In this beginner class, instructor Jon will walk you through the scroll saw and your first project. Students will leave with a completed project. This class is currently closed for signups; call the store to sign up for our waiting list.
In order to get clean, tight-fitting joints in your woodworking projects, you must be able to accurately flatten, square, and true-up your boards before you even begin the joinery. In this class, you'll learn how the Jointer, Planer, and Table saw work together to help you accomplish this fundamental, but necessary task.
Learn to set use and program the CNC machine to make a basic sign. Learn all the skills you need to make your own designs or to help decide if this is the tool for you.
Sharp tools make turning more enjoyable with less sanding. Learn how to use the Wolverine System to get a perfect edge on your turning tools.
In this class instructor Jon will walk you through the process of making a small wall hanging cabinet. Solid wood edge banding, cope and stick joinery, and making trim are some of the topics you will learn.
The only way to level up your favorite dish is by serving it on a platter you made! This class will cover making a platter from start to finish. Everything from wood selection to finishing. The class will cover proper tools and techniques for making a thin platter. All tools and materials will be provided.
Are you just starting woodworking or feel overwhelmed by the wide variety of finishes available? Are you unsure whether to use water-based or oil-based finishes? Does the thought of using a stain terrify you? This class can help. This class addresses the following questions: Why use a finish on my project? What different types of finishes are currently on the market? What is a build finish compared to a penetrating finish? What preparation is necessary when finishing certain woods? What happens if you sand too much, or too little? How does the type of wood affect stain and finish? What should I consider when using a sanding sealer or pore filler? Why must you sand between coats on some finishes and not others? When may one type of finish be preferred over another? The class will include samples of different finishes and quick demonstrations showing the effects of different finishes on different types of wood.
Learn the techniques used to make a box using that most versatile tools, the bandsaw. Learn everything you need to create beautiful boxes from start to finish!
Join instructor Dave as he shows you how to make a small project with a custom V-Carve Inlay! Students will each make a custom wooden trivet. The first day will be carving of the inlay and glueing of the parts, and day two will be final finishing.
This is a skills class designed to expand upon the techniques learned in Basic Bowl turning. You will learn how to do a push cut, pull cut, and shear scrape with a fingernail bowl gouge. Techniques used to sharpen the gouge will be presented. In addition, the student will learn advanced chucking and finishing techniques as well.
Was the day you bought it the last time your knife was sharp? Do you need a power tool to slice a tomato? Maybe it's time to learn how to sharpen a knife - Kitchen or pocket knives. In this class you will learn how to get a wicked sharp edge on a knife using diamond stones, Waterstones, strops, and/or guided sharpeners. Learn what makes a good edge, and how to get one. Bring your knife or practice with one provided. Bring your sharpening equipment or use ours. Sorry , no ceramic knives will be sharpened in this class.
In the raised panel door class, Jon teaches the students how to design, measure, and size the door to match the opening of the cabinet. Once that is done, students then cut out all of the parts using the miter saw, table saw, and router table. Each student will make and take home a completed raised panel door.
So you want to turn a bowl! Join instructor Jon as he gives you all the skills you need to complete a turned bowl. Lathe safety and proper use and care of turning tools is included. Bring your own tools or use ours! Making wooden bowls is easy and fun.
In this class you will learn how to cut the dovetail joint by hand using only a handsaw and a chisel. OK, a saw, chisel, and a marking gauge. Alright, saw, chisel, marking gauge, and a pencil, but that's it. OK, OK, yes, there may be a small thing to mark an angle - and some tape. No power tools though, honest. All materials and tools provided, or you can bring your own tools if you wish.
Have you thought about making new cabinets for your kitchen or garage but don't know where to start? Join Instructor Jon in the first part of the cabinet making process, making the cabinet carcass with a face frame. Learn to assemble the box and frame using the Kreg pocket hole system!
Beginners Class for making pot style turkeys calls. Students will learn how to make, tune, and finish this style of call using various wood working machines and techniques.