Greenwood Stool Making
| Date | Saturday 1st October 2011 |
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| Time | 10:00 until 17:00 |
| Meet At | Hectors House Ecclesall Sawmill, Abbey Lane, Sheffield S7 2QZ |
| Organised By | Ecclesall Woods Sawmill |
| Bus Route | 97 or 98 |
| Description | Day 1. [01/10/2011] We will look at wood selection. You will learn how to select the appropriate wood for each application. We’ll split/cleave the wood, looking at how to control the split accurately. We’ll use a side axe to rough shape the billets ready for shaping using a drawknife sitting on the shaving horse. Once we’ve prepared the billets we’ll use a pole lathe to turn three legs. Once completed they will be left to dry out ready for the second day of the course. Day 2 [08/10/2011] With the legs now dry we can use the pole lathe or rounding plane to produce the right sized tenons. We’ll use a variety of hand tools to plane the stool top, shape the sides with a spoke shave, and drill the mortices with a bit and brace. Once everything fits we’ll glue the stool together and level up. If there’s time we’ll turn some small items on the pole lathe when we’ve finished the stool Cost: £120 - Refundable up to two weeks prior to course (minus £30 admin fee) No refunds for cancellations within two weeks of course |
| Contact | Sarah Chapman |
| Phone No. | Office 0114 2356348 Mobile 07875 590255 |
| Sarah.Chapman [at] sheffield.gov.uk | |
| Website | http://www.sheffield.gov.uk/out--about/parks-woodlands--countryside/trees--woodlands/ecclesall-woods/sawmill-site-project |
| Type of Event | Practical Activity |
| Primary Focus | General Interest |
| Wheelchair/Pushchair Accessible | Yes |
| Suitable for Families | No |