Learn saw safety, set up adjustments, blade selection and basic accessories used. Become familiar with common cutting operations, which are often encountered, where this versatile piece of shop equipment excels.
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). Safety Glasses & Face Shield, Calipers,3/8" Fingernail Bowl Gouge & Parting Tool Required.
Learn saw safety, set up adjustments, blade selection and basic accessories used. Become familiar with common cutting operations, which are often encountered, where this versatile piece of shop equipment excels.
This entry-level class introduces students to the world of CNC woodworking using Vectric VCarve software. Students will explore the fundamentals of CNC theory, learn how to operate design software, and get hands-on experience by creating a custom project of their own.
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). Safety Glasses & Face Shield, Calipers, 3/8" Fingernail Bowl Gouge & Parting Tool Required.
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). Safety Glasses & Face Shield, Calipers,3/8" Fingernail Bowl Gouge & Parting Tool Required
Learn saw safety, set up adjustments, blade selection and basic accessories used. Become familiar with common cutting operations, which are often encountered, where this versatile piece of shop equipment excels.
This entry-level class introduces students to the world of CNC woodworking using Vectric VCarve software. Students will explore the fundamentals of CNC theory, learn how to operate design software, and get hands-on experience by creating a custom project of their own.
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). Safety Glasses & Face Shield, Calipers,3/8" Fingernail Bowl Gouge & Parting Tool Required.
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 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). Safety Glasses & Face Shield, Calipers,3/8" Fingernail Bowl Gouge & Parting Tool Required.
Learn saw safety, set up adjustments, blade selection and basic accessories used. Become familiar with common cutting operations, which are often encountered, where this versatile piece of shop equipment excels.
Two day bowl class with Greg Bray! Learn how to break down a tree for bowl blanks. We will turn a dry wood bowl the first day. Second day we will turn a wet natural edge bowl! We will cover the drying process for this piece of art! Mounting methods, surface preparation, sanding, and finishing will be covered. Two bowls will be going home with you! One hour lunch break. (Not provided). Face shield, calipers, 3/8 fingernail bowl gouge and parting tool required.
This entry-level class introduces students to the world of CNC woodworking using Vectric VCarve software. Students will explore the fundamentals of CNC theory, learn how to operate design software, and get hands-on experience by creating a custom project of their own.
