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WoodWorks seminars and hands-on workshops are two hours long and taught by accomplished professionals who put their heart, soul and reputation into every class. We cover a broad range of topics, providing how-to information along with useful techniques designed to improve your results, further your skills and stretch your vision of woodworking.
Seminars & Hands-On Workshops At-a-Glance Click on any seminar, hands-on workshop title or presenter name for more details. Seminars are shown in RED. Hands-on workshops are shown in BLUE. Some classes begin prior to the opening of the show. This schedule allows you to take a class and then immediately go on to the Show Floor.
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Marquetry and Inlay in Depth Jane Burke Marquetry is the art of using veneer of different wood species to create a design or picture. In this seminar, you will be shown how to do marquetry for making inlays, medallions or veneering entire surfaces. You will learn which tools are needed, how to choose veneer, where to find designs that are suitable for marquetry and how a pattern is transferred onto veneer. The craft knife cutting technique will be demonstrated as well as how to glue veneer onto a substrate. Also, see sanding techniques and find out which finishes are best to use when working with wood veneer. For a preview of marquetry items made by Jane Burke, visit www.gtcreations.com.
Mastering Your Table Saw Frank Klausz Optimize your table saw after Frank shows you how. He begins with proper set up and how to use the saw safely and efficiently to consistently produce clean, accurate cuts. Frank discusses dadoing, ripping, rabbeting, cross cutting and other important woodworking operations. Learn what features to look for when buying your saw, which blades work best, and how to outfit your saw with the best accessories and jigs.
The Art of the Lidded Box Matthew Hill Making an end grain lidded box with a snug fitting lid is Matthew’s focus in this step-by-step demonstration, but you learn how to make them too. He starts with a discussion on wood selection, the fundamental consideration. Tool selection, profiling and sharpening are covered, and techniques to create your own tools. Creating detail
using the spindle gouge, skew chisels, shear scraper, hollowing tools are explained. You’ll also learn how to eliminate the problem of torn grain.
Crazy Sharp Andy Rae Sharp edge tools are key to good cuts. But what is “sharp,” and how do you get there? Furnituremaker Andy Rae demonstrates hands-on sharpening, discussing the tools, the supplies, and the correct sequence of steps that let even beginners master this fundamental woodworking technique. See what a truly sharp edge looks like, and why it lasts longer between re-sharpenings. Discover what sharpening gear you need (and what you don’t) and how to prepare and hone your chisels and plane irons with edges so keen they’ll slice wood like the finest of Samurai swords—only without the bloodshed. Crazy.
Making Classic Wooden Joints with Power Tools Yeung Chan Joinery has played an important role in furniture construction from the beginning, but how joints are made today has changed dramatically. In this highly practical seminar, you will learn how to make classic joints using the table saw, bandsaw, mortising machine, drill press and router. Yeung shares professional tips and techniques as he gives you the confidence to tackle any joint required to build fine furniture.
Turbo Charge Your Router Andy Rae Ever wonder what your router would be like on steroids? Here’s your chance to unleash its potential, from routing “smart” and choosing useful and unique router bits to buying and building the right router accessories and jigs, including clever devices you can make in the shop. Properly equipped, your new, “souped-up” power tool will shape curves and flatten surfaces; smooth difficult woods without tearout; produce dead-accurate mortises, dovetails and other joints; cut intricate inlay patterns on the fly; rout precisely identical parts; mill custom-sized dowels from the wood of your choice; and so much more. Find out how to make your router one of the handiest tools in the shop.
Woodworking Jigs and Fixtures Yeung Chan Learn how to design and build jigs and fixtures for many woodworking operations using easy set ups for the table saw, drill press and router. Yeung shows you a wide range of jigs and fixtures as he covers principles which incorporate safety features and increase the accuracy and versatility of your tools. Discover which hardware and materials work best, and then apply what you learn to build your own.
Inlay Techniques Garrett Hack Over three millennia ago Egyptian craftsmen were decorating their work with inlays of small intricate patterns of contrasting woods and ceramic. Inlaying bandings, fine string lines, or larger solid wood (or bone or silver) pieces into your furniture can be a delightful and playful way to enhance and add value to it. The basic inlay technique is to cut a groove or recess, make the inlay and size it to fit. Garrett demonstrates some basic inlays, makes some of the useful tools for this work (and lots more besides), and discusses ways to use these decorative details in your designs.
