Category Intermediary

Plane Tuning

Learn how to renovate an old plane or correctly tune a new one.  At this one day workshop you will learn how to flatten the sole, sharpen the blade and adjust, fettle and finely tune your plane.  Bring at least…

Dovetails with Dom, Hand Cut

Dovetails are an elegant and extremely functional joint that has been fundamental to woodworking throughout the ages. Cutting dovetails accurately and efficiently is a skill that every woodworker should have in their repertoire. In this class you will learn how…

Wood Finishing

This intensive two-part workshop is designed for woodworkers wishing to develop their understanding of clear finishing products and techniques. The course covers surface preparation, product selection and application techniques through demonstration. With a wealth of experience to call upon, your…

Tool Sharpening

This half-day workshop will demonstrate how you develop a perfect sharpening technique. It will cover the sharpening of chisels, planes, scrapers and spokeshaves and includes grinding, honing, setting and polishing. Gray BALMER Gray has been designing and making furniture since…