Handtool workshop - Perth

**derekcohen** · 15th August 2009, 07:47 PM

For a few months now I have been thinking that it is waaaay overdue that we had a workshop on handtools. I am happy to run this. All that is needed is a bunch of friendly folk eager to swap skills, jokes, and tall stories.

Provisional Date: The week after Father's Day? Saturday 12th September?

Provisional Time: 9:30 a.m. until about 4:30 p.m. (breaking for lunch - I can supply the BBQ. BYO meat and beer).

Suggested topics (we need to choose from ...): (1) creating joints with handtools (dovetails, mortice & tenon, dados, sliding dados, rebates). (2) sharpening chisel and plane blades (freehand, guides, flat- and hollow grinding on dry- and wet grinders, waterstones) (3) tuning and using handplanes. (4) A speciality area (such as dovetailing). (5) any other suggestions?

Let's hear from you!

Regards from Perth

Derek

**Pops** · 16th August 2009, 02:26 PM

Hi Derek,

Pops here, and I reckon this is a jolly good idea. My calendar is currently free the weekend of Saturday 12 September, (if that is what suits you and others). Will pencil in a BBQ, er, I mean handtool workshop.

No real preference for topic, but I wouldn't mind getting some detailed covereage of final tuning of shop-made woody planes, like those you have recently made.

As for demonstrating handtool skills, I might just leave that to you and others, I can provide the tall stories though, about how good I am at using handtools.

Will be good to catch up.

Cheers
Pops

**Pat** · 16th August 2009, 02:32 PM

I suppose I'll have to keep looking at your website, unless you are going to cross the country one day

**wheelinround** · 16th August 2009, 02:51 PM

Pat no need a live Podcast will be organised after all it is the 21st century

**BobL** · 16th August 2009, 03:33 PM

I'll have to check with SWMBO but otherwise I'm in.

Cheers
Bob

**derekcohen** · 16th August 2009, 04:19 PM

Great start. I knew I could count on you two.

I also would like to keep the numbers down so that all get enough hands-on time (if we go that route). Perhaps about 8 of us in total?

So get in quick!

Regards from Perth

Derek

**Wongdai** · 17th August 2009, 01:36 AM

Oh yeah, count me in for sure.

**beer is good** · 17th August 2009, 02:22 AM

Hi Derek,
I would like some pointers on sharpening chisels and planes. I have been going to get in touch with you about that, and your invitation fired me into action. So if there is room I would really like to come on Sept 12.
Peter

**Larry M** · 17th August 2009, 03:51 PM

Count me in please Derek

Regards

Larry

**Interwood** · 17th August 2009, 09:59 PM

Hi Derek,

I would like to attend also.

Having invested in Thumbsucker's Stanley Blades I'm interested in the best way to set them up. Also, the penny has just dropped in regard to the worth and place of low angle block planes and shoulder planes. But I have yet to purchase either of these.

Would a salad or two help?

Regards,

Chris

PS Can also bring video recorder if you think that such is a good idea ?

**zvon** · 20th August 2009, 03:28 AM

Hi Derek,

I would like to come if possible.

Regards,
Zvon

**derekcohen** · 20th August 2009, 03:49 AM

Hi guys

Looking good so far. I'm sure that more will ask to attend as time gets closer.

As I mentioned, I'd like to keep the numbers down to about 8 or 9-ish so that we can do some practical stuff.

There is no reason why we can't have an eclectic mix of (say) plane tuning and techniques of use, and sharpening (as both these areas have been requested), as well as joint making.

Chris, thanks for the salad. A camera is an interesting idea. We could give it a go ... always destroy the result if you don't get my good side!

Regards from Perth

Derek

**kekemo** · 22nd August 2009, 10:30 PM

Derek...
Yes would like to attend... now this will shock you ...
can I bring up Ed's hand planer... and ask you to show me how to use it... yes... need to widen my horizon... some hand tool use... will be good to learn...
Cheers Kerry

**derekcohen** · 23rd August 2009, 12:49 PM

Hi Kerry

It would not be a true gathering without you there!

Bring Ed's plane with pleasure.

In fact, for all, bring any handtools that you want to tune up or even just want to Show-and-Tell. There will be someone with some expertise to offer, I am sure, and all of us just want to be there to learn and share the passion of woodworking.

There is room for a couple more. So please contact me if you are interested.

Regards from Perth

Derek

**Pops** · 23rd August 2009, 05:15 PM

Hi Kerry,

Glad you can make it.

And welcome to the Dark Side, I knew it was only a matter of time.

See you there.

Cheers
Pops

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