FREE Hand Plane Class !!!

[Johnny Kleso]

I think it's time to see if I can get a Hand Plane Class going for this fall.....

I am thinking it will not be a Hand Plane Refinishing Class but just a Sharpening, Tuning and Methods Class

This summer the folks that showed up I think would have much more enjoyed some hands on instruction than refinishing class..

Anyone intresed please PM me and include your email addy for a list..

I'm retired due to an injury so most any weekend is good for me, I'm thinking in a week or two but open to any date..

[Joel Goodman]

I wish I lived closer to GA!

[Richard Chan]

Me too, I really need to learn more about hand tools

[Allen Koriakin]

Johnny, I've been struggling to try and get more out of my hand planes. I have a few that got passed down to me after my great uncle died and I have never been able to get much out of them. I also have a LN medium shoulder plane that I love and use often but I would absolutely love some instruction on the old stanleys I have. I live in Norcross GA and would glady drive a couple of hours to learn how to better utilize my tools. Allen Koriakin

[lamar bailey]

I just took a lass at Woodcraft in Atlanta last weekend. It was pretty good the only problem was that they asked everyone to being in a place and we tuned them all. Some of the planes took longer than others.

[Tom Henderson2]

Oh brother... I sure wish I were closer to you Johnny. I'd be there in a heartbeat if I weren't two time zones away.

I'm very jealous of those that are closer and can attend.

And a tip o' the cap to folks like you, that reach out to teach the rest of us!

-TH

[Bob Noles]

Johnny,

I sent you a PM as requested.

[Michael Faurot]

I think it's time to see if I can get a Hand Plane Class going for this fall.....

I am thinking it will not be a Hand Plane Refinishing Class but just a Sharpening, Tuning and Methods Class


The methods part sounds like a great idea. When I was starting out I was able to figure out the sharpening and tuning by myself in a short amount of time. When it came to actually putting the planes to use, that took a lot longer to figure out on my own.

[Todd Hyman]

Johnny,

I sent you a PM as requested.

Thanks

[Johnny Kleso]

OK,
I'm thinking Nov. 1 or 2 what ever is best for the most people coming..

I will have all my Three Grinders and Buffer out for use for those that want to sharpen some blades after the tune up class..

I want to make this shorter then the last class with more hands on..

I also have many of my planes out to try to see how they work, if you have any Premium please bring them for others to and me to try :)

I own a No4 Clifton, LN No93 and a LN No140

[Bob Noles]

Johnny,

Nov 1st sounds good to me, but I think I can be flexible.

Any car pooling ideas from the west/north west side?

All I have to bring are my Veritas junkers.... will they work? :p:p:p

[Ken Parris]

Johnny, this sounds interesting, do you allow old students to return for another class? Nov. 1st does not work for me, but I could probably make Nov 2nd work. Please don't set that date just for me, as our schedule could change between now and then.

Ken

[Johnny Kleso]

Hi Ken,
Of course your welcome to come back..
This will be a real class this time :)

I am keeping score one for the 2nd..

PS: PM me your email again

[Bob Ross]

I now have two of these. If I can sell one, I'll come learn how to use the other. :D

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/photos/97500-97599/97544.gif

Seriously, I applaud your willingness to pass it on. Good for you.

[Todd Hyman]

I would rather it be on Nov 2 since, but could make it Nov 1 if that works for everyone else.

[Johnny Kleso]

Hello Folks,
I am planning class for the 2nd of Nov. Sunday of this week…

I would like class to at 11am talk for awhile about tuning planes them eat lunch hamburgers and potato salad and coleslaw and tea or soda.

I’ll then give a quick demo of planning and show how I use my grinders and bench stones for sharpening…

Then I let everyone try out some of the planes and them let all use the grinders to sharpen their plane blades and help setup students planes

Here is a Map you can get directions to my house from yours here
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&oe=utf8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=101027919960211719081.00044fb9d8c4f33f1675f&ll=33.655781,-84.335175&spn=0.309781,0.456619&z=11 (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&oe=utf8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=101027919960211719081.00044fb9d8c4f33f1675f&ll=33.655781,-84.335175&spn=0.309781,0.456619&z=11) <http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&amp;oe=utf8&amp;hl=en&amp;msa=0&amp;msid=10102791996021 1719081.00044fb9d8c4f33f1675f&amp;ll=33.655781,-84.335175&amp;spn=0.309781,0.456619&amp;z=11> (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&oe=utf8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=101027919960211719081.00044fb9d8c4f33f1675f&ll=33.655781,-84.335175&spn=0.309781,0.456619&z=11)

I highlighted the route I would take but might be easier to follow googles printed directions


If you are not already on the class mailing list and would like to come please contact me by PM and your email address..

Thanks
JK

[Johnny Kleso]

Allen Koriakin

Check You Mail..
Of course I have room :)

[Johnny Kleso]

Here are some pics of the clas.

I think it when very well I know as I tired after it was over and everone left with a well tuned plane and a good understanding of how to use it...

http://stanleytools.home.comcast.net/~stanleytools/class/2NOV08-1.jpg
http://stanleytools.home.comcast.net/~stanleytools/class/2NOV08-2.jpg

Rigt to left Me Todd, Mike, Larry and Allen

[Todd Hyman]

Here are some pics of the clas.

I think it when very well I know as I tired after it was over and everone left with a well tuned plane and a good understanding of how to use it...


Rigt to left Me Todd, Mike, Larry and Allen

Johnny,

It was a pleasure meeting you, Mike, Larry and Allen. Thanks for letting us into your house and viewing your great collection of handplanes. My wife couldn't believe how well the #7 looked and worked when I got home. Had a chance to play with it a little late last night and its working great.

What I really liked was talking to other woodworkers about their experiences. I wouls highly recommend going to the class if and when Johnny does it again. Their's nothing better than learning something new about woodworking while being outside in such great weather!

[Allen Koriakin]

I had a great time tuning up my old stanley 4 and 5 and learning how to use them properly was the cherry on top. It's nice to meet so many nice people in my neck of the woods. I just wanted to thank John for his hospitality and willingness to pass on some great knowledge to his fellow Creekers. I wish I had taken some before pictures of my stanley 4 and 5 before John tuned them up. They not only look great but they work even better. Now I just need to find a few projects where I can put them to use. I need to run out and get some batteries for my camera so I can take a few picture of the planes that we worked on.

Thanks again John and good luck with that back

Allen Koriakin

[larry cronkite]

Johnny

Just wanted to add my thanks for the great class and your wonderful hospitality.

Larry

[Joe Petersen]

I don't know how in the world I missed these posts of the date, but once again I find myself missing out. I'll be on the lookout for the next one.

[Lucas Bittick]

I am envious. Anything like this around Williamsburg/Yorktown/Virginia Beach?

[Johnny Kleso]

If anyone even thinks they may want to come toanother send me your email address, I will be having more..

Kieth has made a post that these posts belong in the Calendar and free class posts will be made their from now..

At the least, I know what its for now..
I always thought it was to check what the date was :)