The fall 2024 Green Wood Wright's fest is fast approaching! