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.
Traditional Molding Plane. August 8-9
Make a simple side escapement molding plane using traditional tools and floats. Students will make and fit a plane blade and will use this plane to cut a piece of molding. We will explore several different methods of shaping the profile of a molding plane including scratch stock, mother planes and a variety of other types of planes. We will also cut and shape, harden and temper the blade for the plane.
Simple Dovetailed Box. August 15-16
Learn the skills and techniques necessary to design and layout simple through dovetails. We will explore the types and the structure of dovetails, look at the various tools and jigs that are necessary and also make a simple dovetail jig useful for laying out these joints. On the second day we will make a simple dovetailed box suitable for pencils or long matches, with a sliding top. This workshop is conducted at the Woodcraft Store, Raleigh NC. (http://www.woodcraft.com)
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 Toted Smoother. September 5-6
Make a close-handled coffin-shaped smoothing 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 smooth a panel. There will be a materials cost for this workshop.
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.
Traditional Molding Plane. August 8-9
Make a simple side escapement molding plane using traditional tools and floats. Students will make and fit a plane blade and will use this plane to cut a piece of molding. We will explore several different methods of shaping the profile of a molding plane including scratch stock, mother planes and a variety of other types of planes. We will also cut and shape, harden and temper the blade for the plane.
Simple Dovetailed Box. August 15-16
Learn the skills and techniques necessary to design and layout simple through dovetails. We will explore the types and the structure of dovetails, look at the various tools and jigs that are necessary and also make a simple dovetail jig useful for laying out these joints. On the second day we will make a simple dovetailed box suitable for pencils or long matches, with a sliding top. This workshop is conducted at the Woodcraft Store, Raleigh NC. (http://www.woodcraft.com)
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 Toted Smoother. September 5-6
Make a close-handled coffin-shaped smoothing 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 smooth a panel. There will be a materials cost for this workshop.
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.
