Summer is nearly over and Fall is just around the corner. PFW has a full schedule of woodworking workshops and seminars for you to enjoy, including some important new offerings.
Rescheduled Tablesaw Techniques-- This tool is
the central joinery tool forthose involved with furniture making. Spend a day learning how to set one up with precision, and learning how to use it to its best advantage. We cover shop made jigs and their construction, and offer many ideas for both safety and accuracy. Labor Day Saturday, September 4.
Total Beginner I -- The name says it all - this is truly a course for the person who has never before worked in a shop or with power or hand tools. Build a beautiful and strong bookcase in 7 fast paced evenings. You will learn to safely operate the table saw and other stationary woodworking tools, work with a table mounted router, and work with both solid wood and cabinet grade plywood. 7 Thursday evenings, starting September 9.
Basic Carcase Construction -- Learn to build the basic cabinet using both plywood and solid wood. Learn the essentials of cabinet-making and you will be able to build a kitchen cabinet, bathroom vanity, living room built-in, entertainment center -- you name it. This is the ultimate scaleable project. Weekend of September 11.
Newly Added Measuring and Marking --This one evening course, part of our "short course" series, will help you learn to measure and mark with precision. If you can't mark out a joint, you can't cut it. Learn how the pros do it. Tuesday evening, September 14.
Newly Added Techniques in Veneering -- When we added the Portsmouth Card Table to the Master Class series to start in January, we knew we had to add veneering to the Fall schedule. Here it is; a chance to learn how to veneer in ways both historic and modern. Weekend of September 18.
Newly Added Router Basics I -- Never touched a router?
This course is for you. The router is a versatile and accurate tool. Come and learn the safe and effective operation of this workshop utility player. Two Tuesday evenings, September 21 and 28.
Doors and Drawers -- In this weekend course learn to build the door and drawer for the basic carcase course cabinet. This is cabinet making - Part Two. Weekend of September 25.
Basic Sharpening -- Handtools are wonderful, but only if they are sharp. Learn how to quickly and reliably turn a dull tool into one that is a pleasure to use. Saturday, October 2. The high speed grinding rig was featured in the August September 2010 issue of American Woodworker Magazine.
Planecraft -- Learn to use the most accurate tool in the shop's entire arsenal. With a hand plane you can achieve the perfect finish, and the perfect joint. These versatile workhorses are a pleasure once you unlock their secrets. Sunday, October 3.
Woodworking Machinery Basics-- In two busy evenings, learn to safely operate the principal stationary woodworking machines including the table saw, bandsaw, jointer and planer. This is a hands-on class. Monday and Tuesday evenings, October 4-5.
Asian Influenced Stool-- A special router jig to shape the seat; angled mortise and tenon joinery; wedged through tenons. This 3 day course will expand your skills and present you with a beautiful, hand-crafted stool. Take advantage of the three day Columbus Day weekend and join us at PFW for a great project. Saturday through Monday, October 9-11.
Handcut Dovetails -- When you proudly show off your just-completed work, do you try to hide the dovetails, or do you avoid this traditional joint altogether? Come to PFW and learn to cut this important joint. Weekend of October 16.
Also Newly Added:
Router Basics II -- Evenings of October 19, 26
Inlay, Stringing and Bandings -- Weekend of October 30
Short Course - Chisels -- Evening of November 2
Router Basics III -- Evenings of November 9 and 16
Federal Period Inlaid Leg -- Weekend of November 13.
Short Course - Shellac -- Evening of November 23
