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Oct 11
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October Session: Class Openings

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We’re in the middle of our Fall 2021 session and have a few open spots in our upcoming classes:

  • Megan Fitzpatrick’s Dutch Tool Chest: 10/15 – 10/17……one spot available (due to recent cancellation)
  • Andy Glenn’s Greenwood Stool: 10/18 – 10/20……two openings
  • Andy Glenn’s Wooden Carrier Class: 10/23 & 10/24……one spot

Please reach out if you’re interested.  Next session happens April 2022.  We’d love to see you in Berea.

 

-Andy Glenn

Apr 23
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October Classes

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Our spring classes, originally set for April and May, are all rescheduled for October.  We’re thankful the new dates work for Aspen Golann and Megan Fitzpatrick to join us in Berea.  The four autumn classes are open for registration:

  • Introduction to Carving: Traditional Techniques and Contemporary Applications.  October 8-10 with Aspen Golann
  • Dutch Tool Chest.  October 15-17 with Megan Fitzpatrick
  • Greenwood Stool. October 18-20 with Andy Glenn
  • Wooden Carrier. October 23 and 24 with Andy Glenn

As always, please send any questions or thoughts my way:  glenna@berea.edu

warmly, andy glenn

 

 

Feb 09
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Update on Spring 2021 Class Openings

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We’re getting nearer to our spring season at Pine Croft.  I want to share a quick update on the openings within our four classes:

  • Wooden Carrier class with Andy Glenn (April 10&11): full class, wait list started
  • Intro to Carving with Aspen Golann (April 16, 17 & 18): two spots remain
  • Greenwood Stool with Andy Glenn (April 30, May 1 & 2): two spots remain
  • Dutch Tool Chest with Megan Fitzpatrick (May 14, 15 & 16): two spots remain

We’re using a smaller deposit and are being flexible this season.  We know things can change quickly.  We’re hopeful that conditions will allow for our classes but will continue to reevaluate as we get nearer.  Send me a question if you have questions or concerns about a class or our plans for Pine Croft.

 

–andy glenn (glenna@berea.edu)

Nov 30
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Dutch Tool Chest

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October 15-17, 2021

This handsome and portable tool chest is a great three-day introduction to several bedrock hand-tool joinery techniques: dovetails, dados, rabbets and shiplaps. Plus you’ll learn rules for carcase construction (and when to break them), how to cut a fingernail moulding, raise a panel, use cut-nails and install either butt hinges or strap hinges (your choice!). By the end of Day 3, you’ll be able to pop all your tools in your new chest (which fits in the back of almost any car) for your drive home. Better yet, you’ll have learned the joinery skills to build many future projects!

Beginners are welcome.

Participants need to bring a small kit of tools for the class (list provided and we’ll have extras of tools if your kit isn’t complete).  Materials wise, the wood and fasteners are included in the class.  Students select and bring their own hardware.

Dutch Tool Chest Class Tool List

  • Cutting/Marking Gauge (I prefer a wheel marking gauge, such as the Tite-Mark, but any will do)
  • Dividers (two pair if you have ‘em)
  • Marking knife (Ideally, one that has one flat side, but any will do)
  • Dovetail template/marking gauge or bevel gauge**
  • Dovetail saw
  • Coping saw
  • Bevel-edge chisels (ideally 1/2” and 3/4” – but bring whatever you have)
  • Mallet
  • Crosscut-filed sash saw (or other large-ish crosscut backsaw) or panel saw
  • Large router plane
  • Hammer
  • 3/32” drill bit
  • Countersink
  • Screwdriver (slotted)
  • Block plane
  • Smooth plane
  • Ear plugs/ear protection
  • Double square (a.k.a. diemaker’s square or machinist’s square) – but only if you already have one. I’m happy to share.
  • And any other tools you just can’t bear to be without. For me, that includes my waterstones and honing guide, a 6” adjustable square, and multiple .5mm mechanical pencils.

 

Strap hinges or Butt Hinges
The 9-1/2” x 3-1/2” spear point unequal strap hinges here
http://www.leevalley.com/US/hardware/page.aspx?p=41912&cat=3,41241,41262

These are, in my opinion, the best butt hinges for the price. You can buy cheaper, but…
https://www.horton-brasses.com/PB-409.asp

Lifts
http://www.leevalley.com/US/Hardware/page.aspx?p=40222&cat=3,70806,43566,43570

Full hardware kit
By the time this class takes place, Horton Brasses (https://www.horton-brasses.com/) should have a blacksmith-forged hardware kit available for this tool chest, as I’m working on it with them for a book. It will include strap hinges, lifts and a hasp (the hinges and hasp are visible on the unpainted chest shown above)

Megan Fitzpatrick

Dutch Tool Chest

October 15-17, 2021

$875

To Register: Call Aaron Beale at 859-985-3224 or email at bealeaa@berea.edu