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.
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.