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This class is intended for those interested in different types of hand carving wood. We’ll cover different styles, types of woods, tools needed, and how to sharpen them. We’ll even go into spoon carving where each student will get to start their own spoon! Very fun and informative one day class.
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Taking our hand plane class is a great way to learn how to use your hand planes, and choose which planes you need for their intended uses. One of the most crucial parts of any hand plane is setup and sharpening. We’ll demonstrate each of these throughout the course of the day. We talk about different styles and brands, there intended uses, their maintenance needs, and a little bit of history. This is a full day class with both demonstrations and hands on work. If you are new to woodworking and want to get into hand tools, or are experienced but not quite sure why your tools don’t perform as they should, this is a great and very fun class to take.
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This class is intended for those interested in different types of hand carving wood. We’ll cover different styles, types of woods, tools needed, and how to sharpen them. We’ll even go into spoon carving where each student will get to start their own spoon! Very fun and informative one day class.
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Come and learn how to use epoxy to add accents and beyond to your woodworking. Emphasis is put on types of epoxy and how to use them for each piece. We’ll cover the ins and outs of whats best for each style of woodworking. This class is intended for the woodworker who wants to add that little bit of flair to their wood projects. We’ll make small charcuterie boards in this 2 night course to use what you learn.
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In the class we’ll demonstrate different oil finishes, some you know, and some you might not. We’ll discuss their structure, safety, best application methods, and what each is best suited for. You’ll leave with an outstanding knowledge of how to apply a better finish for each of your upcoming projects.
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De-mystify this joint that’s been used for centuries. Learn to saw properly, how to use hand tools to get those crisp edges we all drool over when we see them. We’ll discuss how to do layouts, which steps are most critically and give you some great little hints to make your joints strong first of all, then pretty. It’s a very fun, challenging and relaxing class. We’ve even got a list of what we consider are the bare essentials for hand joinery.
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What to expect: The first part we discuss and show the 12 different types of wood that are available. We then show how to use a table saw correctly and safely. We go right into glue up. The second half we show you how to use a planer and belt sander. We then pick an edging style and show you how to use a router table. We then show you how to use an orbital sander. Finally, we oil up the board to protect and bring out the natural grain. Lastly bring home your new custom cutting board!
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Spend a day learning how to make a Walnut Mitered box. We do a lot of demonstration how to cut miters properly, how to use a shooting plane, how to cut splines to add strength to your miters, how to make liners, how to maintain grain direction in a box, and final finish and sanding. This class is intended as a hands on demonstration. The boxes we build will be sent to Lemons Of Love. They will donate the boxes to cancer survivors as a a keepsake box. You will get the knowledge on how to build them, get to have a hands on experience, and you’ll leave with enough walnut to build your own.
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During this class we will demonstrate and display every step required for you to build your own 3d cutting board. We’ll go over the use of the machines and materials for you to learn the best way to build these beautiful boards.
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January 28, 29, & 30, 2025 6pm – 9pm each night
Come make this classic chess board in this three evening class. This mostly power tool class will help you get everything cut straight, parallel, and glued properly. We’ll be using maple and walnut as the contrast wood. WG Carlough will be the instructor on this class and brings over 20 years of instructing experience. Max class size is 4. -
January 25, 2025 1pm - 3pm
Learn the art of using a lathe! We’ll be turning bowls on a lathe to get you familiar with the tools, and so you can turn a beautiful bowl! We’ll be making them out of either cherry, or black limba and you’ll take home a fully finished bowl ready to use! It’s much more fun to eat ice cream from you own hand made bowl! Cost is $130 which includes everything including materials, shop time, and professional instruction. Max class size is 3 Beginner to intermediate -
January 25, 2025 9am - 11am
Learn the art of using a lathe! We’ll be turning bowls on a lathe to get you familiar with the tools, and so you can turn a beautiful bowl! We’ll be making them out of either cherry, or black limba and you’ll take home a fully finished bowl ready to use! It’s much more fun to eat ice cream from you own hand made bowl! Cost is $130 which includes everything including materials, shop time, and professional instruction. Max class size is 3 Beginner to intermediate
