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BASIC WOODWORKING | |
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BEGINNER |
| TIME | 4 WEEKS (includes materials) | |
| PRICE | $190.00 | |
| DESCRIPTION | In this class you will learn about all of the basic tools used in woodworking. The use, care, and sharpening of these tools will be discussed and demonstrated. You will make a half lap joint in wood after having first hand-planed and prepared your stock. Power hand tools will be thoroughly explored, and how and where they fit into your shop. Large shop cabinet equipment will be discussed and demonstrated. During these demonstrations you will also receive hands on experience using proper and safe techniques. Shop safety will be continually discussed and stressed throughout. | |
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TABLE CLASS | |
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INTERMEDIATE |
| TIME | 5 WEEKS (includes materials) | |
| PRICE | $230.00 | |
| DESCRIPTION | Learn how to layout and design a mortise and tenon joint for all applications. The characteristics of solid wood will be discussed and fully illuminated, so that students can better utilize the strength of the material. You will make a small occasional table during this class to demonstrate all that you have learned. Safe machine operation and power tool safety will also be stressed in this class as well. | |
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CABINET CLASS | |
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INTERMEDIATE |
| TIME | 5 WEEKS (includes materials) | |
| PRICE | $240.00 | |
| DESCRIPTION | In t his class you will learn basic plywood cabinet construction. Learn how to make and install solid wood doors and face frames. Different types of drawer construction will be discussed and demonstrated. You will also have the option of including a drawer in the cabinet you make in this all while learning how to install drawers and runners. Safe machine operation is also stressed in this class. | |
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FINISHING CLASS | |
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BEGINNER |
| TIME | 1 NIGHT | |
| PRICE | $45.00 | |
| DESCRIPTION | In this class you will learn the steps neccessary to achieving a factory look finish. The differences between oil base, water borne, and solvent base finishes. The emphasis here is helping you find a finish that is right for you, and one that does not require any special equipment or environment for you to achieve professional results. | |
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SHARPENING | |
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BEGINNER |
| TIME | 1 NIGHT | |
| PRICE | $45.00 | |
| DESCRIPTION | How to sharpen chisels, hand planer blades, and cabinet scrapers. How to tune up your router bits. Several methods, from high tech to low tech, will be discussed and demonstrated. You will get hands on experience using these various methods. You will be able to have "scarey sharp" tools always at the ready. | |
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BASIC TURNING - SPINDLE & BOWL TURNING | |
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BEGINNER |
| TIME | 4 NIGHTS (includes materials) | |
| PRICE | $230.00 | |
| DESCRIPTION | In this class you will learn the basics of bowl and spindle turning. You will become aware of the different turning tools and their sharpening techniques. You will learn the many ways to mount a blank and turn a small bowl. You will acquire the skills you need to turn on the axis, learning to turn a pommel, bead and cove, and taper. You will gain the knowledge of what tools and equipment you should acquire to continue in the satisfying area of woodworking. | |
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CLASS
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STUDENTS' CHOICE - Make what you want . . . Your Choice . . . Your Project | |
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INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED |
| TIME | 5 WEEKS | |
| PRICE | $200.00 | |
| DESCRIPTION | In this class you supply your own plans and materials. Once approved, we will supply all the tools, equipment, and knowledge you will need to successfully build your project. You not only will learn a lot of techniques from your project, but you will also learn techniques from the other projects being constructed in this class. Class size is limited for obvious reasons, and we will have to approve your project prior to the class because of space limitations. | |
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| We do not give monitary refunds but do give 100% credit to those who have paid but can't take the class. Which will be applied to any future class they choose. |
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