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One day classes

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  • 09-07-2015 8:18am
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    Halycon
    Registered Users Posts: 63 ✭✭


    Hi all,

    Does anyone know of a one day woodworking course in Ireland? I can't find anything on the web that suits. I have seen some woodcarving options but that's not what I really want. I want to practice joinery and using handtools.

    I have watched a lot of video tutorials (Paul sellers and the like), but find it frustrating sometimes when I can't figure out what I am doing wrong and would like some expert guidance.

    I would try nightcourses but I live in west cork and lots of travelling every week is out. A one day class would suit better.

    Thanks in advance for any help.


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    ..Brian..
    Registered Users Posts: 1,259 ✭✭✭..Brian..


    Google Hill Picket Studios over in Wicklow. They may have what you're after. I plan to do one of their one day courses soon myself after watching hours of Paul Sellers online!


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    Halycon
    Registered Users Posts: 63 ✭✭Halycon


    Thanks that's exactly what I am after. I will start saving now for one. May have to put off that diamond sharpening stone for a while!


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    ..Brian..
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    I know, at about €80 each for those ezelap diamond plates, they're a bit of an investment! It'll be the September course, at the earliest, I will be going for in Hill Picket Studios so of you do it beforehand, let us know how you got on!


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    Halycon
    Registered Users Posts: 63 ✭✭Halycon


    I won't get to it before September, full schedule every weekend (so many weddings). Its a 4 hour drive so I will have to book accommodation etc.

    I did find the plates cheaper at fine-tools (no affiliation)


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    ..Brian..
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    My mistake, your are correct. I just bought a Veritas crosscut carcass saw from Fine Tools last week and saw them there also.

    €65, €50 and €50 were the ones I was looking at for 250, 600 & 1200 grit.


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    Vexorg
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    I can recommend the courses at Hill Picket Studios, I was going on a Thurdsay Night and on Saturdays, fully kitted out workshop. Travelling from the North Dublin to Avoca just took up so much time, its a pity there is nothing similar closer to me. Im sure you will enjoy your time there.


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    ..Brian..
    Registered Users Posts: 1,259 ✭✭✭..Brian..


    That's great to hear! Yea it's about 1 hour and 15 min from where I am in Carlow which is a pity or I would like to attend the weekly classes.


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    Halycon
    Registered Users Posts: 63 ✭✭Halycon


    ..Brian.. wrote: »
    My mistake, your are correct. I just bought a Veritas crosscut carcass saw from Fine Tools last week and saw them there also.

    €65, €50 and €50 were the ones I was looking at for 250, 600 & 1200 grit.

    Whats the saw like? I am thinking of getting a good dovetail saw and would like to know if Veritas is up to the hype


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    ..Brian..
    Registered Users Posts: 1,259 ✭✭✭..Brian..


    I have nothing to compare it to really but I find its crosscut and even rip cuts very well in pine. Cuts straight out the box and easy to start.

    I picked up and old dovetail saw off ebay a while ago also for about €20 but the teeth weren't in great shape. I tried to sharpen them first, then tried to retooth it Paul Sellers style but made a mess of it so sent it off to a crowd in Dublin (City Saw Services) who will retooth to whatever configuration you want, sharpen and set the saw for €15. Should have that back Monday so will put both of them through their paces then.

    The Veritas I think is definitely a good saw and great value for money at less than €50 from Fine Tools. Delivery was under a tenner and only took 3 working days. (The Carpentry Store in Naas wanted €79.95 for the same saw but would have to order it in, would take "a week or two.")

    I prefer the idea of using old tools you can get on the likes the of eBay though. The dovetail saw I picked up is between 90 and 140 years old! And after its had new teeth cut I should be able to maintain it for many years to come.

    We'll that's the plan anyway, like I said, I should have the old saw back on Monday so we'll see how it goes!


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    Halycon
    Registered Users Posts: 63 ✭✭Halycon


    Hmm, that very interesting. I was thinking of buying a second hand saw myself and sharpening it but was also daunted by the process. I might save up for a Veritas one instead. There's a guy in Waterford that sells old tools and I was going to buy something from him (John O'Neill), he advertises on adverts.ie. I think I will leave it until I am more experienced. City saw services are going in my address book for later though.

    One a plus point I finally got the hang of planing pine today. Got some honing compound and it made a huge difference stropping on a old belt.

    Nice talking to you Brian


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