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Hand Tool Boot Camp


  • highland woodworking 1045 North Highland Avenue Northeast Atlanta, Georgia, 30306 United States (map)

When: November 14th Or 15th

Where: Highland Woodworking 1045 N. Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306

Class Description

This will be a concentrated crash course on hand tool woodworking taught by accomplished woodworker and Youtuber James Wright of Wood By Wright. In this class, James will cover the use, sharpening, and functions of most hand tools and then demonstrate joinery techniques, focusing on how to incorporate hand tools into a power-tool shop.

Topics covered:

  • Sharpening

  • Lay Out and Marking

  • Sawing to a Line

  • Chisel Use

  • Plane Setup

  • Half Lap Joinery

  • The Mortise and Tenon Joint

  • Through and Hidden Dovetails (if time allows)

There will also be time set aside for specific demonstrations requested by the audience.

This class will be interactive, so you can see up close and ask questions as James presents.

Class Details

  • 1 Day Class on Saturday November 14 or Sunday November 15 10AM to 4PM

  • Class size: 20

  • Tool Demonstration Showing

  • All materials supplied

  • Class includes a lunch break. You can bring your lunch or eat at one of the restaurants in the area

  • This class takes place at our store in Atlanta

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