Turning a Face Grain Box Matthew Hill Face grain boxes can be functional as well as beautiful, offering wonderful design possibilities. This challenging project is simplified as Matthew guides you through the process from start to finish. He covers a variety of techniques from bowl turning to hollow turning and how to use jamb chucks. You’ll learn which woods work best, how to power sand the inside form and then, reversing and finishing the outside bottom surface.
Hand Tool Skills for Traditional Woodworking Yeung Chan Hand tools can make your woodworking experience more enjoyable and raise your woodworking skills to a higher level. In this essential class, Yeung focuses on which tools to use and why, how to tune and sharpen them and what to look for when buying quality hand tools. Learn many useful techniques and tricks designed to save you time, make your work easier and safer.
Plane Like a Pro Andy Rae Intrigued by hand planes, but frustrated getting them to work? Find out why pros use this ancient but invaluable tool for speed, accuracy and refinement in their work, and how you can, too. This in-depth class covers the key aspects that make a plane perform to a higher level, from proper tune-up and setup to sharpening for specific tasks and learning the right grip, stance and body-English. With the correct know-how, you’ll soon kiss your sander goodbye and start making whisper-thin shavings, fitting joints with ultimate precision, smoothing and flattening difficult woods, and leaving a gleaming surface unsurpassed by any other tool. No noise or dust—just a pile of beautiful shavings at your feet!
The Art of the Lidded Box Matthew Hill Making an end grain lidded box with a snug fitting lid is Matthew’s focus in this step-by-step demonstration, but you learn how to make them too. He starts off with a discussion on wood selection, the fundamental consideration. Tool selection, profiling and sharpening are covered, and techniques to create your own tools. Creating detail using the: spindle gouge, skew chisels, shear scraper, hollowing tools are explained. You’ll also learn how to eliminate the problem of torn grain.
HANDS-ON WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS
Make Your Own Bandsaw Box Geoffrey Noden Get your hands on the bandsaw under Geoffrey's watchful eye. He'll walk you through the procedure for quickly cutting and finishing a lidded bandsaw box, and you'll not only keep the finished box, but also the knowledge of how to make it safely. You'll see several variations on the design to spark your creativity in making your own boxes, and you'll probably pick up a few pointers on general bandsaw techniques as well. Class size is limited. Early registration is encouraged to ensure your spot.
Making Decorative Details Garrett Hack Working with simple tools made by you in this workshop, you will cut a variety of alluring and unique details: side beads along a table apron, raised beads known as cockbeads used to highlight the edge of a drawer, and fine inlay lines known as strings. The tools are called scratchstocks, essentially pieces of tool steel filed to shape and held in a wooden fence. You'll also explore other edge details like: chamfers and bevels, along with some surfaces off a plane that are so polished they glisten. Class size is limited. Early registration is encouraged to ensure your spot.
Marquetry and Inlay Jane Burke In this hands-on workshop you will make a sheet of marquetry using different wood veneers which you will cut with a craft knife. No experience is necessary to use the power tools you’ll need to make this project. With what you learn in this workshop you could create beautiful pictures in wood, make inlays which can be inlaid into furniture, or can be used to liven up an existing piece of furniture. Marquetry is a versatile art form which will add value and beauty to your woodworking projects. Bring your reading glasses. Class size is limited. Early registration is encouraged to ensure your spot.
Learning to Turn Harry Memelink This hands-on workshop gets you safely on a lathe and with a dash of Kiwi humor. No time is wasted as Harry shows you how to use turning tools like gouges and parting tools safely, how to rough out a blank, adjust the turning speed and then how to turn a simple project, a honey dipper. He covers a wide range of practical information that gives you the ability to cut grooves, sand & finish, separate the ends and you'll go home with new skills and a brand new honey dipper. Class size is limited. Early registration is encouraged to ensure your spot.
Beginner Birdhouse Jane Burke If you are new to woodworking and a little intimidated by all those whirring tools, this is a great way to get started in the wonderful world of woodworking. You will make a birdhouse, which you can take home with you, using power tools. You will learn how to cut wood to length, glue pieces together, drill holes and make a hinge. This is a fun project for teenagers, wives of woodworkers, and those guys who want to ease their way into woodworking. Bring safety glasses. Class size is limited. Early registration is encouraged to ensure your spot.
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