Use a hand router to cut out 4 puzzle pieces using a template. We will use a palm router, sanders and finish. We will go over router safety and make a fun charcuterie board to show off to your friends and family.
Students will be taught the various tools used in hand carving a spoon and techniques for properly taking care of a carved spoon.
Make this eye-catching, 16-inch square chessboard, from Walnut & Hard Maple using a router table, table saw, & thickness planer. In addition, the students will learn proper gluing & clamping techniques, different finishing choices & general wood shop safety procedures.
This class will provide preparation and application tips to achieve the best finish and help you understand what finish is best for your projects.
Learn to cast 2 blanks, after a 2 hour break, learn to turn your blanks into 2 pens. You will use the pressure pot, drill press and lathe. Choose your own colors, use some wood and see what your imagination creates.
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 fun projects. The class will begin with a demonstration of attaching patterns, selecting blades, making compound cuts with on the scroll saw and smoothing your cuts with a sanding star. Then Tim will help you practice attaching patterns and cutting out some projects you can take home. While there will only be class time to cut out several projects, you will leave with an understanding of the process. Plus you will get to keep the book of 3D Scroll Saw Project patterns that was used in the class. With these patterns, the knowledge and practice gained from this class you'll be able to make more projects at home.
This is a 2 part class, All students attend both dates. Tuition 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. Water and snacks encouraged.
Learn how to turn beautiful and unique wine bottle stoppers. Students will learn how to turn the wood handle for a bottle stopper and assemble it and take the bottle stopper home with them.
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. 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 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. 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.
Students will start by learning about proper proportions. Then you will mount a blank in the chuck, rough out the blank and begin hollowing the end grain. Students will then make a lidded box by hollowing the box and lid, fitting them together, and turning away the mounting tenons. Safety is emphasized while students sharpen the bowl gouge and scraper, mount the wood, and make the end grain hollowing cuts. After this class, students should be able to make a lidded box on their own. If you have turning tools, you are encouraged to bring them- if not, we have tools available.
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. 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.
In this class student will make a small panel using the Asanoha design. We will begin by cutting out the Kumiko strips. Next, we will create a grid on the table saw using a sled. We will then hand cut the infill pieces using two different Kumiko jigs to create the Asonoha pattern. Students will be shown how to make and use the different jigs. NOTE the Kumiko infill jigs will be available for sale if interested.
Why buy a cutting board when you can make one for less. In this class you will get hands on practice cutting the wood on the table saw, gluing and clamping, sanding with a drum and orbital sander and applying a food safe finish. Students will take home a completed cutting board. Water and Snacks welcomed
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. 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.
In this hands on class each student will be shown how to turn a small lantern ornament and then each student will turn an ornament that they can take home. Students are encouraged, although not required, to bring their own tools for an easier transition of skills from class to your own shop.
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. 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.
Students will learn how to do Double Bevel Marquetry using the Scroll saw. Student will learn how to transfer the pattern to the veneers and then cut out their design to get a precise cut with no gaps.
Learn how to cast a knife handle, After a hour break, turn your blank into a handle onto a knife. You will use a pressure pot, a bandsaw, sanders and other small hand tools. Polish up and take it home.
Come make a customized, full size lazy susan. You will choose the wood/woods to put togeter and bring your style to life. Learn to use a table saw, band saw, router and sander.