101 Classes
In 101 classes you will learn all there is about the given topic. These classes focus on a single topic and are great for anyone including the advanced woodworker who wants to brush up on new things. Most classes are either 1 day class, or a night class which gives you plenty of time to absorb all the information in class.
Joinery 101
Looking to learn the vast amount of woodworking joints used in furniture? Then this class is ideal for you to learn woodworking joinery. In the class, we will begin with an overview of joints and various ways of making them. Then we will practice joints utilizing the tablesaw, router table, mitersaw, Festool Domino, Kreg pocket screw jig, handsaws, and hand planes. The 1st half of practice will be geared towards using power tools. The 2nd half of the practice will be geared more towards hand tools and some power tools. You will also learn how to sharpen chisels and hand planes using the worksharp and sharpening stones. By the end of the class you will know some of these joints: dovetails, mortise and tenon, tongue and groove, miters, dowel joint, pocket screws, Festool Dominos, dadoes and rabbets, splines, biscuits, and lap joints.
Key Points
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Understand the best joints for the project in mind
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Sharpening hand tools
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Utilize accessories
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Layout of joints and setting up tools
Class Size: 4 Students (1 session class)
Dates:
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April 21st Sunday @ 9:00am - 1:00pm
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May 19th Sunday @ 9:00am - 1:00pm
Price: $280 + $32 materials fee
Tools Required:
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Paper/pencil and notebook (for note taking if you wish)
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Safety glasses, ear protection, dust mask
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16ft tape measure
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combination square (optional)
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set of chisels 1/4" to 1" (optional)
Sharp Tools 101
Having a set of sharp chisels and a hand plane is essential for any woodworker to have. In this class, you will experience the various ways to sharpen your tools to a sharp keen edge. The "Worksharp" will be the cornerstone to this class as I demonstrate how to use it to sharpen hand tools. Also, Waterstones and sandpaper will be discussed as options. Please bring your dull hand tools to practice on. You'll be going home with some razor edge tools ready to clean up some wood for your next project.
Key Points
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Learn how to use the Worksharp
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Simple process of using sandpaper
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Maintaining your sharpened tools and sharpening systems
Class Size: 4 Students (1 session class)
Dates:
- May 20th Monday @ 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Price: $120 + $0 materials fee
Tools Required:
Hand planes/chisels needed to be sharpened to practice with
Handplanes 101
Handplanes are a vital tools in any woodworking shop and in this class you will learn how to use the range of handplanes. The class will focus on selection, setup, sharpening, and proper usage. There will also be discussion on specialty planes such as shoulder planes, moulding planes, and scrapers. Please bring your own hand planes to use if you would like.
Key Points
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Selecting the planes for the task
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Setting up your plane
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Learn how to use specialty planes
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Learn how to read the grain of the wood to reduce tear out
Class Size: 4 Students (1 session class)
Dates:
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May 21st Tuesday @ 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Price: $120 + $0 materials fee
Wipe on Finishing 101
looking to learn more about wood finishing? In this class we will go over one type of application for finishing your project. Wiping on finish is the easiest and simplest way to complete a project. We will discuss different products, ways to wipe on, pros/cons, and cleanup. This will be a hands on class where you will be applying different finish products to sample sized boards so you can take them home once dry.
Key Points
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Discuss the pros/cons to each finish product
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Following the steps to apply wipe on finish
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Learn how to make your own wipe on finish
Class Size: 4 Students (1 session class)
Dates:
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January 8th Monday @ 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Price: $120 + $0 materials fee