Woodcraft of Loveland

Woodworking 101 Small Box

Part 1: Saturday, February 28, 2026, 10:15 AM - 4 PM

Part 2: Sunday, March 1, 2026, 10:15 AM - 4 PM

The project for this class is a small keepsake box based on the Golden Ratio. In this class you'll learn to use many woodworking power tools like the tablesaw, jointer, planer, and router table. Since we'll start with rough lumber you'll about milling and cutting wood to reach "S4S." (We'll even tell you what S4S means.) In the end, you'll understand the steps to get from rough lumber to a finished product. If time allows we'll discuss the basics of finishes for the inside and outside of your box. If you've never heard of the "Golden Ratio" and its association with the "Fibonacci Series" (0,1,1,2,3,5,8,13...) you'll even get to learn something new in your woodworking class that doesn't make sawdust!

Selecting, tuning and sharpening Planes and Chisels

Thursday, March 5, 2026, 4 PM - 7:30 PM

Open to Any woodworker Bring your own tools and sharpening equipment. Each student will have the opportunity to sharpen some of their own planes and chisels. The class will be focused primarily on sharpening bench tools for woodworking. However, the information and techniques will apply to sharpening any cutting tool. The intent is to make sharpening easier and eliminate all the mystery and confusion. Attendees will learn how to bring a blade to razor sharp quickly and consistently. There will be a bit of discussion at the beginning but much of the time will be dedicated to actual sharpening work. In this three hour+ session we will discuss and compare the various sharpening methods including water stones, natural stones, sand paper, diamond plates and stropping. We will cover sharpening by hand with as well as various power sharpening tools and methods. We will also compare sharpening jigs and their use and setup. We will also discuss bevel angles for various tools and the benefits and trade-offs of these options. I’ve been woodworking with hand tools for 30+ years and I’ve used with most every sharpening system out there. Sharpening is simple when the basics are understood and the process is repeatable and fast. Each student should bring their own tools for sharpening and any sharpening equipment they have including any stones and jigs. If they do not have their own sharpening equipment we will provide it for the class.

Turning for the Kitchen - Pizza Cutter & Bottle Stopper

Saturday, March 7, 2026, 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

This class is set up as an introduction to spindle turning techniques for beginning wood turners. No prior lathe experience is required. First in a series of classes focusing on projects intended for use in the kitchen, the projects for this class are a pizza cutter (2 ½” diameter wheel) and a bottle stopper. While both are spindle projects, the techniques used to complete the projects differ significantly.