Jim is our resident hand tool expert. He will show the students how to layout and cut dovetails using hand tools. The process is not as hard as one would think, and the students will go home with the confidence to create a box or drawer made the old fashion way, by hand. No tools are required.
Jim is our resident hand tool expert. He will show the students how to layout and cut mortise and tenon joints using hand tools. The process is not as hard as one would think, and the students will go home with the confidence to create joinery the old fashion way, by hand. All tools are provided by the instructor.
Jim is our resident hand tool expert. He will show the students how to layout and cut dovetails using hand tools. The process is not as hard as one would think, and the students will go home with the confidence to create a box or drawer made the old fashion way, by hand.
This class is designed to enhance your turning skills, hollowing skills, creativity, decorating skills and sharpening skills. Each student will be taught the step-by-step procrdure of forming and the hollowing technique of the two-piece hollow form. Tools required for this class: Face shield, dust mask, 12" ruler, 3/8" fingernail spindle gouge, 1/2" fingernail bowl gouge, 1/2" skew chisel, 3/16 parting tool, 1/16" parting tool, bowl calipers, Easywood Midi Hollower #1 (optional)
Learn how to create a beautiful flower and vase on the lathe! This class is designed to enhance your turning, hollowing and sharpening skills. Each student will leave the class with a beautiful vase and flower. The following tools are required for this class: Face shield/ safety glasses Dust mask/ Respirator Ruler/ Pencil 3/8" fingernail gouge 3/4" roughing gouge 1/16 " parting tool 3/16" parting tool Outside calipers Digital calipers Easy Wood Midi Hollower #1 (or similar hollowing tool)
Learn to turn a beautiful pepper mill that will be cherished for years to come! This class is designed to enhance your turning skills and tool sharpening skills. Each student will be taught the step-by-step procedures for forming and turning a peppermill. The following tools are required for this class: Face shield or safety glasses, dust mask, ruler, pencil, 3/8” Fingernail Spindle Gouge, ¾” Roughing Gouge, 3/16” Parting Tool, 1/16” Parting Tool, Outside Calipers, and digital calipers.
Learn to turn a beautiful 10" wooden platter! This platter would look great displayed on a shelf, or used as a charcuterie platter. The following tools are required for this class: Face shield/ safety glasses, dust mask/ respirator, ruler, pencil, 1/2" fingernail bowl gouge, 1" round nose scraper, 3/8" fingernail spindle gouge, 3/16" parting tool, 1/16" parting tool, 1/4" beading tool (optional)
