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.
Students will learn how to select a wood pen blank and prepare it for the desired pen kit. Then you will learn to turn it to the desired shape and sand it to be free of tool marks, grain and other defects. The final steps will be applying a finish and assembling the pen.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Learn cabinet building skills while making a small wall hanging cabinet.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
