Using an example furniture piece, this class will explain how to select and mill board foot lumber for all the different parts of the piece. Breaking down the lumber into rough components for milling will be discussed along with actual milling techniques.
Learn terminology of the lathe and lathe chisels. Understand the three basic cuts in woodturning that will be the foundation of all your woodturning. Practice turning skills, body positions and movements for the development of good and safe turning practices. Apply what you learn and making a small project such as a honey dipper, weed pot, tool handle, Christmas ornament if time permits. There will be a break for lunch and many restaurants are near by.
Participants will learn how to select a pen blank, either or wood, and prepare it for turning for the desired pen kit. You will learn the difference between High Speed Steel and Carbide as well as the pros and cons of each. Turning to the desired shape you choose. Sanding to be free of grain defects, remove tool marks, dents and other defects. Apply finish and avoid streaking. Assembly of the finished product to show off to friends and relatives. There will be a break for lunch and many restaurants are near by.
Building larger panels from thinner boards is one of the most common woodworking tasks in most large projects today. This includes tabletops, chest sides, shelves and any piece that requires a wide “board”. In this class, you will learn how to prepare several boards to be edge glued together to form a larger panel including squaring the edges for a seamless fit and creating the most harmonious grain pattern. Also, you will learn several techniques to align and clamp the boards to keep the edges flush and the panel flat. After the glue has set, you will also how to remove the glue and smooth the seams. Tools utilized will be the table saw and jointer as necessary. All materials will be supplied.
Breadboards are commonly used to keep larger panels flat and add a decorative edge to the grain ends of the panel. They are often seen on the ends of table tops and chest lids. In this class you will learn the fundamentals of breadboard construction and assembly. You will make and assemble several different kinds of breadboards. This will include common attachment methods and assembly to compensate for panel expansion and contraction and techniques to maintain a tight joint. Tools utilized will be the table saw, router table and a variety of hand tools. All materials will be supplied.
Participant will learn and make a lidded box. You will learn selection of wood paying particular attention to the grain pattern. Tool selection for shaping and hollowing using both HSS and Carbide tools. Using a four jaw chuck to make tenons on both base and lid. Hollowing both the box and lid. Cutting both mortise and tenon making sure the lid and box fit correctly. There will be a break for lunch and many restaurants are near by.
Participant will turn three small tree hanging ornaments. The instructor will demonstrate techniques on making a snowman, Christmas tree, and a bell approximately 3.5” tall and 2” wide. Soft maple and black walnut will be the woods of choice. They are easy to work with and show a lot of character when finished. Join us for some holiday creativity. There will be a break for lunch and many restaurants are near by.
This two-day class will show you how to build this hall table. From gluing up the top to the joinery and final assembly, you will learn all the techniques and methods necessary to construct this beautiful piece of furniture. The first day will be spent fabricating the top including grain matching, gluing and clamping strategies. Also, the legs and aprons will be cut to length and the joinery completed. The second day you will cut the top to final dimensions and profile the edges. The legs will be tapered, and the entire table will be dry fit and then glued up. At the end of the class, you will take home your table to final sand and finish in your shop. There will be a break for lunch and many restaurants are near by.
Learn terminology of the lathe and lathe chisels. Understand the three basic cuts in woodturning that will be the foundation of all your woodturning. Practice turning skills, body positions and movements for the development of good and safe turning practices. Apply what you learn and making a small project such as a honey dipper, weed pot, tool handle, Christmas ornament if time permits. There will be a break for lunch and many restaurants are near by.
Participant will turn three small tree hanging ornaments. The instructor will demonstrate techniques on making a snowman, Christmas tree, and a bell approximately 3.5” tall and 2” wide. Soft maple and black walnut will be the woods of choice. They are easy to work with and show a lot of character when finished. Join us for some holiday creativity. There will be a break for lunch and many restaurants are near by.
Learn cabinet building skills while making a small wall hanging cabinet. There will be a break for lunch and many restaurants are near by.
In this class you will learn how to build a lift-off lid box. This small box requires a number of fundamental woodworking skills: - Making mitered sides with wrap around grain - Gluing up the sides to ensure a square box - Creating and installing a captured bottom - Sizing and routing the top for a good fit and decorative elements - Locating and installing the handle – making the handle will be demonstrated At the end of the class you will take home a completed box ready for final sanding and finishing. All materials and supplies (except sanding and finishing) will be supplied. There will be a break for lunch and many restaurants are near by.
Participants will learn how to select a pen blank, either or wood, and prepare it for turning for the desired pen kit. You will learn the difference between High Speed Steel and Carbide as well as the pros and cons of each. Turning to the desired shape you choose. Sanding to be free of grain defects, remove tool marks, dents and other defects. Apply finish and avoid streaking. Assembly of the finished product to show off to friends and relatives. There will be a break for lunch and many restaurants are near by.
Participant will learn how to select wood based on species and grain orientation. How to mount the wood using two different technics. You will learn the difference between High Speed Steel and Carbide as well as the pros and cons of each. Learn how to select the right tool for the turning and shaping of the bowl. Preparing the sides and face for shaping. Shaping the bowl and hollowing the inside. Finally comes the sanding and finishing. There will be a break for lunch and many restaurants are near by.
Learn terminology of the lathe and lathe chisels. Understand the three basic cuts in woodturning that will be the foundation of all your woodturning. Practice turning skills, body positions and movements for the development of good and safe turning practices. Apply what you learn and making a small project such as a honey dipper, weed pot, tool handle, Christmas ornament if time permits. There will be a break for lunch and many restaurants are near by.