Robert demonstrates the process of making chisels. Students begin with an old file, which is a good source for carbon steel. Next they are given the opportunity to anneal or soften the steel, then cut, shape and flatten the tool, then harden and temper the steel. Each student made a paring chisel fitted with a handle of cocobolo. A few of the students made several chisels including paring, dovetail, small bevel edge and even a crank necked chisel.
Read MoreMay 29, 2006
A few tools made this week at the school. Each student had the opportunity to make a smoother and jointer plane, a wooden spoke shave and a wood & brass chair scrape. The little wooden square was a side project for Paul put together with an open mortise and tenon joint. Also shown is a compass plane Robert made during the demonstration of Plane Making.
Read MoreMay 22, 2006
Artisan A - Introduction to Hand & Machine Tools this week included students from Germany, Alberta and British Columbia From left are Gary, Owen, Marlene, Geoff and Jim.
Read MoreMay 11, 2006
The First Craftsman Program Graduating Class of Inside Passage School of Fine Woodworking. Our first annual year-end student show took place at the Northwest Furniture Gallery May 11th-18th in Seattle, Washington.
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