Woodcraft of Dallas

Mortise & Tenon Joinery

Saturday, April 5, 9 AM - 6 PM

HANDS-ON. The mortise and tenon is one of the oldest and strongest joints in woodworking history. It is used in almost every type of furniture construction including chairs, stools, tables, beds and cabinet door frames. Many woodworkers are afraid of this joint but, after attending the class, you will have a great understanding of it. This lecture/demo/hands-on class will show how to make the joint using various tools including hand tools, plunge router, router table, table saw, band saw, drill press and hollow chisel mortiser.

Basic Pen Turning Class

Sunday, April 6, 9 AM - 5 PM

HANDS-ON. 14 Years and older, under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. We have a new Pen Instructor! Join Chuck Silber as he brings the world of pen turning to life. Pen turning on the lathe is a great hobby that can also make extra money. Chuck has a great hands-on approach to teaching and will show students all the steps of how to set up your lathe with the right mandrel and bushings for easy pen turning with great results. You will leave the class with a top notch looking pen and the skills needed to make many more.

Basic Turning

Part 1: Monday, April 7, 6 PM - 10 PM

Part 2: Tuesday, April 8, 6 PM - 10 PM

Part 3: Wednesday, April 9, 6 PM - 10 PM

HANDS-ON. Paul DeMars will teach this dynamic and fundamental, "3-session", class for all beginning turners. Session #1: Spindle Turning. This class is geared to help you get started on the lathe. Tool selection, handling, safety and machine basics will be covered. You will learn how to make cuts to produce beads, coves and other basic spindle shapes. Session #2: Bowl Turning/Face Grain. Perfect your basic skills by learning to turn a wooden bowl. Face plate turning, tool selection, techniques, sanding and finishing will be covered. Session #3: Bowl Turning/End- Grain. Learn to turn another style of bowl by it's end-grain. End-grain bowls are very different than face-grain bowls and will allow you to expand your turning skills. Paul is a great teacher and will provide each student with hands-on skills that will last a lifetime.