Woodcraft of Cleveland

Introduction To Resin Casting (Alumilite Clear Slow)

Part 1: Thursday, July 24, 9:30 AM - 1 PM

Part 2: Thursday, July 31, 9:30 AM - 1 PM

This two day class will teach you how to cast pen or project blanks with Alumilite Clear Slow resin. Spend two days with Robert as he guides you through the resin casting process and answers any questions you have pertaining to the casting process. Day one will start with an explanation and demo of the resin casting process. Robert will walk you through the tools and equipment needed as well as talk about the nuances of resin casting, giving tips and tricks along the way. Finish day one by casting your very own project blanks that you will take home on the second day. On day two, Robert will walk you through how to prepare, turn, and finish a blank made from the same Alumilite Clear Slow resin (not the blank cast on day one). While the resin will be set and able to be handled, Alumilite Clear Slow takes a week to fully cure. The blank you turn will dress a Wall Street II pen, vegetable peeler, or coffee scoop (turner's choice). Students will leave the class with a project blank or two, and a completed turned project.

Intermediate Hand Cut Joinery: Dovetails

Friday, July 25, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

If you’re interested in hand tools and hand cut joinery, this series is for you! Take one or all, at your own pace and in your own order. The most popular and strongest of the hand cut joints, the dovetail is considered by many to be the ultimate show of precision, strength, and artistry. In this class we will be focusing on the origins of the dovetail, when it was used on a daily basis because of its strength instead of its appearance. In one night you will learn layout, precise measurements, cut matching pins and tails, and at the end of the day have a functional dovetail joint cut by hand.

Adirondack Chair

Part 1: Saturday, July 26, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Part 2: Sunday, July 27, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Build this adirondack chair with the included template kit. You will use the table saw, jointer, band saw and router table to build this comfortable chair. At the end of this two day class you will leave with a completed chair ready for finish and template kit to build additional chairs, Dave will also discuss various finishing options. Chair will be built with weather resistant wood.