Learn the basics of carving spoons. How to gouge out the bowl, how to slim down the handle and make simple yet useful flourishes for your simple basswood spoon.
Learn with Chuck Engstrom - professional turner -how to prepare and mount a blank, size a tenon, chuck mounting, rough vs. finishing cuts with a "fingernail" bowl gouge. Then, reverse mounting, hollowing with gouges and scrapers and tricks for finishing the base. With Chuck's guidance you'll soon be turning out elegant bowls.
Here's your opportunity to apply the basics covered in the morning session and enhance your skills. Learn even more techniques for added control with the versatile bowl gouge. You practice hollowing methods needed when forming an inward turned rim.
This class will discuss the fundamental aspects of sharpening traditional steel turning tools on a bench grinder. It will include choice of grinder and grinder wheels, set up of the Wolverine grinding jig and how it can bge configured for sharpening the many various sharpening tools. We will also discuss freehand grinding and some other grinding systems.
This class is an introduction to woodworking. It features the basic tools to make wood straight, flat and square. Students will use the jointer, planer, table saw, miter saw, and router table. Glue up and clamping techniques will also be covered. The output of this class will be a charcuterie board.
Step up your joinery. In this class you will learn to plan, lay out, cut and fit artistic through dovetail joints. All work will be done using hand tools.
Get started carving with a simple cowboy boot! Learn the basics, how to hold your tools and what they are called, how to sharpen and how best to tackle a new project. You will need a cut resistant glove and a thumb guard. Students must be at least 13 years old and accompanied by an adult over 18 years of age.
In our second offering for carbide turning, each student will create two unique ornaments utilizing our newest kits. The blanks and kits will be provided by the instructor.
This is a great opportunity to make a 3D or pattern cutting board. Utilizing different woods students will learn how to make a stunning end-grain cutting boards. Students will learn techniques required to build a cutting board: how to make dead-on straight cuts and accurate angled cuts on the bandsaw or table saw, and how to plane, sand, glue, and clamp the cutting board. Topics to be covered will include proper tool use and daily maintenance, correct blade tension or selection, accurate angle cuts, gluing techniques, end-grain planing, end-grain pattern alignment, food-safe finishes, and care and maintenance of cutting boards.
Half blind dovetails make beautiful and artistic drawers or boxes. In this class you will learn to layout and cut half blind dovetails using only hand tools.
Learn the basics of carving spoons. How to gouge out the bowl, how to slim down the handle and make simple yet useful flourishes for your simple basswood spoon.
In this class we will go over the safety and process of all the tools needed for class. We will be making a basic charcuterie board that you get to leave with finished at the end of this class. Students must be over 14 years old, with an accompanied adult over 18 years of age.
Learn with Chuck Engstrom - professional turner -how to prepare and mount a blank, size a tenon, chuck mounting, rough vs. finishing cuts with a "fingernail" bowl gouge. Then, reverse mounting, hollowing with gouges and scrapers and tricks for finishing the base. With Chuck's guidance you'll soon be turning out elegant bowls. After lunch, you will have an opportunity to apply the basics covered in the morning session and enhance your skills. Learn even more techniques for added control with the versatile bowl gouge. You practice hollowing methods needed when forming an inward turned rim.
Welcome to carbide turning!! We will go over safety, mandrel styles, mounting blanks, turning techniques and finishes. Each student will create one pen and one ice cream scoop handle. All materials are provided with tuition.
Bring in your blades to learn the quickest way to maintain the sharpening of hand planes, chisels, and knives.
This class is an introduction to woodworking. It features the basic tools to make wood straight, flat and square. Students will use the jointer, planer, table saw, miter saw, and router table. Glue up and clamping techniques will also be covered. The output of this class will be a charcuterie board.
Having trouble with a refinish project? Well then, this class is for you. Techniques to show you how to know when something needs to be sanded down and work from scratch or it can be saved.
This course will review the features of the safest saw in the world-Sawstop! Instruction will also cover the major parts of any table saw and how to fine tune one. Bill will also discuss the different blade descriptions and their applications along with other helpful accessories. Finally, demonstration with hands-on practice to stay safe while using the work horse of any shop. A small box will be completed by every student.
