Woodcraft of Charlotte

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1725 Windsor Square Dr.
Matthews, NC 28105

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Hours of Operations

Sunday

12PM - 5PM

Monday

9AM - 6PM

Tuesday

9AM - 6PM

Wednesday

9AM - 6PM

Thursday

Closed

Friday

9AM - 6PM

Saturday

9AM - 5PM

Retail store pricing may vary from internet or catalog pricing.

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Woodworking Classes in Charlotte

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$90.00

Beginner/Intermediate

Intro to Lathe 101

with Bill McInnis

Saturday, July 13, 9 AM - 1 PM

In this class students will learn lathe safety, appropriate lathe speed, proper techniques related to the use of the following conventional and carbide turning tools. Standard Turning Tools: Roughing Gouge, Spindel Gouge, Parting Tool, and Skew Chisel. Carbide Tools: Roughing Square Cutter, Smoothing Round Cutter, and Detail Pointed Cutter Sharping System for Conventional turning tools, Wolverine System, will be demonstrated. CLS1204. If the class you are interested in is full or if that date does not work for you please do not hesitate to call our store and sign up for the “overflow” list. We will contact you when that class is scheduled again.

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$40.00

All Levels

Sharpening Lathe Tools

with Bill McInnis

Saturday, July 13, 2 PM - 3:30 PM

If the dark art of sharpening high speed steel turning tools has left you frustrated, this class will usher in clarity and serenity. Maintaining a sharp edge on your turning tools is key to producing a beautiful work piece. During this demonstration students will learn about sharpening safety and efficiency by utilizing the Oneway Wolverine Sharpening System. Don’t let dull tools frustrate your love of turning any longer. If the class (CLS066) you are interested in is full or if the date does not work for you, please do not hesitate to call our store and sign up for the "overflow" list. We will contact you when the class is scheduled again.

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$180.00

All Levels

Learn to Turn – Full Day

with Robin Russell

Saturday, August 3, 9 AM - 4 PM

This intense full day class will get you turning and send you home with several completed projects. When you leave you will feel much more confident and ready to get your lathe spinning and those projects started. You will be instructed in the basics of lathe safety, lathe components, lathe tools, and then get into proper cutting techniques. Late afternoon with some projects under your belt, tool sharpening and maintenance will also be covered. The instructor will provide hands-on instruction with each student while they are becoming familiar with the primary lathe tools. Instruction on how tool and body movements effect tool position and cut quality. Students will turn several projects that they will take home. The instructor’s will select a variety of woods that will help students recognize the unique nature of the woods and how the correct tool impacts the finished project. Some sanding and finishing will also be addressed. Your take home projects will serve as a memory guides on making future successful pieces. CLS018. If the class you are interested in is full or if that date does not work for you please do not hesitate to call our store and sign up for the “overflow” list. We will contact you when that class is scheduled again.

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Router Basics

Saturday, July 13, 1 PM - 2 PM

Making rabbets or putting a roundover edge on a board in your future? Our in-store experts will walk you through what you need to know to start using a router.

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Outdoor Finishes

Saturday, July 20, 1 PM - 2 PM

Ensure your outdoor projects can stand up to the weather by choosing the right outdoor finish. Let us show you the options and how to pick the right one for your project.

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Hand Plane Tune Up

Saturday, August 10, 1 PM - 2 PM

Making clean cuts with a hand plane is easy – if you have your plane set up properly. Join us as we go over how to dial it in for the right cut.

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Woodcraft of Charlotte is Ready to Help You Make Wood Work!

Woodcraft of Charlotte is the area’s premiere destination for the best woodworking tools, wood, supplies and advice. Whether you consider yourself a novice woodworker or an expert craftsman, Woodcraft has the brands that sawdust makers prefer! Shop top power tool brands like JET, Powermatic, Festool, Laguna, Rikon and more. Plus find the best selection of hand tools from WoodRiver, pfeil, Flexcut, Veritas and other favorites. Stop by for our free monthly woodworking demos or take part in a woodworking seminar. At Woodcraft of Charlotte we enjoy Helping You Make Wood Work®

We Sell the Best Brands in Woodworking

The best woodworking has to offer from brands like Festool, JET, RIKON and more!

Festool Woodworking Tools. Woodcraft is the largest Festool retailer in the US.
SawStop Table Saws - the standard in table saw safety.
Laguna - Supermax woodworking tools, accessories, and abrasives.