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Oct 19th
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Upcoming Seminars
Breaking Down Plywood
Hosted by: TBA
Large sheets of plywood are awkward and heavy. Working with plywood successfully requires a plan and a set of proven skills to turn the sheets into project parts.
$14.95
Setting up a Hand Tool+ Workshop
Hosted by: Rob Petrie
Starting with a foundation of hand tools is key for a compact, budget friendly woodworking shop. This explores the tools and space you can use — and a few power tools that can come in handy.
$14.95
FREE Online Seminars
Tips for Setting Up a Workshop
Learn the details you need to get started in woodworking. Find out about choosing the right tools to suit your interests. How to create the right space to build great projects. Discover solutions to make the most of a small space.
Master Your Chisels
These simple tools can help you build better projects.
My Favorite Tools: Drill Press
Find out how to do so much more than drill holes.
Tools & Tips for Measuring & Marking
With just a few tools, you can jumpstart your woodworking accuracy.
My Favorite Tools: Band Saw
This might be the best power tool you can own.
Fast Finishing Tips
It’s no mystery. Apply finish with confidence and gets top-notch results.
Past Seminars
Setting Up a Carving Shop
Hosted by: TBA
Find out the essential elements to creating an ideal space for carving wood. Experienced carvers guide you through the tools, worksurfaces, and gear you’ll need all on a budget.
$19.95
My Favorite Jigs
Hosted by: Dillon Baker
Skillfully using tools sometimes involves giving them a helping hand. Discover some clever ways to get the most out of your tools with shop-built or purchased jigs.
$19.95
Making the most of Plywood
Hosted by: Dillon Baker
Go beyond basic boxes with the lessons from this seminar. Learn how this experienced furniture designer uses plywood to its highest advantage in creating beautiful projects.
$19.95
Materials other than Wood
Hosted by: TBA
The skills you develop while working with wood are just as necessary for other materials. Better yet, those materials can make your projects even more beautiful and one-of-a-kind.
$19.95
Setting Up a Turning Shop
Hosted by: Logan Wittmer
There’s more than one way to set up a woodworking shop. Learn from an experienced turner about the tools, space, accessories, and layout to create a dream shop for your turning projects.
$19.95
Saw Blade Primer
Hosted by: TBA
Saw blades are the literal cutting edge of many woodworking tools. Too often they don’t get enough consideration. Learn the details of choosing the right blades for your power tools.
$19.95
My Favorite Tool: Molding Plane
Hosted by: Logan Wittmer
Over years of practice, experienced woodworkers know how to get the most of their tools. Discover fresh ways of using this tool to build outstanding projects from wood.
$19.95
Advanced Dust Control
Hosted by: Chris Fitch
It’s time to upgrade your dust control. In this seminar, you’ll learn about vacs & dust collectors, brooms, overhead filters, point collection, PPE and more.
$19.95
Sanding Methods
Hosted by: Erich Lage
Careful sanding brings out the best in the projects you build. Find out the tools, techniques, and strategies for making sanding successful.
$19.95
Sharpening w/ Bench Stones
Hosted by: Steve Johnson
Hand tools work best only when they’re sharp. Learn about a method that uses simple gear to create and keep a keen edge.
$19.95
My Favorite Tools: Joinery Planes
Hosted by: Logan Wittmer
There’s a whole family of hand planes that allow you to create tight-fitting joinery for your projects. Unlock the secrets and techniques for working with these clever tools.
$19.95
All About Stains & Dyes
Hosted by: Erich Lage
Wood stains and dyes transform projects. Find out ways to make your projects look their best and how to choose the right product for your next masterpiece.
$19.95
Quick & Easy Joinery
Hosted by: Dillon Baker
Most woodworking projects depend on making solid connections between project parts. This seminar offers solutions for making woodworking joints with speed and accuracy.
$19.95
Hand Tool Restoration
Hosted by: Logan Wittmer
There’s a delight in finding a classic tool and bringing up to working shape. Here are proven solutions to common questions and items you’ll find with “rust hunting.”
$19.95
Band Saw Tune-Up & Troubleshooting
Hosted by: Todd Lambirth
A band saw is a critical part of a woodworking shop, but only if it’s set up right. Join us to find out the right steps to keep your saw in top-notch shape and making safe, accurate cuts.
$19.95
Turning Custom Game Calls
Hosted by: Logan Wittmer
This one-hour workshop will give you a fun project to make with your lathe. Discover simple tools and accessories that will give you head start on getting great results.
