A course designed to answer all the questions a beginner has; explaining the equipment and tools needed; methods of sourcing wood and processing your own wood; instruction on the safe use of all tools and machinery; how to safely mount you work on the lathe; how to use the 6 main chisels; methods of sanding and finishing.

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Small friendly classes with a maximum of 4 students in a purpose built workshop, each student will have their own work station with lathe, tools, dust extraction and PPE, anyone who has their own tools would be welcome to bring them along.

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Each student receives a comprehensive set of course notes at the start of the course to keep for future reference.

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Project based tuition emphasising both safety and the importance of getting the basics right from the start, putting you on the right path to getting the most enjoyment possible from your new passion and getting you the skills required to allow you to progress to other courses such as the Certificate in Woodturning course, take a look at https://turnersco.com/turning-qualifications/ 

 

The venue has anti-fatigue flooring, breakout areas, toilets, tea/coffee making facilities and biscuits!

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Classes commence at 7pm and finish around 9:30/10pm, once a week or once every second week depending upon the course dates.

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Course fees for 10 classes including all timbre, machinery & protective equipment is £475.

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Week one - Introduction to the workshop, equipment and wood​

• ​Induction to the workshop

• Introductions and background

• Introduction to the equipment required: 

  • Chisels

  • Sharpening systems

  • Lathes

  • Chucks

  • Lights

  • Sanding

  • Dust extraction

  • PPE

  • Bandsaw

  • Pillar drill

• Wood:

  • Difference between and working with:

    • Wet wood

    • Seasoned wood

    • Kiln dried wood

  • Cutting and processing your own wood 

  • Structure of wood and safe use

 

 

Week two - Safe use of machinery and mounting wood to the lathe​

• Introduction to machinery and safe use: 

  • Sharpening systems

  • Lathes

  • Chucks

  • Lights

  • Sanding

  • Dust extraction

  • Bandsaw

  • Piller drill

• ​Methods of mounting work to the lathe:

  • Between centres

  • Faceplate

  • Screw chuck

  • Chuck jaws and use of different types

  • Friction chuck 

  • Longworth chuck

  • Vacuum chuck

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Week three - Tool technique​

• Learning to use and sharpen:

  • Roughing gouge

  • Spindle gouge

  • Skew

  • Parting tool

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Week four - Tool technique​

• Learning to use and sharpen:

  • Bowl gouge

  • Scrapers

 

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Week five - Sanding and finishes​

• Sanding methods

• Different finishes

 

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Week six to ten - Projects to improve tool control, technique and skill.

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For information on availability, dates and pricing please contact Darren directly at info@darrencrisp.com or 07507178986