The purpose of this Workshop is to teach the basics of shaping and sharpening carving gouges (and other curved-edge tools). The Workshop will cover (1) creating the proper geometry of the cutting edge, (2) honing the edge, and (3) polishing … Continue reading →
Sharp tools are required for accuracy, safety, and craftsmanship. Dull edges tear fibers, fight the grain, and force you to work harder than you should. Sharp edges glide, slice, and leave surfaces that require little to no sanding. If you … Continue reading →
Are you ready to move beyond the big box lumber supply? Do you want the skills to be able to covert rough kiln dry lumber into project ready boards at any thickness you need? If so – David Knipfer will … Continue reading →
Learn how to make your own twist pen! All materials are provided and you will leave with a pen that you created yourself. Students will learn the process of making a pen including the selection of a wood blank, preparing … Continue reading →
This hands-on workshop is for those members that have their own sharpening equipment, but are not producing truly sharp edges. We will review the basics of sharpening and honing edge tools that include chisels, plane irons, and card scrapers. After … Continue reading →
The mortise and tenon joint is one of the most important joints used in building high quality furniture that can last generations. You will learn: the anatomy of this important joint, how to design and layout the correct size for … Continue reading →
This two-session workshop will introduce methods for laying out, marking, and cutting dovetail corner joints by hand. The first session will focus on full (“through”) dovetails, and the second session will focus on half-blind dovetails, as are typically used for … Continue reading →
This forthcoming two-hour workshop will teach students the tools and techniques for sharpening handsaws, including: Panel saws, Dovetail saws, Rip saws, and Crosscut saws. Techniques will be demonstrated, and then each student will be provided a saw sharpening file, … Continue reading →
Hand planes can provide more control and better results over power tools alone. They can be a fast and effective way of achieving smooth surfaces without a lot of sanding, flatten boards and table tops, and fine tune joinery. Participants … Continue reading →
