If you are thinking about buying a tablesaw or have recently purchased one. This class is designed to introduce the beginning woodworker to this versatile tool and its many uses. We will cover table saw set up, ripping, cross cuts and more.
When you get acquainted with a band saw, you'll be amazed at how important and useful it can be. This introductory course will cover many uses of the band saw and help you maximize your use of this versatile tool.
Students will practice the cuts appropriate for shaping and smoothing the inside and outside using a bowl gouge, parting tool and a scraper. At the end of the class students will have turned a bowl on their own!
Welcome to the exciting world of pen turning! This class is made for all ages eight and up. Starting with a nice piece of wood and some hardware, by the end of class you have a beautiful, functional pen you made yourself. Learn the fundamentals of creating a pen, from wood and tool selection to proper lathe techniques and finishing.
This class will introduce the lathe, its parts, functions, and how to use it safely. We’ll also go over the two most common types of turning, side grain (spindles), and mixed grain (bowls). We’ll explore how they differ and the different tools used for each type, including spindle gouges, bowl gouges, skew chisels, carbide tools and more. Students will get hands on experience turning spindles and bowls using a variety of tools, including easy-to-use Hunter Carbide lathe tools. This class is designed for beginners and others interested in learning more about turning. Turners with some experience wanting a refresher are also welcome.
Welcome to the exciting world of pen turning! This class is made for all ages eight and up. Starting with a nice piece of wood and some hardware, by the end of class you have a beautiful, functional pen you made yourself. Learn the fundamentals of creating a pen, from wood and tool selection to proper lathe techniques and finishing.
This class will introduce the lathe, its parts, functions, and how to use it safely. We’ll also go over the two most common types of turning, side grain (spindles), and mixed grain (bowls). We’ll explore how they differ and the different tools used for each type, including spindle gouges, bowl gouges, skew chisels, carbide tools and more. Students will get hands on experience turning spindles and bowls using a variety of tools, including easy-to-use Hunter Carbide lathe tools. This class is designed for beginners and others interested in learning more about turning. Turners with some experience wanting a refresher are also welcome.
Router Basics and Router Table have been consolidated into a single course covering the safe use and operation of both machines. Your instructor covers the safety considerations, equipment selection, bit selection and techniques to use these versatile tools. .
