Woodcraft of Tampa Area: Clearwater

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$50.00

All Levels

Sharpening Planes & Chisels

with Woodcraft of Clearwater

Monday, June 2, 4 PM - 5 PM

We will make sharpening easier and eliminate all the mystery and confusion. Attendees will learn how to bring a blade to razor sharp quickly and consistently. In this workshop we will discuss and compare the various sharpening methods including water stones, natural stones and diamond plates. We will cover sharpening by hand as well as various power sharpening tools and methods. We will also compare sharpening jigs and their use and setup. We will also discuss bevel angles for various tools and the benefits and trade-offs of these options. We'll cover edge geometry as well as using strops to keep your edge in between sharpening.

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$50.00

Beginner

F1 XTool for Beginners

with Woodcraft of Clearwater

Sunday, June 8, 12 PM - 1 PM

XTool F1 is the world's first laser engraver integrating a 2W infrared laser with a 10W diode laser. It can engrave at a maximum speed of 4000 millimeters per second, allowing you to finish a project in the blink of an eye. During our workshop, we will explore how to use the software to generate and import basic shapes to laser a one of a kind, finished project.

$50.00

Beginner

Basic Wood Turning

with Woodcraft of Clearwater

Thursday, June 12, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

This workshop is designed to teach you the basics of wood turning. You will learn the tools, how to sharpen them, which woods are best for turning and how to setup your lathe.

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$70.00

All Levels

Sharpening Traditional Turning Tools

with Woodcraft of Clearwater

Monday, June 16, 10 AM - 1 PM

Sharp tools make turning more enjoyable with less sanding. Learn how to use the Tormek, Oneway and Sorby Systems to get a perfect edge on your traditional turning tools. This is a detailed sharpening workshop covering lots of sharpening options, so please bring a notepad and pen.