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If you've always wanted to use handtools like a pro, then here is your
opportunity. In this six-day class you'll learn lots of new tips and
techniques as you construct a beautiful nightstand complete with a
dovetailed drawer. Lonnie will teach you his time-tested techniques for
sharpening your chisels and planes quickly and effectively. He'll also
demonstrate his techniques for using the three essential handplanes: smooth
planes, block planes and shoulder planes. As you construct your own table
you'll learn to cut dovetails and fit a drawer to precise tolerances that
you never thought were possible.
At
the week's end you'll take home an attractive table and lots of new skills. This
is one of our most popular classes--so don’t miss out!
"There's not
a drawer in my entire house that fits like the one I made myself in Lonnie's
class."--George C., NC
Here's what you'll learn in this exciting week:
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Cut dovetails by
hand and solid techniques for ensuring a precise fit
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Smooth wood
quickly with a plane and avoid the tedium of sanding
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Sharpen chisels
and planes quickly--without a lot of fuss
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Tune a block
plane and when and how to use it
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Use a shoulder
plane--an important and underrated tool
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Cut and fit
mortise-and-tenon joints, a key component of furniture making
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Construct a
dovetailed drawer and fit it precisely with a plane
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Understand wood
movement so your furniture doesn't self destruct when the seasons change
Class
size is limited to 9 students so that you'll receive personal attention and
instruction.
Note: The shop is
air conditioned for
your comfort!
Prerequisite: None
Woodworking Essentials Class
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