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Introduction to the Academy

What You’ll Learn

What Others Are Saying About the Academy

Academy Schedule

Map to the Academy

 

Available Courses
 
Fundamentals of Woodworking
 
Basic Furniture Making
 
Intermediate Furniture Making
 
Advanced Furniture Making
 
Cabinet Making
 
Tambour Basics
 
Shaker Wall Clock
 
Routing Basics
 
Basic Lathe Turning
 
Jigs & Fixtures
 
Rocking Horse

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Discover the time-proven approaches used by master craftsmen to perform a variety of spindle and faceplate turning operations ­ plus valuable techniques for tool selection, chisel sharpening and more. In just two days, your turning skills will increase many-fold as you learn the techniques used by the pros to create stunning turned objects; examine a full range of specialized, work-saving turning accessories and even get valuable instruction on how to set-up and maintain your Lathe and cutting tools for optimum performance. You will turn a salt & pepper shaker set, bowl and candlestick in the class.    

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Among the topics covered are:

  • How to set-up & align a wood lathe
  • Special safety procedures that should be followed when lathe turning
  • How to hone all types of lathe chisels to the proper profile using oil, water, ceramic or diamond sharpening stones
  • How to select the right chisel for the task at hand
  • How scraping & shearing techniques are used to turn beads, coves & tapers
  • How to use a Faceplate to turn bowls, plates & similar open-ended objects
  • Using the Live Center to eliminate heat build-up & prevent workpiece burning
  • How the Tailstock Chuck Arbor is used to center-drill lamp standards & similar projects
  • Using the Screw Center to turn small bowls, cups & similar objects
  • Understanding the advantages provided by special lathe chucking systems
  • How to safely sand your turned object while it's still on the lathe

Special, Money-Saving Multiple-Class Discounts!

As you look over the class schedule, you will notice several groups of three courses that occur on consecutive days and are earmarked with an *.  Students who enroll in all three of these classes in a particular grouping will qualify for special tuition discounts.

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