Classes
Intro to Hand Planes
Intro Hand planes This three hour hands on class will focus on selection, set up, sharpening and usage of planes. We will cover block, smoothing, jointing, shooting and shoulder planes. We will cover proper planing techniques and material holding methods. You will use a variety of vintage and new hand planes. This course is for those new to hand planes or those wanting to get more from their own planes. No deposit is required. The class fee is paid on day of the class. Cash or check accepted. The class fee is $125. An additional student(s) rate is $75 per person. Contact me to schedule a private class.
Intro to Turning
This four hour hands on class will introduce you to the basics of woodturning. Our focus will be on safety while having fun. You will learn how to secure stock to lathe for both spindle and face grain work. We will use spindle gouges, spindle roughing gouges, bowl gouges, parting tools, chucks and much more. You will also be introduced to the basics of sharpening. All tools and materials are provided. No experience required. No deposit is required. The class fee is paid on day of the class. Cash or check accepted. The class fee is $175. An additional student(s) rate is $100 per person. Contact me to schedule a private class.
Sharpening
Learning to sharpen is a important skill to develop in order to achieve superior results. A sharp tool makes all the difference. We will cover sharpening plane blades, card scrapers and chisels using water stones and the Tormek system during this three hour class. We will learn how to improve sharpening jigs and maintain our water stones. We will explore the advantages and disadvantages of various sharpening systems. No deposit is required. The class fee is paid on day of the class. Cash or check accepted. The class fee is $125. An additional student(s) rate is $75 per person. Contact me to schedule a private class.