Introduction
to Using Hand Planes
with Dan Hamilton
September 25, 9:00 -
5:00 with 1 hour lunch
Cost - $120
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About the Teacher
Dan L. Hamilton is a
premier furniture maker and restorer, specializing in 18th century
furniture. His experience is vast and practices the true meaning of
relentless precision in his endeavor to hold true to the traditional
furniture making processes and techniques. Dan Hamilton has been
commissioned to restore pieces for historical societies, and his furniture
making has appeared in books and national magazines. Additionally, he is
an avid participant of the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (MESDA)
18th Century Furniture Seminars, and member of The Society of
American Period Furniture Makers. You can see some of Dan's work at www.dlhamiltoncirca1762.com
About the Class
In the first half of this class, Dan will
demonstrate:
- different types of hand planes
- how to true a hand plane
- how to sharpen a hand plane
- proper technique of shaping wood with a hand plane
In the second half of the class, you will work on
tapering a leg and flattening a board using your own hand plane
Materials
included in the price of class
- Wood
- Sharpening material
Materials
you will need to bring to class
- Any hand planes you have – new or used
- Any sharpening stones you may have