Woodcraft of Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

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4317 Pleasant Valley Road
Raleigh, NC 27612

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.

Woodworking Classes in Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

$180.00

Intermediate

Bowl Turning

with Bill Wallace

Saturday, June 21, 9 AM - 4 PM

This course is designed to introduce the student to the required safety considerations of woodturning and focus on learning basic bowl turning techniques using traditional bowl gouges. Topics covered in the class include wood selection and preparation, different ways to mount blank onto lathe, proper tool technique, sanding, and finishing the bowl. Tool sharpening will be discussed. At the end of the day you'll be taking home a beautiful bowl turned by you! No experience necessary although completion of Turning 101 class is recommended. If the class you're interested in is full, or date does not work for you, please call our store and sign up for the "overflow" list. We will contact you when that class is scheduled again.

$180.00

Beginner

Learn to Turn

with Alan Leland

Saturday, June 28, 9 AM - 4 PM

The focus of this class is on learning basic tool techniques and introducing students to the wonderful world of wood turning. This class is geared towards beginners but anyone who desires to improve their turning skills is welcome. In the morning we will turn a Bead & Cove Stick and then later in the afternoon we will turn a simple project using what was learned in the morning session. The bead & Cove stick contains all the elements except hollowing that you will need to turn out excellent turned work with very little effort. (The bead or convex curve-the cove or concave curve and the flat or straight line.) This is the place to start on your woodturning journey as it will provide you with the knowledge and skill to that will make your turning more pleasurable and less frustrating. 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.

$90.00

All Levels

Sharpening Turning Tools

with Alan Leland

Sunday, June 29, 12 PM - 4 PM

Successful turning projects are made and lost by the sharpness of the tools you use. This course covers the basics of grinders, grinding wheel selection and setup, various jigs and their applications, and techniques for sharpening bowl gouges, scrapers, skew chisels, spindle gouges and more. 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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Get Started with Turning

Saturday, June 21, 1 PM - 2 PM

Have you always wanted to turn a bowl or a pen? Let us show you what you need and how to get started in woodturning.

Hand Cut Dovetails

Saturday, July 12, 1 PM - 2 PM

Stop in and learn how to create a timeless hand cut dovetail. We’ll provide tips and tricks to get a snug joint and talk through the tools you’ll need to get started.

Small Turning 101

Saturday, July 19, 1 PM - 2 PM

Sometimes bigger isn’t better – let us show you how to get your small turning projects to turn out just as you want them.

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Woodcraft of Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill is Ready to Help You Make Wood Work!

Woodcraft of Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill 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 Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill we enjoy Helping You Make Wood Work®

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