Woodcraft of Charlotte

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1725 Windsor Square Dr.
Matthews, NC 28105

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Hours of Operations

Sunday

12PM - 5PM

Monday

9AM - 6PM

Tuesday

9AM - 6PM

Wednesday

9AM - 6PM

Thursday

9AM - 6PM

Friday

9AM - 6PM

Saturday

9AM - 5PM

Retail store pricing may vary from internet or catalog pricing.

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Woodworking Classes in Charlotte

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$90.00

Beginner/Intermediate

Intro to Lathe - Half Day

with Bill McInnis

Saturday, September 27, 9 AM - 12:30 PM

In this class students will learn lathe safety, appropriate lathe speed, proper techniques related to the use of the following conventional and carbide turning tools. Standard Turning Tools: Roughing Gouge, Spindel Gouge, Parting Tool, and Skew Chisel. Carbide Tools: Roughing Square Cutter, Smoothing Round Cutter, and Detail Pointed Cutter. Sharping System for Conventional turning tools, Wolverine System, will be demonstrated. If the class you are interested in is full or if that date does not work for you please do not hesitate to call our store and sign up for the “overflow” list. We will contact you when that class is scheduled again.

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$100.00

Intermediate

Turn A Lidded Box - Half Day

with Bill McInnis

Saturday, September 27, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Let’s get fancy and turn a lidded box. Students will begin with lathe safety, appropriate lathe speed, and proper turning techniques related to high-speed steel and carbide tools. A sharp tool is key to a good turning experience. The Wolverine sharpening system will be used to teach proper turning tool maintenance. Students will learn to mount the bowl blank in balance by using a lathe chuck and jamb chuck. Planning the piece, layout, turning, drilling and techniques for applying a finish will all be covered. Each student should go home with a beautiful, handmade, lidded box. If the class you are interested in is full or if that date does not work for you please do not hesitate to call our store and sign up for the "overflow" list. We will contact you when that class is scheduled again.

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$100.00

Beginner/Intermediate

Natural Edge Bowl Turning

with Bill McInnis

Saturday, October 4, 9 AM - 12:30 PM

In this continuation of the beginner "Learn to Turn" or "Intro to Lathe" classes, students will turn a bowl utilizing the natural shape of the tree trunk or limb provided. Once students have turned the workpiece, the instructor will guide the class through the appropriate finishing processes, including sealing exposed tree bark. Finally, students will learn the process of drying the workpiece to avoid cracking and splitting. If you are interested in broadening your turning skills, the Natural Edge Bowl Turning class will deliver. If the class you are interested in is full or if that date does not work for you, please do not hesitate to call our store and sign up for the “overflow” list. We will contact you when that class is scheduled again.

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What's Happening at Woodcraft of Charlotte

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Ornament Making

Saturday, October 11, 1 PM - 2 PM

Tis the season! Let us show you various ways to create custom Christmas ornaments using our kits.

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JessEm Demo Day

Friday, October 17, 11 AM - 12 PM

JessEm Demo Day (Friday 11AM, Saturday 1PM)

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Kreg Demo Day

Friday, November 7, 11 AM - 12 PM

Kreg Demo Day (Friday 11AM, Saturday 1PM)

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Woodcraft of Charlotte is Ready to Help You Make Wood Work!

Woodcraft of Charlotte is the area’s premiere destination for the best woodworking tools, wood, supplies and advice. Whether you consider yourself a novice woodworker or an expert craftsman, Woodcraft has the brands that sawdust makers prefer! Shop top power tool brands like JET, Powermatic, Festool, Laguna, Rikon and more. Plus find the best selection of hand tools from WoodRiver, pfeil, Flexcut, Veritas and other favorites. Stop by for our free monthly woodworking demos or take part in a woodworking seminar. At Woodcraft of Charlotte we enjoy Helping You Make Wood Work®

We Sell the Best Brands in Woodworking

The best woodworking has to offer from brands like Festool, JET, RIKON and more!

Festool Woodworking Tools. Woodcraft is the largest Festool retailer in the US.
SawStop Table Saws - the standard in table saw safety.
Laguna - Supermax woodworking tools, accessories, and abrasives.