Welcome to the world of hand tools, necessary for furniture makers. A mix of lecture and hands on. A chance to learn about and try them out. Sections are: Marking and layout tools, Chisels, Gouges & carving tools, Hand planes, Scrapers, Hand saws, Files & rasps. Be prepared to give up some of your power tools and switch over to hand tools, where you become one with wood.
Curious about refinishing or upcycling older furniture? Then this overview class is for you. Bob will discuss current products and methods, to repair, refinish or change the appearance of your favorite piece of furniture, or that thrift store finds. We will cover stripping methods, repair of existing finishes and color-over procedures. Common finish problems and the solutions will also be covered. Tool List: Notebook With Paper And A Pen Or Pencil. Tuition Notes: No refunds for cancellations less than 7 days prior to class. Reschedules only.
Interested in starting CNC Machining/Routing? Topics will include but are not limited to : Vectric V-Carve Software, Next Wave CNC Shark/Piranha Router, lines versus vectors, CNC Router bits, file set up and output, V-carving (letter engraving), pocket engraving, drilling patterns, creating and editing toolpaths and work set up (material to be machined). There will also be a demonstration of pocket carving and students who are able will machine a simple v-carve project.
In this follow-up course to table-saw 101, we will begin to put the eight basic cuts to work. Demonstration and practice making rabbits, lap joints, dados and tenons. Selection and set-up of dados blades will be discussed. Tool List: Safety glasses with side shields, dust mask, and hearing protection are mandatory. Shop apron, notebook and pencil are recommended. Tuition Notes; No refunds for cancellations less than 7 days prior to class. Reschedules only.
Add professionalism to your projects by upping your surface preparation skills. Adding to the basic sanding skills learned n Beginning Finishing, you will learn to repair gouges, splits and gaps, to make them disappear. We will also cover use and sharpening of the card and cabinet scrapers, the finisher's secrets wagon against torn grain.
Each participant will construct their own modular base cabinet, based on the 32 mm system. The process will include making the carcass shell, flat panel door and pull-out drawer. Skills will include edge banding, pocket hole joinery, mounting Euro hinges and drawer slides. We will also discuss using face frames, and other ways of embellishing your cabinetry, while working within the 32mm system. You will advance your skills in the table saw, track saw, miter saw, router, measuring & marking as well as pocket hole joinery.
Tired of your hand planes delivering more frustration than shavings? If so, this class is for you. We will cover set up and basic techniques for hand planes, including lapping, set-up, and use. Discussion will also consist of the different types and use of planes available. All participants will leave ready to take the next step into woodworking. Bring a hand plane along with a sharpened iron to class for tune-up & setup. Class may run longer depending on questions and student interaction.
Turn a votive candle holder for a flameless candle.
Bring your wood projects to the next level by making colors pop. We will cover color theory, stain matching, chemical stains, reactive, stains, glazes and fillers. Each student will complete 2 sample boards with modern versions of historic furniture finishes.
Want to get started in woodworking, but do not have someone to show you how, or the chance to try? We will cover woodworking safety; wood as a material; measuring and marking; using and selecting tools for sawing, boring and abrading wood, including hand tools, track saws, table saws, miter saw, band saw, drills, routers, and sanders. Each student will get hands on time with tools and should feel confident to start woodworking at home.
Learn to machine cut dovetails using the Porter Cable 4212 Dovetail Jig. This seminar will cover layout, jig setup, bit selection, and the 5 joint types that the 4212 can produce.
Using hand tools can take your woodworking to the next level, however, to use them effectively, you need to know how to sharpen them, and keep them sharp. Grinding, honing, and stropping will be covered, and when and how to apply each, to keep your tools operating at the peak of performance. By the end of the class, you will understand what sharp is and know how to achieve it in your shop. Bring a chisel or plane iron of your own, and if time permits you can start sharpening your tools.
Learn the basics of spindle turning with this project, as you complete a wooden handled pie server with a kit.
Welcome to the world of hand tools, necessary for furniture makers. A mix of lecture and hands on. A chance to learn about and try them out. Sections are: Marking and layout tools, Chisels, Gouges & carving tools, Hand planes, Scrapers, Hand saws, Files & rasps. Be prepared to give up some of your power tools and switch over to hand tools, where you become one with wood.
