How to Make and Use a Frame Saw
With Dan Hamilton
This class will be  located at Dan's shop - half way between Beaufort, SC and Hilton Head, SC

April 30, 2011, 9:00 - 5:00 with 1 hour lunch
Cost - $150

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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

"Dan is a fantastic person and unbelievable 
craftsman. I want to take more classes..."

J. Russie

About the class

In this class, each student will build their own traditional style frame saw. 
You will be very surprised how well this saw performs, and how much 
fun it is to make. This class will include:

- uses of frame saw - then and now
- make a 12 inch frame saw
- saw will be made with hand tools only and from wood coming from rived stock

Materials included in the price of class

- All materials
- Wood
- Hardware
- Tools

Materials you will need to bring to class

- any chisels (will be provided in class)
- cabinet scrapers (will be provided in class)
- Any photos of completed work or current projects

Lunch will be served with drinks and sweets