Introduction to Using Hand Planes
with Dan Hamilton
This class will be  located at Dan's shop - half way between Beaufort, SC and Hilton Head, SC

April 9, 2011, 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

"Dan is a fantastic person and unbelievable craftsman. 
I thoroughly enjoyed the class. The instructions was 
unbeatable and an event I will cherish for a very long time."

"The class has opened up many opportunities 
for me and I can't wait to get into the workshop! 
Thank you for the incredible class."

J. Russi

About the Class

In this class, students will wonder how they were able to work wood without hand planes before.

Dan will demonstrate:

- processes of how planes were used then and now
- different types of hand planes
- how to tune a hand plane
- how to sharpen a hand plane
- explore the uses of the joiner plane, smoother's plane, molding plane, & radius plane
- proper technique of shaping wood with a hand plane

Lunch will be provided - with drinks and sweets

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 have
- Any photos of completed work or current projects

**Circa 1940 #4 Stanley smoothing plane to be given away 
to a lucky student! (See plane to right)