl gouge. Then, reverse mounting, hollowing with gouges and scrapers and tricks for finishing the base. With Chuck's guidance you'll soon be turning out elegant bowls.
Here's your opportunity to apply the basics covered in the morning session and enhance your skills. Learn even more techniques for added control with the versatile bowl gouge. You practice hollowing methods needed when forming an inward turned rim.
This class is an introduction to woodworking. It features the basic tools make wood straight, flat and square. Students will use the jointer, table saw, router and drill press. Glue up and clamping techniques will also be covered. The output of this class will be a cheese slicer.
In this interactive seminar, Alex Snodgrass will show just how easy it is to make beautiful bandsaw boxes. He’ll cover everything that you need to know while he demonstrates how to make a variety of different bandsaw box styles. You’ll see how to design and create unique wooden boxes using just a bandsaw. Alex will cover several types of boxes and demonstrate techniques such as curves, unusual shapes and how to set up your bandsaw for success! Now’s your chance to learn Alex’s secrets for making these fantastic little boxes. Sign up today – space is limited. Pre-registration is required. Tuition: $25. The $25.00 Tuition will be credited back toward any purchase made on the day of the demo. Call/email the store.
This is a great opportunity to create your own stunning 3D Stair Step 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 3D Stair Step Cutting Board that will really impress your family and friends. During the class, Alex will answer all of your questions about bandsaws, while covering basic topics such as bandsaw mechanics, tuning a bandsaw, and making perfect straight or angled cuts. Alex will also cover topics including glue-up techniques, how to plane and will debunk some common bandsaw myths. By the end of the class, each student will have a fantastic 3D Stair Step 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 Stair Step Cutting Board and a smile on their face. Register today – only 10 seats available!
This is our next step to turning with carbide tools. In this class you will learn to create a bottle stopper and a ratcheting screwdriver.
Have fun making a box as you get hands-on experience using our shop machines. You will use the table saw, jointer, and planer to prep and cut the materials. We also show you clamping strategies and how to be efficient in glue ups. It's a great introduction to woodworking machinery.
Step up your scroll saw skills! We will practice inside and outside cuts, a must for delicate fretwork. As we build on your experience (from Part I ) you will create a simple fretwork project. All work is done on our Hegner precision scroll saws.
Learn to properly sharpen and maintain hand planes, chisels and knives. This class will address maintenance sharpening, and honing. In this class we will show you how to do by hand, or with a jig.
Routers are the go-to power tool for decorative edges, moldings and joinery. Your instructor explains router types, and uses. A fact-filled demo class with everyone getting some hands-on practice. Learn safe hand held router technique with bearing guided bits, edge guides and a guide rail.
For new turners or anyone wanting hands-on coaching using and sharpening spindle turning tools (roughing and spindle gouges, and parting tool). Practice forming beads, coves and combined shapes to make your own candlestick or bud vase.
Build on the morning session with more advanced spindle turning, including how to use a skew gouge. Then, dive deeper, using the spindle gouge for end grain hollowing...and make a cool Goblet to toast your success.
This class is an introduction to woodworking. It features the basic tools make wood straight, flat and square. Students will use the jointer, table saw, router and drill press. Glue up and clamping techniques will also be covered. The output of this class will be a cheese slicer.
Welcome to carbide pen turning!! We will go over safety, different mandrel styles, mounting the blanks, turning techniques and finishes. Each student will create two different styles of pen to enjoy.
Learning how to cut with the table tilted will open up a world of creative options like collapsible baskets, bowls, inlays and more. Our bevel cutting practice patterns will prepare you for more complicated projects in the future. Participants get to use our Hegner precision scroll saws.
Have fun making a box as you get hands-on experience using our shop machines. You will use the table saw, jointer, and planer to prep and cut the materials. We also show you clamping strategies and how to be efficient in glue ups. It's a great introduction to woodworking machinery.
Learn with Chuck Engstrom - professional turner -how to prepare and mount a blank, size a tenon, chuck mounting, rough vs. finishing cuts with a "fingernail" bowl gouge. Then, reverse mounting, hollowing with gouges and scrapers and tricks for finishing the base. With Chuck's guidance you'll soon be turning out elegant bowls.
