The Month of Woodworking Shows - All Seminars
Wood Finish
Friday, March 5, 2021
Making Pens From A to Z
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1. Material & Pen Kit Selection, Drilling Techniques (Wood & Acrylics)
· Pen Kit Selection
o Taiwan vs China
o Single barrel / two barrel pens
· Wood – stabilized / non-stabilized
· Acrylic – polyester, acrylic acetate, Alumilite clear, Alumilite White
· Drilling – Bladecote, Colt Drill Bits, Norseman Drill Bits
o Acrylics
§ Polyester
§ Acrylic Acetate
§ Alumilite Clear / Hybrid
§ Alumilite White Blanks
o Wood
§ Stabilized vs Non-stabilized
Casting Pen Blanks
Join Stream1. Mold Selection & Clear Casting – No Pressure Pot
• Silicone Molds vs HDPE – high-density polyethylene – high strength to density ratio
• Tube-in silicone molds vs DogBone / DinoBone
o Leaks – plugs
o Silicone Molds are tube specific / DogBone accommodates all sizes.
o Stackable
o Cast-A-Blanka System
• Polyester resin – no pressure pot
• Label casting (Fuente labels)
o Wrap tube & cast it / demold
o Turn & finish a polyester blank with a negative rake carbide tool
Saturday, March 6, 2021
Making Pens From A to Z
Join Stream1. Material & Pen Kit Selection, Drilling Techniques (Wood & Acrylics)
· Pen Kit Selection
o Taiwan vs China
o Single barrel / two barrel pens
· Wood – stabilized / non-stabilized
· Acrylic – polyester, acrylic acetate, Alumilite clear, Alumilite White
· Drilling – Bladecote, Colt Drill Bits, Norseman Drill Bits
o Acrylics
§ Polyester
§ Acrylic Acetate
§ Alumilite Clear / Hybrid
§ Alumilite White Blanks
o Wood
§ Stabilized vs Non-stabilized
Casting Pen Blanks
Join Stream1. Mold Selection & Clear Casting – No Pressure Pot
• Silicone Molds vs HDPE – high-density polyethylene – high strength to density ratio
• Tube-in silicone molds vs DogBone / DinoBone
o Leaks – plugs
o Silicone Molds are tube specific / DogBone accommodates all sizes.
o Stackable
o Cast-A-Blanka System
• Polyester resin – no pressure pot
• Label casting (Fuente labels)
o Wrap tube & cast it / demold
o Turn & finish a polyester blank with a negative rake carbide tool
Friday, March 12, 2021
Making Pens From A to Z - Step 2 Gluing
Join Stream2. Gluing Issues
· When to use CA Glue vs Epoxy Glue
· Gluing acrylics – 5 minute epoxy
· Painting tubes –
o When to paint and what type of paint – When In doubt paint it!
o What type of glue to use
· CA Glue, 5 minute Epoxy, Wood, Acrylic – Painting tubes
Wicked Good Finish
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One of the most frequent questions I’m asked is “what is the best finish?”. In this seminar I will show you how to apply one of my favorites, true oil-based varnish. We will look at both wipe-on and brush application.
Casting Pen Blanks
Join Stream2. Clear Label Casting Alumilite Resins & New UV Curing Resin
• Alumilite Clear & Clear Slow Resins
• Making Colored Blanks
o Mold Release – Stoner / Wax Mold Release / Ultra 4 Mold Release
o Alumilite Dyes & Casting Pigments
o Block Mold Casting ( shredded credit cards)
• Turn & finish an Alumilite blank
Learn to Turn: Cuts and Scrapes
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Need to know how to use a bowl gouge? Want to get the most out of your carbide turning tools? Then this class is for you. We cover many of the basic tools, and some specialty, in this class to get your cutting (or scraping) in the right direction!
Saturday, March 13, 2021
Making Pens From A to Z - Step 2 Gluing
Join Stream2. Gluing Issues
· When to use CA Glue vs Epoxy Glue
· Gluing acrylics – 5 minute epoxy
· Painting tubes –
o When to paint and what type of paint – When In doubt paint it!
o What type of glue to use
· CA Glue, 5 minute Epoxy, Wood, Acrylic – Painting tubes
Wicked Good Finish
Join StreamOne of the most frequent questions I’m asked is “what is the best finish?”. In this seminar I will show you how to apply one of my favorites, true oil-based varnish. We will look at both wipe-on and brush application.
Casting Pen Blanks
Join Stream2. Clear Label Casting Alumilite Resins & New UV Curing Resin
• Alumilite Clear & Clear Slow Resins
• Making Colored Blanks
o Mold Release – Stoner / Wax Mold Release / Ultra 4 Mold Release
o Alumilite Dyes & Casting Pigments
o Block Mold Casting ( shredded credit cards)
• Turn & finish an Alumilite blank
Learn to Turn: Cuts and Scrapes
Join StreamNeed to know how to use a bowl gouge? Want to get the most out of your carbide turning tools? Then this class is for you. We cover many of the basic tools, and some specialty, in this class to get your cutting (or scraping) in the right direction!
Friday, March 19, 2021
Making Pens From A to Z - Step 3 Squaring
Join Stream3. Squaring Your Pen Blank
· Barrel Trimmer Set
o When not to use
· Squaring Jig – demonstrate 5in. Benchtop Disc Sander
· Turning Tool Selection & Demonstration
o High Speed Steel
o Carbide
Handplanes
Join StreamOne of the real joys of woodworking is being able to surface wood using a hand plane. In this seminar we will discuss how to turn an old Stanley Bailey bench plane into a real treasure.
