By offering classes, we hope to teach beginners and advanced learners about skills and techniques. Unless noted, all required tools and materials are provided so all the student is responsible for when they show up is learning and having fun.
The resident Mann Tool instructor, David Pietras, is a South Carolina native and has lived in Columbia for 53 years. He started woodworking in 1978 when he was hired by Doc Wildes Funky House Building CompanyTools. His love for the forests and his passion for wood shows in many of his designs and projects. One of his favorite things he has done in his career was being a high school woodworking teacher for four years.
No experience required. In this entry level class we will show you how to set up the lathe and guide you through the proper procedure to complete a Slimline acryllic pen. Everyone will turn a pen.
See ScheduleIn this unique class, students will learn how to measure your wrist for a proper fit, prepare a blank and turn a wooden bangle bracelet. There is no experience required. Each student will complete a bangle bracelet. We are happy to be featuring guest instructor, David Fellows! Retired from the SC Department of Juvenile Justice, David continues to give of his time and talents as a volunteer instructor at SCDJJ.
See ScheduleWe will show you how to set up for bowl turning and guide you through the turning process using the proper tools to complete the bowl. Students will take home one project.
See ScheduleLearn how to prepare a green log for turning.We will also discuss drying and storage. Everyone will turn a bowl.
See ScheduleLearn how to prepare a green log for turning. We will also discuss drying and storage. Everyone will turn a natural edge bowl.
See ScheduleThis course will guide you through the process to make a wooden platter. Students will take home one project.
See ScheduleIn this class we will demonstrate sharpening lathe tools on the Sorby Pro Edge and the Oneway Wolverine sharpening system. Bring two tools to sharpen.
See ScheduleThis class will introduce (or re-introduce) you to the router. Topics covered will include safety, basic operation, bit selection, and adjustment.
See ScheduleThis class will teach advanced router techniques and jigs to make your router more useful.
See ScheduleThis class will introduce (or re-introduce) you to the router table. Topics covered will include safety, basic operation, bit selection, and adjustment.
See ScheduleNo experience required. In this entry level class we will show you how to sharpen and use spindle turning tools including the skew and detail spindle gouge. Several small projects will be turned to be taken home.
See ScheduleThis class will introduce (or re-introduce) you to a tablesaw. Topics covered will include safety, basic operation, blade selection, and adjustment.
See ScheduleIn this unique class students will learn how to make a lidded box on the lathe. Topics covered will include safety, wood selection, design, proper mounting techniques and finish. Everyone will turn a box. Some turning experience is required.
See ScheduleWe will be demonstrating the jointer, planer and tablesaw to prepare rough stock for use in woodworking projects.
See ScheduleNo experience required. In this entry level class we will show you how to set up the lathe and guide you through the proper procedure to complete a slimline wooden pen.
See Schedule| Title | Date | Time | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wooden Pen Turning | (Thu) 8.06.2020 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | $70.00 | Sign Up |
| Bowl II: Log-to-Bowl | (Sat) 8.08.2020 | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM | $95.00 | Class Full |
| Tablesaw Basics | (Tue) 8.11.2020 | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM | $55.00 | Sign Up |
| Wood Prep | (Thu) 8.13.2020 | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM | $55.00 | Sign Up |
| Bowl III: Natural Edge Bowl Turning | (Sat) 8.15.2020 | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM | $95.00 | Sign Up |
| Router I: Basics | (Thu) 8.20.2020 | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM | $55.00 | Sign Up |
| Bowl I: Beginners Bowl Turning | (Sat) 8.22.2020 | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM | $95.00 | Class Full |
| Router II: Advanced Router Techniques | (Tue) 8.25.2020 | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM | $55.00 | Sign Up |
| Router III: Router Tables | (Thu) 8.27.2020 | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM | $55.00 | Sign Up |
| Bangle Bracelet | (Fri) 8.28.2020 | 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM | $95.00 | Sign Up |
| Turned Lidded Box | (Sat) 8.29.2020 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM | $95.00 | Sign Up |
| Acrylic Pen Turning | (Thu) 9.17.2020 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | $75.00 | Sign Up |
| Bowl IV: Wooden Platter Class | (Sat) 9.19.2020 | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM | $95.00 | Sign Up |
| Lathe Tool Sharpening Class | (Tue) 9.22.2020 | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM | $55.00 | Sign Up |
| Spindle Turning Fundamentals | (Thu) 9.24.2020 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | $70.00 | Sign Up |
| Bowl I: Beginners Bowl Turning | (Sat) 9.26.2020 | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM | $95.00 | Sign Up |
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W. Columbia, SC 29169
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