Woodcraft of West Atlanta

$140.00

Intermediate

Turn a Lidded Box

with Doug Keen

Saturday, April 12, 10 AM - 3 PM

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.

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$130.00

Intermediate

Introduction to Bowl Turning

with Doug Keen

Saturday, April 19, 10 AM - 2 PM

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.

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$375.00

Beginner/Intermediate

Build a Wall Cabinet

with Alan Olson

Part 1: Saturday, April 26, 9 AM - 4 PM

Part 2: Sunday, April 27, 9 AM - 4 PM

Learn cabinet building skills while making a small wall hanging cabinet. Creating butt joints, effective use of screws for he assembly. Use of a free floating back. How to build square and use of a shelf pin jig. There will be a break for lunch and many restaurants are near by.

$115.00

Beginner

Introduction To Basic Woodturning

with Doug Keen

Saturday, May 17, 10 AM - 2 PM

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.

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$130.00

Intermediate

Introduction To Pen Turning - Wood Blanks

with Doug Keen

Saturday, May 24, 10 AM - 2 PM

Students will learn how to select a wood pen blank and prepare it for turning 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.

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$130.00

Intermediate

Introduction to Bowl Turning

with Doug Keen

Saturday, June 14, 10 AM - 2 PM

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.

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$0.00

Beginner

Sharpening Lathe Chisels

with Doug Keen

Saturday, June 21, 12 PM - 3 PM

Sharp tool equals good finished products. This course will teach the basic skills needed to keep your chisels in good cutting condition. You will learn to sharpen the roughing gouge, bowl gouge, spindle gouge, parting tool, and a skew chisel. Grinding is done on a slow speed grinder with an aluminum oxide wheel and a CBN wheel. Bring any two of the five basic tools you would like sharpened.

$115.00

Beginner

Introduction To Basic Woodturning

with Doug Keen

Saturday, August 16, 10 AM - 2 PM

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.

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$130.00

Intermediate

Introduction to Pen Turning - Acrylic Blanks

with Doug Keen

Saturday, August 23, 10 AM - 2 PM

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.

$140.00

Intermediate

Turn a Lidded Box

with Doug Keen

Saturday, September 13, 10 AM - 3 PM

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.

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$130.00

Intermediate

Turning a Christmas Ornament

with Doug Keen

Saturday, September 20, 10 AM - 2 PM

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.

$115.00

Beginner

Introduction To Basic Woodturning

with Doug Keen

Saturday, October 11, 10 AM - 2 PM

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.

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$130.00

Intermediate

Turning a Christmas Ornament

with Doug Keen

Saturday, October 18, 10 AM - 2 PM

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.

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$130.00

Intermediate

Introduction to Pen Turning - Acrylic Blanks

with Doug Keen

Tuesday, November 18, 10 AM - 2 PM

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.

$115.00

Beginner

Introduction To Basic Woodturning

with Doug Keen

Saturday, December 13, 10 AM - 2 PM

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.