Welcome to carbide turning!! We will go over safety, mandrel styles, mounting blanks, turning techniques and finishes. Each student will create one pen and one ice cream scoop handle. All materials are provided with tuition.
Learn with Chuck Engstrom - professional turner -how to prepare and mount a blank, size a tenon, chuck mounting, rough vs. finishing cuts with a "fingernail" bowl gouge. Then, reverse mounting, hollowing with gouges and scrapers and tricks for finishing the base. With Chuck's guidance you'll soon be turning out elegant bowls. After lunch, you will have an opportunity to apply the basics covered in the morning session and enhance your skills. Learn even more techniques for added control with the versatile bowl gouge. You practice hollowing methods needed when forming an inward turned rim.
Find out what a router can do! Almost anything with the help of a jig! Have one? Bring it. We will discuss the features and how to setup any router. Router bit characteristics, categories and how to safely use them will be demonstrated. Half of this class is dedicated to the students to get hands-on practice to gain confidence while using this machine. You will be able to free hand your own name!
Step up your joinery. In this class you will learn to plan, lay out, cut and fit artistic through dovetail joints. All work will be done using hand tools.
In this class we will go over the safety and process of all the tools needed for class. You will leave with the understanding of how to make dimension lumber work for your project. We will be making a basic charcuterie board that you get to leave with finished at the end of this class. Students must be over 13 years old, with an accompanied adult over 18 years of age.
Build on the Router Basics course and use the router table with ease. We will discuss and understand all the settings and capabilities of this versatile tool. You will setup and create rabbets, dadoes, and edge profiles to perfection. Even on non-regular shapes. You will also practice a stop cut, sliding dovetails and tongue and groove joinery.
Bring in your blades to learn the quickest way to maintain the sharpening of hand planes, chisels, and knives.
This course will review the features of the safest saw in the world-Sawstop! Instruction will also cover the major parts of any table saw and how to fine tune one. Bill will also discuss the different blade descriptions and their applications along with other helpful accessories. Finally, demonstration with hands-on practice to stay safe while using the work horse of any shop. A small box will be completed by every student.
Learn with Chuck Engstrom - professional turner -how to prepare and mount a blank, size a tenon, chuck mounting, rough vs. finishing cuts with a "fingernail" bowl gouge. Then, reverse mounting, hollowing with gouges and scrapers and tricks for finishing the base. With Chuck's guidance you'll soon be turning out elegant bowls. After lunch, you will have an opportunity to apply the basics covered in the morning session and enhance your skills. Learn even more techniques for added control with the versatile bowl gouge. You practice hollowing methods needed when forming an inward turned rim.
This class is an introduction to woodworking. It features the basic tools to make wood straight, flat and square. Students will use the jointer, planer, table saw, miter saw, and router table. Glue up and clamping techniques will also be covered. The output of this class will be a charcuterie board.
Find out what a router can do! Almost anything with the help of a jig! Have one? Bring it. We will discuss the features and how to setup any router. Router bit characteristics, categories and how to safely use them will be demonstrated. Half of this class is dedicated to the students to get hands-on practice to gain confidence while using this machine. You will be able to free hand your own name!
Build on the Router Basics course and use the router table with ease. We will discuss and understand all the settings and capabilities of this versatile tool. You will setup and create rabbets, dadoes, and edge profiles to perfection. Even on non-regular shapes. You will also practice a stop cut, sliding dovetails and tongue and groove joinery.
Step up your joinery. In this class you will learn to plan, lay out, cut and fit artistic through dovetail joints. All work will be done using hand tools.
Welcome to carbide turning!! We will go over safety, mandrel styles, mounting blanks, turning techniques and finishes. Each student will create one pen and one ice cream scoop handle. All materials are provided with tuition.
This course will review the features of the safest saw in the world-Sawstop! Instruction will also cover the major parts of any table saw and how to fine tune one. Bill will also discuss the different blade descriptions and their applications along with other helpful accessories. Finally, demonstration with hands-on practice to stay safe while using the work horse of any shop. A small box will be completed by every student.
In this class we will go over the safety and process of all the tools needed for class. You will leave with the understanding of how to make dimension lumber work for your project. We will be making a basic charcuterie board that you get to leave with finished at the end of this class. Students must be over 13 years old, with an accompanied adult over 18 years of age.
