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Five Steps of Successful Glueups
Bob Behnke
The class will cover the five steps for successful gluing. From dry assembly to waiting for the glue to dry. Wood glues can affect the wood as it is being assembled, and being prepared in advance will eliminate costly joint failures and frustrating disassembly. The discussion will focus on the steps to use wood glues with ease, what to watch out for when the glue hits the wood, and why failures occur. We will also cover FAQs and why there are so many different wood glues. Bring your questions as this is a discussion, not just a presentation.
Stronger Mortise & Tenon Joints
Dan Bollock
Mortise and tenon joints are the unsung hero holding your creation together. Dan will discuss how wide, thick, and tall they should be, the best ways to glue them, what the ideal gap size between the tenon and mortise is, and whether the species makes a difference. These suggestions will be backed up by tests. Dan will even break some wood during the presentation, so the attendees can see the failures in action!
(Almost) No-Nails Danish Cord
David Johnson
David Johnson is bringing a fresh take on the No Nails Danish Cord technique — and he’s ready to share it with the world. Since publishing his article on the subject, David has developed a method that’s stronger, more secure, and effective on larger chairs, all while maintaining the same classic look. It’s more challenging to execute, but far more versatile. One small caveat: there are a couple of nails involved.
Cutting Tapered Legs on the Table Saw
Ellen Kaspern
This talk will teach you how to cut various tapered legs using the table saw. Ellen will explain everything from leg layout to making fixtures to cutting techniques for tapered legs. You will leave with the knowledge of how to cut tapers on the table saw for 2-sided to octagon legs. You can use these techniques and apply them to your own projects.
Restoring Hand Tools
Logan Wittmer
Vintage hand tools can offer a high-quality tool at an affordable price—if you know what to look for and how to bring them back to working condition. In this seminar, Logan will walk through the process of evaluating, cleaning, restoring, and tuning vintage hand tools, with a focus on bench planes, chisels, and other common flea-market finds. You’ll learn practical techniques for removing rust and grime, dealing with stuck or damaged parts, sharpening and tuning, and deciding which imperfections actually need fixing. Along the way, Logan will share tips for spotting tools worth buying and avoiding those better left on the shelf. Whether you’re interested in putting old tools back to work, selling them, or simply enjoy preserving a bit of woodworking history, you’ll leave with the confidence to tackle your own restoration project.
Bring a Vintage Saw Back from the Dead
Mark Harrell
Join Mark Harrell as he illustrates the centuries-proven order of operations process for bringing new life into a century-old saw. You will learn how to properly assess a vintage handsaw and backsaw, clean it, straighten a crooked plate, reshape the toothline, joint, and sharpen the saw guaranteed to bring a smile to you face.
An Adventure in Hinges.
Owen Madden
Owen Madden will take you on a riveting exploration into all types of hinges throughout history, from extravagant to utilitarian. Starting at the basics, this presentation will journey through doors and how they swing. We will cover key factors to help you choose the appropriate hinge for each function. From a box lid to the doors of an ancient Moroccan riad, hinges are the functional element that can make or break any great design. The presentation will be followed by an interactive Q&A to help work through any binds you may find yourself in.
Carving For Everyone
Phil Huber
If you have a chisel, you can be a carver. During this demonstration, I’ll show you some easy-to-master techniques to add carved detail to all kinds of furniture projects — no gouge required. Although the style is ancient, these forms have been used in Arts & Crafts and contemporary pieces. I’ll show several options to spark your own creativity.
Wood Mythbusters
Seri Robinson
A Q&A presentation about how so many things we believe about wood are actually wrong. Try to stump everyone’s favorite woodworking scientist as you learn more about this wonderful material and how to work with it better in your projects!
Why Steam?
Shea Alexander
Using steam to bend wood. Why it works and best practices for achieving it in your own shop.
Jack and a Block: The Dynamic Duo
Vic Tesolin
In this demonstration-packed presentation, Vic explores just how much you can accomplish with two of the most versatile hand planes in the shop: the jack plane and the block plane.
This isn’t just a presentation for hand-tool woodworkers. Whether you’re new to hand planes or already use them regularly, you’ll leave with practical techniques, greater confidence, and plenty of reasons to put this dynamic duo to work.