In this hands-on woodworking class, taught by master craftsman Eric Gorges, participants of all skill levels—whether complete beginners or seasoned carvers—will learn how to create a detailed, festive Christmas tree using a Foredom power carving tool and Kutzall burrs. Eric begins the class with a brief overview of the equipment, covering safety tips and techniques for using the Foredom tool to carve with precision. He then guides students step-by-step through shaping and detailing their wooden tree, offering personalized instruction tailored to each individual’s experience. From roughing out the initial shape to adding fine details like texture and branches, everyone will gain confidence in using the versatile Kutzall burrs to sculpt and refine their designs. At the end of the session, each participant will leave with a unique, handmade Christmas tree to proudly display for the holidays.
This class covers basic router operations including router types, maintenance of router bits, and the various types of router bits and accessories. Each student will have the opportunity to practice edge routing, template routing, rabbiting and dadoing with the router.
Turn a votive candle holder for a flameless candle.
Frustrated by wood finishing? Need to improve your finishing skills? In this class we will cover the basics of surface preparation, and application of sealers and topcoats. Each student will prepare sample boards, and hand apply several home workshop friendly finishes, while learning about the process of wood finishing. This class is also the pre-requisite for other classes in wood finishing.
Advance your turning skill, by learning to turn wooden bowls. This is a foundation course to turn bowls on any size lathe. Blank selection, form and turning safety will be covered. Students will leave with their own turned bowl.
This class will cover selection & set-up of the jointer and planer, explanation followed by demonstration of milling stock four square using the FEE method. The class will, also, cover squaring stock wider than jointer bed.
Confused by the staining process? Problems dealing with splotch and uneven color? In this follow-on course to Beginning Finishing, we will explore the process of applying colored stains and dyes to wood. Using the surface preparation techniques learned in basic wood finishing we will apply them to making two more sample boards. Types of stains, and dyes will be covered as well.
Want to get started in woodworking, but do not have someone to show you how, or the chance to try? We will cover woodworking safety; wood as a material; measuring and marking; using and selecting tools for sawing, boring and abrading wood, including hand tools, track saws, table saws, miter saw, band saw, drills, routers, and sanders. Each student will get hands on time with tools and should feel confident to start woodworking at home.
Learn spindle turning on the lathe by making a small pepper grinder. This project will introduce roughing a blank round, turning coves and beads as well as sanding on the lathe. To finish up, students will learn to apply simple friction polish finishes.
This class will cover the different types of router tables and fences available. We will also cover when to use a router table versus handheld operations, as well as, the bits that only should be used in a router table. Each student will have the opportunity to practice edge routing, pattern routing, and making a simple molding on a router table.
Interested in starting CNC Machining/Routing? Topics will include but are not limited to : Vectric V-Carve Software, Next Wave CNC Shark/Piranha Router, lines versus vectors, CNC Router bits, file set up and output, V-carving (letter engraving), pocket engraving, drilling patterns, creating and editing toolpaths and work set up (material to be machined). There will also be a demonstration of pocket carving and students who are able will machine a simple v-carve project.
Frustrated by wood finishing? Need to improve your finishing skills? In this class we will cover the basics of surface preparation, and application of sealers and topcoats. Each student will prepare sample boards, and hand apply several home workshop friendly finishes, while learning about the process of wood finishing. This class is also the pre-requisite for other classes in wood finishing.
Learn the basics of the most useful machine in your shop, the table-saw. We will cover the selection of the table-saw blades and accessories. Also, covered will be tune-up and maintenance of the table-saw. The basic safety rules will be covered and stressed. Using square stock, the instructor will demonstrate the safe way to complete the eight basic cuts, which are the basis for about 98% of table-saw operations. Each student will have an opportunity to practice the 8 basic cuts in class. Tool List: Safety glasses with side shields, dust mask, and hearing protection are mandatory. Shop apron, notebook and pencil are recommended. Tuition Notes: No refunds for cancellations less than 7 days prior to class. Reschedules only. Includes materials.