Woodturning III: Lidded Boxes
With Chris Hoehle
This class has required prerequisites. See below for details.
Take your turning skills to the next level by creating a lidded box. This workshop dives into the art of precision, teaching you the techniques to craft a beautiful hardwood box with a seamless, friction-fit lid. We'll guide you through advanced skills like hollowing end grain and creating a continuous grain match, transforming a simple block of wood into a functional work of art. You’ll leave with a stunning handmade piece that showcases a high level of craftsmanship. Join this supportive friendly workshop, expand your handy DIY skillset, and connect with a community of fellow makers!
What You’ll Make:
A small round hardwood box featuring a perfectly fitted lid and a continuous, seamless grain alignment between the base and lid.
Skills & Concepts You’ll Learn:
Advanced techniques for hollowing end grain
Precisely measuring and creating a friction-fit lid
Design principles for making the grain appear continuous
Using a self-made "jam chuck" to finish the bottom of the box
Refining shapes with spindle gouges and scrapers
Equipment & Tools You’ll Learn:
Wood lathe, spindle gouges, small bowl gouges, scrapers, parting tools, and calipers.
Class Outline:
Prep & Design: Safety review, discussing box design, grain matching, and preparing the blank.
Demonstration: Instructor demonstrates shaping the box and lid, focusing on creating the tenon for the friction fit.
Hands-On Practice: Students hollow their box and lid, working with instructor guidance to achieve a precise fit.
Finishing Touches: Instructor demonstrates how to create and use a jam chuck; students finish the bottom of their boxes.
Wrap-Up: Review, final sanding and finishing, and Q&A.
Other Class Details:
Prerequisites: Woodturning I or equivalent experience (basic proficiency with spindle roughing gouge, spindle gouge and parting tool, as well as how to mount work between centers on the lathe) is required. Woodturning II is not required.
Class Capacity: 6 maximum, 3 minimum
Materials Provided?: Yes
Age Limit: 18+
Partner Ticket Available?: No
Clothing/Equipment Requirements?: Comfortable well fitted clothing, close-toed shoes, put your hair up, and be prepared to get a little dirty.
About the Teacher
This class is taught by local professional woodturner and DTL shop monitor Chris Hoehle. He has been turning wood for over thirteen years and has studied with many of the top professional woodturners in the field today at some of the best craft schools in the country such as Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts in Tennessee. He remembers what it was like to be a beginner, and he's eager to share his knowledge and experience with you and help you get a good start in this exciting craft! You can see Chris's work at www.studiocsh.com, or on Instagram @studiocsh. Here's a quick video of Chris turning a carver's mallet to give you an example of what you might be doing in this class: instagram.com/p/BU1lZrdj44L
What People Say about Chris's Classes…
“Chris is a fantastic instructor. It was absolutely incredible learning to make something so challenging without the process ever feeling frustrating or overwhelming.”
“I appreciated Chris’s balance of being available for questions and giving constructive feedback while letting you get hands-on and figure things out.”
“Chris is always ready to show more advanced techniques when prompted. His patient, linear teaching style makes woodturning accessible to anyone.”