This class is an introduction to woodworking. It features the basic tools to make wood straight, flat and square. Students will use the jointer, planer, table saw, miter saw, and router table. Glue up and clamping techniques will also be covered. The output of this class will be a charcuterie board.
Find out what a router can do! Almost anything with the help of a jig! Have one? Bring it. We will discuss the features and how to setup any router. Router bit characteristics, categories and how to safely use them will be demonstrated. Half of this class is dedicated to the students to get hands-on practice to gain confidence while using this machine. You will be able to free hand your own name!
Learn with Chuck Engstrom - professional turner -how to prepare and mount a blank, size a tenon, chuck mounting, rough vs. finishing cuts with a "fingernail" bowl gouge. Then, reverse mounting, hollowing with gouges and scrapers and tricks for finishing the base. With Chuck's guidance you'll soon be turning out elegant bowls. After lunch, you will have an opportunity to apply the basics covered in the morning session and enhance your skills. Learn even more techniques for added control with the versatile bowl gouge. You practice hollowing methods needed when forming an inward turned rim.
Build on the Router Basics course and use the router table with ease. We will discuss and understand all the settings and capabilities of this versatile tool. You will setup and create rabbets, dadoes, and edge profiles to perfection. Even on non-regular shapes. You will also practice a stop cut, sliding dovetails and tongue and groove joinery.
This class is an introduction to woodworking. It features the basic tools to make wood straight, flat and square. Students will use the jointer, planer, table saw, miter saw, and router table. Glue up and clamping techniques will also be covered. The output of this class will be a charcuterie board.
Learn with Chuck Engstrom - professional turner -how to prepare and mount a blank, size a tenon, chuck mounting, rough vs. finishing cuts with a "fingernail" bowl gouge. Then, reverse mounting, hollowing with gouges and scrapers and tricks for finishing the base. With Chuck's guidance you'll soon be turning out elegant bowls. After lunch, you will have an opportunity to apply the basics covered in the morning session and enhance your skills. Learn even more techniques for added control with the versatile bowl gouge. You practice hollowing methods needed when forming an inward turned rim.
This course will review the features of the safest saw in the world-Sawstop! Instruction will also cover the major parts of any table saw and how to fine tune one. Bill will also discuss the different blade descriptions and their applications along with other helpful accessories. Finally, demonstration with hands-on practice to stay safe while using the work horse of any shop. A small box will be completed by every student.
Step up your joinery. In this class you will learn to plan, lay out, cut and fit artistic through dovetail joints. All work will be done using hand tools.
Our second carbide turning class will focus on lathe setup, carbide tools and turning two ornaments with our kits. The blanks will be provided by the instructor.
Find out what a router can do! Almost anything with the help of a jig! Have one? Bring it. We will discuss the features and how to setup any router. Router bit characteristics, categories and how to safely use them will be demonstrated. Half of this class is dedicated to the students to get hands-on practice to gain confidence while using this machine. You will be able to free hand your own name!
Build on the Router Basics course and use the router table with ease. We will discuss and understand all the settings and capabilities of this versatile tool. You will setup and create rabbets, dadoes, and edge profiles to perfection. Even on non-regular shapes. You will also practice a stop cut, sliding dovetails and tongue and groove joinery.
This class is an introduction to woodworking. It features the basic tools to make wood straight, flat and square. Students will use the jointer, planer, table saw, miter saw, and router table. Glue up and clamping techniques will also be covered. The output of this class will be a charcuterie board.
Learn with Chuck Engstrom - professional turner -how to prepare and mount a blank, size a tenon, chuck mounting, rough vs. finishing cuts with a "fingernail" bowl gouge. Then, reverse mounting, hollowing with gouges and scrapers and tricks for finishing the base. With Chuck's guidance you'll soon be turning out elegant bowls. After lunch, you will have an opportunity to apply the basics covered in the morning session and enhance your skills. Learn even more techniques for added control with the versatile bowl gouge. You practice hollowing methods needed when forming an inward turned rim.
Step up your joinery. In this class you will learn to plan, lay out, cut and fit artistic through dovetail joints. All work will be done using hand tools.