Classes are limited to a maximum of 3 people and generally are intensive exercises on a topic, lasting one or two days from 9 am to 5 pm. Each student has their own workbench. A tool list and a class manual accompany each class. Lunch is provided each day. One day workshops are $80 and two day workshops are $160. Generally, all tools and materials are supplied, though there may be an additional materials fee for some classes.
All About Scrapers. August 29
We will cover the complete range of card scrapers and scraper planes, how to adjust these tools and how to get the best results from them. Learn to sharpen and adjust scrapers to apply a smooth surface to your work. We will make several useful jigs for use in preparing card scrapers for use.
Hand Tool Sharpening. August 30
We will cover all aspects of sharpening essential handtools for the workshop including plane blades, chisels, scrapers, spokeshaves and drawknives. Participants are encouraged to bring their own tools to work on or I will provide tools. If you have any speciific sharpening needs, please let me know.
Traditional Bench Jointer Plane. September 19-20
Make a 22” close-handled bench plane using traditional tools such as mortise chisels, floats, and curved rasps. Students will fit a traditionally forged plane blade and use the plane to prepare edge joints for glue up. There will be a materials cost for this workshop.
I will be demonstrating out at the Silk Hope Farmer's Day festival September 5-6. This is a ral down-home festival with a lot of steam-powered woodworking going on, plus blacksmithing, a sorgum press and etc.
All About Scrapers. August 29
We will cover the complete range of card scrapers and scraper planes, how to adjust these tools and how to get the best results from them. Learn to sharpen and adjust scrapers to apply a smooth surface to your work. We will make several useful jigs for use in preparing card scrapers for use.
Hand Tool Sharpening. August 30
We will cover all aspects of sharpening essential handtools for the workshop including plane blades, chisels, scrapers, spokeshaves and drawknives. Participants are encouraged to bring their own tools to work on or I will provide tools. If you have any speciific sharpening needs, please let me know.
Traditional Bench Jointer Plane. September 19-20
Make a 22” close-handled bench plane using traditional tools such as mortise chisels, floats, and curved rasps. Students will fit a traditionally forged plane blade and use the plane to prepare edge joints for glue up. There will be a materials cost for this workshop.
I will be demonstrating out at the Silk Hope Farmer's Day festival September 5-6. This is a ral down-home festival with a lot of steam-powered woodworking going on, plus blacksmithing, a sorgum press and etc.
