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In this class, we’ll have the assistance of the subject matter experts from General Finishes and Apollo Sprayers! We’ll cover finishing techniques – wood preparation, staining, color layering and top coating, and we’ll discuss the reasons for selecting the various finishes, based on the desired outcome of the project. We will be finishing a couple of pieces of furniture, so you can see the finished results in the class.

In the process, we will incorporate the theory behind HVLP Spraying and the technique of spray finishing. Our goal here is to “de-mystify the art of spray finishing”. Most people do not realize how simple it is to spray finish, especially with the best-in-class Apollo HVLP spraying system.

There is a minimal charge for this class: $15.00. Seating is limited, so reserve your seat as soon as possible! Call: 815.701.9400 to reserve your seat.

The date on this event is tentative!!!  We are still working out the details.  Check back for an update.  

This event will give you an opportunity to meet with and ask questions of the many vendors Bull Valley Hardwood works with.  There will be sales on most products and raffles for “giveaways”!

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.

In this class, we will discuss a variety of power tools used in the art of woodworking.  Covered will be the most common power tools:  Jointer, Planer, Table Saw, Band Saw, Router/Router Bits, Drills/Drill Press and the Orbital Sander.    We will also touch briefly on the various Belt Sanders, the Lathe and the always important – Dust Collector.

We will review the parts of the various machines and their adjustments, safety tips for each machine and the tuning and maintenance of the equipment.

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.

In this class we will cover Wood Prep & Glue-up:

• What to look for when choosing wood
• Once it is chosen, how to rough cut it to size
• Demonstrate how to square up a board
  • Face – jointer
  • Other face – surface planer
  • Edge – jointer
  • Other edge – table saw
• Discuss laying out joinery and checking for fit
• Discuss/show a variety of glues and what they are used for
  • PVA
  • Hide Glue
  • Gorilla Glue
  • Epoxy
  • Urea Formaldehyde
• Talk about/show a variety of clamps and what they are used for
• Dry Fitting
• Discuss/demonstrate how to put on glue (each type)

Next we’ll review Basic Joinery:

• Identify 5 basic joints
  • Edge Joint
  • Butt Joint
  • Dado/Groove Joint
  • Rabbet Joint
  • Miter Joint
• Describe common uses for each of these
• Describe/demonstrate how to lay out each
• Demonstrate how to make them with hand tools or power tools or both

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.