Dave is a full-time Tillers' staff person. Kris Svenson, accomplished woodcarver, brings inspiration and an artistic eye to the carving classes. Learn how to identify and price old hand tools. See how tools can be restored without damaging their value. Effective methods of adjusting and using a variety of old tools will be demonstrated.
Spoke shaves are simple tools originally used to round the edges of wooden spokes.
They are practical tools for any hand tool woodworker. Experiment with a variety of old spoke shaves, and learn how to shape and make your own wooden spoke shave. This class is a way for you to make your own croze, bands and other items. You will understand this class better if you have some coopering experience or have taken the introductory class. In this class you will learn the uses of several types of hand planes.