Online Instruction

3 Simple Finishes will demystify the world of oils, varnishes, and shellac. There is much to learn about these reactive finishes and the solvent release ones. Come and get information that will simplify your finish work.

Surface preparation is the first step in finishing your project. Learn methods for scraping, sanding, and planing your wood for a great surface.

What kind of table do you sit down at to eat your meals? What sort of table holds your notebook? Tables come in many shapes, several sizes, and each design can make us feel differently when sitting down for a meal or a game of cards. They can have different intentions from a coarse rustic feel to an elegant dining experience. Come and learn how to shape your table for your own design taste.

The chisel is one of those tools that calls up a variety of woodworking jobs: bottle opener, roof tar remover, nail punch, pry bar and screwdriver, if truly needed. But this wedge shaped object is also capable of some of the finest work at the bench if one knows the secrets to tuning and using its shape. Join our Online series with this lecture entitled: Chiseled to learn the chisel’s charms.

Hand planes are a revelation. Learn which hand planes to have close by at the bench. Transform your work.