Shoppes of New Castle 166 South Dupont Highway, Suite H
New Castle, DE 19720
Hours of Operations
Sunday
11AM - 5PM
Monday
9AM - 5PM
Tuesday
9AM - 5PM
Wednesday
9AM - 5PM
Thursday
9AM - 7PM
Friday
9AM - 5PM
Saturday
Closed
* Closed for July 4th
Find out what a router can do! Almost anything with the help of a jig! Have one? Bring it. We will discuss the features and how to setup any router. Router bit characteristics, categories and how to safely use them will be demonstrated. Half of this class is dedicated to the students to get hands-on practice to gain confidence while using this machine. You will be able to free hand your own name!
Learn with Chuck Engstrom - professional turner -how to prepare and mount a blank, size a tenon, chuck mounting, rough vs. finishing cuts with a "fingernail" bowl gouge. Then, reverse mounting, hollowing with gouges and scrapers and tricks for finishing the base. With Chuck's guidance you'll soon be turning out elegant bowls. After lunch, you will have an opportunity to apply the basics covered in the morning session and enhance your skills. Learn even more techniques for added control with the versatile bowl gouge. You practice hollowing methods needed when forming an inward turned rim.
Get started carving with a simple cowboy boot! Learn the basics, how to hold your tools and what they are called, how to sharpen and how best to tackle a new project. You will need a cut resistant glove and a thumb guard. Students must be at least 13 years old and accompanied by an adult over 18 years of age.
Learn the fundamentals of sharpening hand tools for cleaner cuts, safer use, and better overall performance.
Learn the essentials of dust collection machinery and key accessories, including Magfitt magnetic fittings, to improve shop safety, airflow, and cleanup efficiency.
The Delaware Woodworkers Guild is a 501(c)(7) organization with the purpose to share woodworking knowledge and techniques; to educate through demonstrations, courses and shop visits; to create an inclusive social network for area woodworkers of all ages, and to help charitable causes in our community with our woodworking skills. New members always welcome.
Woodcraft of Wilmington 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 Wilmington we enjoy Helping You Make Wood Work®
The best woodworking has to offer from brands like Festool, JET, RIKON and more!