$19.95
Top Cordless Tools
Hosted by: Chris Fitch
?Learn how to choose the right battery powered tools to help equip your workshop. Understand the different voltages and how to take care of your tools to make them last.
$19.95
Working with Templates & Patterns
Hosted by: Marc Hopkins
Whether you’re looking for proven approaches to making project parts, make multiple identical components, or easily recreate a project down the road, template and patterns can save the day.
$19.95
Strategies for Gluing & Clamping
Hosted by: Dillon Baker
Assembling a project is an exciting moment in the construction process. Learn how to use glue and apply clamps with shop-tested methods. Also, find out how to choose the right glue for you.
$19.95
All About Japanese Hand Planes
Hosted by: Steve Johnson
Understand how Japanese planes differ from Western versions and how to take advantage of those characteristics to put them to use in your workshop.
$19.95
My Favorite Tools: Table Saw Jigs
Hosted by: Phil Huber
?Unlock hidden potential in your table saw with a few shop-made, and commercial jigs. Create solid joinery, make accurate cuts, and increase safety with these devices you’ll turn to often.
$19.95
Turning
Hosted by: Logan Wittmer
Take a deep dive into a fun part of woodworking. Learn the essentials for creating a turning shop. Find out the tools you need and the skills to make the most of them. Then look at different types of turning from bowls and pens, to knobs and spindles.
$19.95
Building Doors
Hosted by: Marc Hopkins
A sweetly swinging door is like a project within a project. No matter what size door you need to build, there are some steps you take to find success. Some of the topics covered include material selection, joinery choices, panel options, gluing & clamping.
$19.95
My Favorite Tool: Hand Saws
Hosted by: Steve Johnson
A few hand saws allow you to improve your woodworking in so many ways. Learn about the different types of saws, what they do, and how to select which ones you should add to your shop. Then explore some essential skills to put them to work.
$19.95
When to Splurge, when to save
Hosted by: Dillon Baker
Get the most out of your woodworking budget. It doesn’t take long to spend a lot on tools, materials, jigs, accessories, books, … You get the idea. Learn from experienced woodworkers about ways you can save money.
$19.95
Logs to Lumber - Milling & Drying Lumber in a Home Shop
Hosted by: Logan Wittmer
Whether it’s rescuing a log from the firewood stack or getting trees milled into boards, you can save money and find great wood in unlikely places. Discover the steps to cutting, drying, and storing your haul.
$19.95
Carving
Hosted by: Steve Johnson
Learn the basics of this traditional art. The tools are simple and the techniques easy to master. Find out from an expert carver about the different styles and how to get started. And best of all, you can carve almost anywhere.
$19.95
Three Ways to Make Mortises (or Tenons)
Hosted by: Marc Hopkins
Mortise & Tenon Joinery forms the basis of many woodworking projects. And there are several methods to making a solid joint. Here you’ll walk through some options and consider what goes into a long-lasting connection.
$19.95
Dowels, Biscuits & Dominos
Hosted by: Dillon Baker
Power tools allow you to create durable joinery details in a short amount of time. This class looks at three common approaches. You’ll learn the pros and cons of each one. And you can decide how to incorporate them in your shop.
$19.95
Hand-Cut Dovetails
Hosted by: Logan Wittmer
Crisp, tight-fitting dovetails stand as a milestone for woodworking skill. Here’s a technique that shortens the learning curve and eliminates the intimidation. You’ll also find out about the right tools for getting the best results.
$19.95
My Favorite Tool: Router Table
Hosted by: Marc Hopkins
Take a handheld router, flip it over and attach it to a table and you have a totally new tool that opens the door to all kinds of possibilities. Learn about the techniques, bits, and skills to make cuts safely and accurately.
$19.95
Designing for CNC
Hosted by: Chris Fitch
Far from push-button woodworking, CNC routers give you the chance to learn a new set of skills for building great projects. The focus of this seminar is to take your project ideas and make them ready for the CNC. Learn from project designers about drawing, software, and other solutions you need to get the best results. A question & answer session for live event attenders provides access to experienced help.
$19.95
Working with Found Wood
Hosted by: Logan Wittmer
Salvage, rescued, barn boards, pallets. Woodworkers, DIYers, and makers find clever ways breathe new life into discarded and unwanted wood. You can learn the skills to rescue, clean up, and work with a variety of wood materials from this seminar. Join the live event for a dedicated Q&A session to find creative solutions to special pieces of wood you have.
