On May 20th, 2017 – 9:00am – 4:00pm. Bull Valley Hardwood will be hosting a product launch for the Robert Sorby line of wood turning (lathe) tools, carving tools, chisels, lathe chucks & sharpening tools! Robert Sorby tools are considered to be the best wood turning tools available. Manufactured in Sheffield, England, they are made of the finest materials and come with the best warranty in the industry.
This will be an open house event, with Robert Sorby tool demonstrations and wood turning techniques demonstrated throughout the day.
SPECIAL PRICING will be offered on May 20th only, on the Robert Sorby line of tools, our extensive assortment of exotic turning blanks, veneers for segmented turning and Laguna Lathes.
Joining us at the product launch, will be two world-class wood turners and experts in the selection and use of Robert Sorby tools – Michael Roper of Golden, Colorado – www.roperwoodturning.com & Kevin Bedgood of Lancaster, Pennsylvania – www.kevinbedgood.com. Check out their websites to see the impressive accomplishments they have achieved throughout their careers. We’re excited to have these world-class experts participate in this special event!
If you already own some Robert Sorby tools, but have questions on their use, feel free to bring them in and talk to our experts.
Please join us for this exciting addition to our woodworkers’ paradise! Follow us on Facebook for additional details – as they become available. We can also be contacted at: www.bullvalleyhardwood.com, 815-701-9400, bvhsales@bullvalleyhardwood.com or at 1251 Cobblestone Way, Woodstock, IL.
Thanks to you all for helping to make Bull Valley Hardwood successful!
This class will cover the two major categories of wood – Hardwood & Softwood. The focus of the class will be on domestic and exotic hardwoods.
We will cover hardwood lumber grading; common defects and their impact on the wood and your wood project; & wood movement and project design considerations, as a result of wood movement.
We will also review sheet goods – grades, uses and types.
There is a $25.00 charge for this class. Please register and pay in advance.
At this session we will identify a variety of hand tools, their names, and how they are used. It will include measuring and layout tools, cutting tools, and slicing/smoothing tools. We will also discuss how to choose the ones that will work best for you.
There is a $25.00 charge for this class. Please register and pay in advance.
This session follows up on the HAND TOOLS and POWER TOOLS sessions where we will discuss how to maintain and sharpen them. We will discuss how to clean off such things as table saw blades and demonstrate how to sharpen a variety of tools such as scrapers, chisels, plane irons, and saws
There is a $25.00 charge for this class. Please register and pay in advance.
This class will explore in detail:
- Three of the more advanced joints (and various types of each)
- Lap Joints
- Mortise-and-Tenon Joints
- Dovetail Joints
- The common use for each of these
- Describe/Demonstrate how to lay out each
- Demonstrate how to make the joints with hand tools and/or power tools
There is a $25.00 charge for this class. Please register and pay in advance.
In this class, we’ll discuss the many uses of hardwood veneer, the pros and cons of using hardwood veneers over solid hardwood, veneering tools and supplies, such as adhesives, shooting boards, veneer saws, substrates and water tape. We’ll show you how to cut veneer, create perfect seams, glue your pieces to a substrate, the proper use of substrates and how to trim veneer to size. Well also cover inlays and the process of cutting your own veneers. In addition, we will demonstrate how to re-saw lumber to make your own veneer.
There is a $25.00 charge for this class. Please register and pay in advance.
At this session we will show, discuss and demonstrate how to make various jigs that can be used with hand tools and machine tools. If you make a number of the same things, jigs will help you to make them quicker and more accurate.
There is a $45.00 charge for this class. Please register and pay in advance.
At this session we will show, discuss and demonstrate how to make various jigs that can be used with hand tools and machine tools. If you make a number of the same things, jigs will help you to make them quicker and more accurate.
There is a $45.00 charge for this class. Please register and pay in advance.
At this session we will show, discuss and demonstrate how to make various jigs that can be used with hand tools and machine tools. If you make a number of the same things, jigs will help you to make them quicker and more accurate.
There is a $25.00 charge for this class. Please register and pay in advance.
At this session we will talk about how to bend wood and where you may need bent wood parts. We will discuss the best types of wood that bend and demonstrate how you can bend them with and without steaming them.
There is a $25.00 charge for this class. Please register and pay in advance.