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.
Wooden pen turning is a fun and relaxing hobby. Join Shep to learn all the techniques to turn a beautiful ink pen on the lathe. It's a wonderful hobby for those with limited shop space.
Join Jesse as he teaches how to turn a cool Gnome on the lathe! Tools Required for this class: Face shield or safety glasses, dust mask, ruler, pencil, Easywood Hollower #1, 3/8” Fingernail Spindle Gouge, ¾” Roughing Gouge, 3/16” Parting Tool, 1/16” Parting Tool, Outside Calipers, and digital calipers.
In this workshop, you'll learn how to take apart, clean, flatten, sharpen, and adjust the hand plane so it performs at its best. By the end of the class you'll understand what makes a hand plane sing -- and how to keep it in top shape for years to come.
Duck season will be here before you know it. Join Jesse for this fun class and learn to turn your own custom duck call. Jesse will show you all the set up techniques, including a finish for the call. Materials included. Tools required: Face shield or safety glasses, dust mask, ruler, pencil, Easywood Hollower #1(optional), 3/8” Fingernail Spindle Gouge, ¾” Roughing Gouge, 3/16” Parting Tool, 1/16” Parting Tool, Outside Calipers, and digital calipers.
Join Jesse Horn as he teaches how to turn an awesome baby rattle! Create an heirloom that will be cherished for years to come. Tools required for this class are as follows: Face shield or safety glasses, dust mask, ruler, pencil, Easy Wood Mini #1 Hollower, Easy Wood, Mini #2 Hollower, Easy Wood Mini #3 Hollower (or Sorby Micro Swan Neck Hollower with 7-1/2” handle), Easy wood Hollower #1, 3/8” Fingernail Spindle Gouge, ¾” Roughing Gouge, 3/16” Parting Tool, 1/16” Parting Tool, Outside Calipers, and digital calipers.
A mitered box with splines combines elegant joinery with added strength and visual appeal. Join Chad as he teaches you to cut and assemble a beautiful mitered box. Students will pick and purchase their own stock. Tools required are dust mask and safety glasses
Learn how to turn a beautiful Christmas ornament with finials. This will be an heirloom that will be cherished for years to come. Tools required for this class are as follows: Face Shield or safety glasses, dust mask/respirator, ruler, pencil, 3/8” Fingernail Spindle Gouge, 3/16” Parting Tool, 1/16” Parting Tool, outside calipers, and Easy Wood Midi #1 Hollower (optional).
This class is identical to the beginner miter joint box class, except the students will be milling their own lumber. The mitered box with splines combines elegant joinery with added strength and visual appeal.