$19.95
How to Take Care of Your Bits & Blades
Hosted by: Phil Huber
You expect router bits and table saw blades to work every time you power up a tool. The thing is these accessories could use a little love from time to time. This seminar provides you with a straightforward approach to keeping router bits and table saw blades in top shape.
$19.95
My Favorite Tool: Miter Saw
Hosted by: Erich Lage
Dedicated DIYers and Contractors and makers in between all love miter saws. But this power tool is easily taken for granted. After taking this seminar, you’ll have a good handle on getting the best results.
$19.95
All About Tool Bevels
Hosted by: Logan Wittmer
Top-performing tools need to be sharp, for sure. But how do you know what angle to sharpen them? Learn about bevel angles and how they affect sharpness, edge life, tearout, and specific tools. We’ll also discuss micro-bevels, back bevels, and bevel up vs. bevel down tools.
$19.95
Smart Approach to Shop Safety
Hosted by: Chris Fitch
Woodworking should be fun. You won’t enjoy your time in the workshop if you’re injured. This seminar takes a whole-shop approach to safety from the gear you need to smart techniques for using power tools. Join the live seminar to ask your questions about shop safety and the best way to use your tools.
$19.95
Straight, Flat, & Square - Stock Preparation
Hosted by: Todd Lambirth
Straight, flat, and square boards are easier to work with, can be glued together with fewer problems, and make for doors and drawer fronts that stay flat. Here’s a no-nonsense process to take your lumber from rough to ready.
$19.95
How to Tune Up a Hand Plane
Hosted by: Logan Wittmer
A hand plane is meant to create smooth, flat, and straight surfaces. If your plane isn’t up to snuff, these simple steps will get you on the right track in the shortest amount of time. A question and answer session gives you the chance to solve your hand plane questions.
$19.95
Pen Turning Basics
Hosted by: Logan Wittmer
Making your own pen is a great way to learn the basics of turning and using a lathe. This seminar teaches the steps to make a pen. Find out about the tools and materials you need to be successful. Take part in the live event to get your questions answered by the experts.
$19.95
Top Router Jigs
Hosted by: Marc Hopkins
Take your router to the next level of performance. Build your own jigs to give your router new capabilities, increased safety, and extreme accuracy.
$19.95
Custom Finishes
Hosted by: Phil Huber
The right finish can help make your projects shine. You can learn to create one-of-a-kind looks by following a few simple finish recipes. This seminar highlights the secrets to success in applying finishes and keeping them looking their best.
$19.95
Choosing a Table Saw
Hosted by: Vince Ancona
A table saw is a core tool for building projects. When you’re just getting started in woodworking, the options can be overwhelming. Discover the different types of saws, what they can do, what to look for in a table saw, and how to find a good used tool.
$19.95
Dust Collection Solutions
Hosted by: Dennis Volz
Pick the right equipment, all about hoses & pipes, tips for a cleaner shop
$19.95
Box Building Details
Hosted by: Phil Huber
Choose the right material, seamless joinery techniques, decorative details for top-notch results.
$19.95
My Favorite Cordless Tools
Hosted by: Bob Zimmerman
Make sense of batteries, tips for getting the most of your tools, tools woodworkers need
$19.95
How to Buy Lumber
Hosted by: Phil Huber
Learn about lumber grading, know the terminology, smart ways to choose lumber
$19.95
Buying Guide for Table Saw Blades
Hosted by: Phil Huber
Three blades you need, Dado blade basics, all about thin kerf blades
$19.95
How to Photograph Your Projects
Hosted by: Phil Huber
Make your projects look great, master lighting setups, better photos for social media
$19.95
Better Plywood Projects
Hosted by: Phil Huber
Learn how to buy plywood, Make plywood panels look great, Cut plywood safely and easily
$19.95
How to Sharpen Your Tools
Hosted by: Phil Huber
Get sharp edges faster, Learn what gear you need, set up a sharpening station
$19.95
Woodsmith Shop Q&A
Hosted by: Phil Huber, Chris Fitch, Logan Wittmer
Hear from the cast of the TV show, Discover behind the scenes stories, Find out what’s coming up for next season
$19.95
Become a Better Designer
Hosted by: Dillon Baker
Find out how Woodsmith projects are designed, Learn how to design your own projects, Master skills for unlocking your creativity
$19.95
My Favorite Jigs
Hosted by: Phil Huber
Save time and money, Get more from your tools, Learn secrets of building great jigs
$19.95
Must-Have Hand Planes
Hosted by: Logan Wittmer
Find out which planes you need, Learn how to use them well, Get smooth surfaces fast
$19.95