Here is a listing and description of upcoming workshops that may be of interest. The saw sharpening and scraper workshops are new. All are conducted in my shop except the dovetailed box class. Email me for details.
Sharpening Handsaws. July 19 1 day
Hands on experience sharpening rip and cross cut handsaws. We will explore the anatomy and purposes of various types of handsaws, how to clean up and restore handsaws. We will look at various types of jigs and gauges useful for sharpening, and evaluate different types of sawsets. Each student will sharpen both a rip saw and a crosscut saw. We will also spend time developing handsaw techniques, particularly backsaws.
Traditional Molding Plane. August 8-9 2 day
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 2 day
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, 919-781-1911. (http://www.woodcraft.com)
All About Scrapers. August 29 1 day
We will cover the complete range of card scrapers, cabinet 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.
Traditional Toted Smoother. Sept 5-6 2 day
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.
Sharpening Handsaws. July 19 1 day
Hands on experience sharpening rip and cross cut handsaws. We will explore the anatomy and purposes of various types of handsaws, how to clean up and restore handsaws. We will look at various types of jigs and gauges useful for sharpening, and evaluate different types of sawsets. Each student will sharpen both a rip saw and a crosscut saw. We will also spend time developing handsaw techniques, particularly backsaws.
Traditional Molding Plane. August 8-9 2 day
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 2 day
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, 919-781-1911. (http://www.woodcraft.com)
All About Scrapers. August 29 1 day
We will cover the complete range of card scrapers, cabinet 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.
Traditional Toted Smoother. Sept 5-6 2 day
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.