Learn Woodworking At
The Cutting Edge
"The life so short, the craft
so long to learn." : William Morris
All classes are held in The Chisel
& Gouge Studio, located in the store at
11760 S. Sam Houston Pkwy W., Houston,
TX.
Phone: 713/ 981-9228
Mon. - Fri. 9-6 · Sat. 10-5
· CLOSED Sunday
Free Saturday Tool & Technique
Workshops ·
11:00 a.m. to Noon · Unlimited Attendance
(Topics subject to change. Call for more information)
May 10: Router Basics. See what this versatile tool can do for you.
May 17: Sharpening Basics. Learn how to put an edge on all your tools
for peak performance.
May 24: Table Saw Basics. Tune your saw for optimum performance. Learn
to cut with confidence.
May 31: Woodturning Basics. Join Steve for a celebration of the fastest
growing area of woodworking.
June 7: No Class.
June 14: Bandsaw Basics. The Queen of saws holds court.
June 21: Woods of the World. Steve will bring out his wood samples to
admire and discuss
June 28: Joinery Basics. Learn the best techniques for keeping two
boards together.
July 5: Handplane Basics: Learn how to tune and use these indispensable
tools. Steve will bring in some of his antiques to admire.
July 12: No class, Steve is in Tyler giving a demonstration
July 19: Milling Basics. Learn how to use the Jointer, Planer and Tablesaw
to mill boards four-square.
July 26: Mortise & Tenon Basics: Make this most traditional of
furniture joints.
Aug. 2. Pen turning basics. See how easy it is to turn a pen or pencil.
Aug 9: Finishing Basics. Many woodworkers hate to finish. Learn how
to control this important last step in your projects.
Woodworking Instruction in the Chisel
& Gouge Studio:
Call 713/981-9228 for current offerings and to sign up.
These small (4-5 student) classes are designed
for the novice woodworker who wants to learn good techniques. Emphasis on
safety and proper tool use. Tuition and materials are included in the price,
and we provide everything you will need including safety glasses. The student
will have the project(s) to take home at the end of the class. Finishing
is not included in these classes, but advice is offered on the best finishes
for a given project.
Call for a list of other classes now forming.
Woodturning: Introduction to Woodturning; Bowl Turning; Hollow Forms
Furniture Making: Coffee Table; Side Table; Bookcase
Cabinetmaking: Raised Panel Doors
Call 713/981-9228 now to register.