Here's your opportunity to apply the basics covered in the morning session and enhance your skills. Learn even more techniques for added control with the versatile bowl gouge. You practice hollowing methods needed when forming an inward turned rim.
This class will discuss the fundamental aspects of sharpening traditional steel turning tools on a bench grinder. It will include choice of grinder and grinder wheels, set up of the Wolverine grinding jig and how it can bge configured for sharpening the many various sharpening tools. We will also discuss freehand grinding and some other grinding systems.
This class is an introduction to woodworking. It features the basic tools make wood straight, flat and square. Students will use the jointer, table saw, router and drill press. Glue up and clamping techniques will also be covered. The output of this class will be a cheese slicer.
Have fun making a box as you get hands-on experience using our shop machines. You will use the table saw, jointer, and planer to prep and cut the materials. We also show you clamping strategies and how to be efficient in glue ups. It's a great introduction to woodworking machinery.
This class is for the true beginner, covering scroll saw safety, blade choice and pattern transfer. Learn cutting techniques using practice pieces and simple patterns with curves, turns and straight lines. You will be using our Hegner machines.
For new turners or anyone wanting hands-on coaching using and sharpening spindle turning tools (roughing and spindle gouges, and parting tool). Practice forming beads, coves and combined shapes to make your own candlestick or bud vase.
Build on the morning session with more advanced spindle turning, including how to use a skew gouge. Then, dive deeper, using the spindle gouge for end grain hollowing...and make a cool Goblet to toast your success.
This class is an introduction to woodworking. It features the basic tools make wood straight, flat and square. Students will use the jointer, table saw, router and drill press. Glue up and clamping techniques will also be covered. The output of this class will be a cheese slicer.
Step up your scroll saw skills! We will practice inside and outside cuts, a must for delicate fretwork. As we build on your experience (from Part I ) you will create a simple fretwork project. All work is done on our Hegner precision scroll saws.
Have fun making a box as you get hands-on experience using our shop machines. You will use the table saw, jointer, and planer to prep and cut the materials. We also show you clamping strategies and how to be efficient in glue ups. It's a great introduction to woodworking machinery.
Learn with Chuck Engstrom - professional turner -how to prepare and mount a blank, size a tenon, chuck mounting, rough vs. finishing cuts with a "fingernail" bowl gouge. Then, reverse mounting, hollowing with gouges and scrapers and tricks for finishing the base. With Chuck's guidance you'll soon be turning out elegant bowls.
Here's your opportunity to apply the basics covered in the morning session and enhance your skills. Learn even more techniques for added control with the versatile bowl gouge. You practice hollowing methods needed when forming an inward turned rim.
This class is an introduction to woodworking. It features the basic tools make wood straight, flat and square. Students will use the jointer, table saw, router and drill press. Glue up and clamping techniques will also be covered. The output of this class will be a cheese slicer.
Have fun making a box as you get hands-on experience using our shop machines. You will use the table saw, jointer, and planer to prep and cut the materials. We also show you clamping strategies and how to be efficient in glue ups. It's a great introduction to woodworking machinery.
Learning how to cut with the table tilted will open up a world of creative options like collapsible baskets, bowls, inlays and more. Our bevel cutting practice patterns will prepare you for more complicated projects in the future. Participants get to use our Hegner precision scroll saws.
For new turners or anyone wanting hands-on coaching using and sharpening spindle turning tools (roughing and spindle gouges, and parting tool). Practice forming beads, coves and combined shapes to make your own candlestick or bud vase.
Build on the morning session with more advanced spindle turning, including how to use a skew gouge. Then, dive deeper, using the spindle gouge for end grain hollowing...and make a cool Goblet to toast your success.
Have fun making a box as you get hands-on experience using our shop machines. You will use the table saw, jointer, and planer to prep and cut the materials. We also show you clamping strategies and how to be efficient in glue ups. It's a great introduction to woodworking machinery.