3831 Union Deposit Road
Harrisburg, PA 17109
Hours of Operations
Sunday
12PM - 5PM
Monday
9AM - 7PM
Tuesday
9AM - 7PM
Wednesday
9AM - 7PM
Thursday
9AM - 7PM
Friday
9AM - 7PM
Saturday
9AM - 6PM
Are you interested in woodcarving but are unsure about the different types of carving and what kind of materials are needed? This class will teach students proper use of hand tools. The different types of tools available will be discussed and wood selection.
This course will turn a beginner or intermediate student into a safe and experienced wood turner. 4 classes at one bundled value price! Day 1/Part 1= Class 1, One hour for you to go get lunch on your own & Class 2. Day 2/Part 2 = Class 3, One hour for you to go get lunch on your own & Class 4. Class 1 – Learn to sharpen a spindle gouge, bowl gouge and parting tool. Learn the four basic cuts in woodturning. The last hour will be turning a honey dipper. Class 2 – Learn to sharpen a skew and a spindle roughing gouge plus the tools from Class 1. Practice the four basic cuts and make a small wooden mallet. Class 3 - Learn to sharpen a scraper and tools from previous classes. Practice the four basic cuts and turn a small lidded box. Class 4 – Review sharpening tools with focus on bowl gouges. Practice the four basic cuts and turn a small bowl.
This class can teach someone new to the lathe how to make a bowl and can help an intermediate student refine their skills. Topics that will be covered in class: proper tool rest set up, proper approach and angle for efficient cutting, differences between the three different cutters (rougher, finisher and detail), scraping, shear cutting and sharpening. Students will practice the cuts appropriate for shaping and smoothing the inside and outside using traditional tools. Students will turn a bowl in this class. At the end of the class students should be able to turn a bowl on their own. Students are encouraged, although not required, to bring their own tools for an easier transition of skills from class to your own shop.
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Woodcraft of Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg we enjoy Helping You Make Wood Work®
The best woodworking has to offer from brands like Festool, JET, RIKON and more!
