Woodcraft of Walpole

Learn To Turn a Wooden Whistle

Saturday, August 9, 10 AM - 1 PM

Here's a great way to get introduced to the wood lathe by learning how to turn a wooden whistle. If nothing else, you'll be able to make a unique and novel object that will help signal and announce your accomplishment. As always, having fun and making something with your own hands is an exciting way to spend a few hours with fellow wood workers.

Fundamentals of Hand Plane Selection, Setup, and Use

Tuesday, August 12, 6 PM - 9 PM

Hand planes are at the core of the woodworker's tool set, but must be properly tuned to get consistent results. The details of setup, adjustment, and technique can make the difference between frustration and success with the hand plane. This course will equip students with the understanding and skills to directly apply to using hand planes in your workshop. Students are encouraged to bring in a hand plane if available, as this course will be hands-on as well as a lecture and demonstration.

Box Making 6

Part 1: Saturday, August 16, 9:30 AM - 4 PM

Part 2: Sunday, August 17, 9:30 AM - 4 PM

This class is the sixth in a series of making exotic wooden boxes. Each box features a different design and construction techniques. Box making has endless possibilities, so this is an opportunity to learn some advanced box making techniques such as routing mortises for legs, frame and panel construction and designing and carving finials. Don is an experienced woodworking teacher and will guide students in creating their own box while giving them a memorable experience.