Casting Pen Blanks
Join Stream3. Making Hybrid Burl Pen Blanks & Stabilizing Wood
• Material Selection
o Stabilized vs non-stabilized material
o Stabilizing Your Wood for hybrid blanks
o Mold Selection – single / multiple channels / block
o Securing burl to mold
• Casting your Hybrid
• Tool Selection
• Turning & Finishing a hybrid pen blank
Learn To Turn: Basic Segmenting
Join StreamThis class will show that you don’t need an engineering degree to use flat stock to create your turning blanks. Tablesaw basics, cutting sleds and simple software can make the entire process easy enough that even I can do it!
Saturday, March 20, 2021
Making Pens From A to Z - Step 3 Squaring
Join Stream3. Squaring Your Pen Blank
· Barrel Trimmer Set
o When not to use
· Squaring Jig – demonstrate 5in. Benchtop Disc Sander
· Turning Tool Selection & Demonstration
o High Speed Steel
o Carbide
Handplanes
Join StreamOne of the real joys of woodworking is being able to surface wood using a hand plane. In this seminar we will discuss how to turn an old Stanley Bailey bench plane into a real treasure.
Casting Pen Blanks
Join Stream3. Making Hybrid Burl Pen Blanks & Stabilizing Wood
• Material Selection
o Stabilized vs non-stabilized material
o Stabilizing Your Wood for hybrid blanks
o Mold Selection – single / multiple channels / block
o Securing burl to mold
• Casting your Hybrid
• Tool Selection
• Turning & Finishing a hybrid pen blank
Learn To Turn: Basic Segmenting
Join StreamThis class will show that you don’t need an engineering degree to use flat stock to create your turning blanks. Tablesaw basics, cutting sleds and simple software can make the entire process easy enough that even I can do it!
Friday, March 26, 2021
Making Pens From A to Z - Final Step
Join Stream4. Turning, Sanding, Finishing & Assembling Your Pen Blank
· Turning Acrylic Blanks
o What Tools to use
o Polyester
o Acrylic Acetate / Alumilite
· Turning Wood Blanks
o What tools to use
o Stabilized Blank
o Non-Stabilized Blank
· Sanding & Finishing Wood Blanks
o Friction Finish
o CA Glue Finish
· Assembling your pen blank
o Dis-assembling you pen blank
Card Scrapers
Join StreamOne of the most useful tools in our woodworking shop is the card scraper. One of the most frustrating tools in our shop is the card scraper. I’ll show you how to quickly turn a little piece of steel into a grain-conquering hero. It’s darned near magic!
Casting Pen Blanks
Join Stream4. Making Color Pen Blanks
• Resin Selection
o Alumilite Clear or Alumilite White
o Polyester Resin
o Best dyes to color resin
• Mold Selection
• Turning Alumilite clear resin vs Alumilite White
• Proper tool selection
• Finishing techniques for each resin
Learn to Turn: Hollowing Vessels
Join StreamWe cover basic hand hollowing tools, mini tools and large captive systems. Cuts, angles and how to make successful hollow forms with ease.
Saturday, March 27, 2021
Making Pens From A to Z - Final Step
Join Stream4. Turning, Sanding, Finishing & Assembling Your Pen Blank
· Turning Acrylic Blanks
o What Tools to use
o Polyester
o Acrylic Acetate / Alumilite
· Turning Wood Blanks
o What tools to use
o Stabilized Blank
o Non-Stabilized Blank
· Sanding & Finishing Wood Blanks
o Friction Finish
o CA Glue Finish
· Assembling your pen blank
o Dis-assembling you pen blank
Card Scrapers
Join StreamOne of the most useful tools in our woodworking shop is the card scraper. One of the most frustrating tools in our shop is the card scraper. I’ll show you how to quickly turn a little piece of steel into a grain-conquering hero. It’s darned near magic!
Casting Pen Blanks
Join Stream4. Making Color Pen Blanks
• Resin Selection
o Alumilite Clear or Alumilite White
o Polyester Resin
o Best dyes to color resin
• Mold Selection
• Turning Alumilite clear resin vs Alumilite White
• Proper tool selection
• Finishing techniques for each resin
Learn to Turn: Hollowing Vessels
Join StreamWe cover basic hand hollowing tools, mini tools and large captive systems. Cuts, angles and how to make successful hollow forms with ease.
Monday, May 31, 2021
Card Scrapers
Join StreamOne of the most useful tools in our woodworking shop is the card scraper. One of the most frustrating tools in our shop is the card scraper. I’ll show you how to quickly turn a little piece of steel into a grain-conquering hero. It’s darned near magic!
Handplanes
Join StreamOne of the real joys of woodworking is being able to surface wood using a hand plane. In this seminar we will discuss how to turn an old Stanley Bailey bench plane into a real treasure.
Sanding for a Finish
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Preparing for a finish is the most important aspect of finishing. We will discuss how to properly sand a project and the pitfalls that can turn a great project into a great disaster.
Wicked Good Finish
Join StreamOne of the most frequent questions I’m asked is “what is the best finish?”. In this seminar I will show you how to apply one of my favorites, true oil-based varnish. We will look at both wipe-on and brush application.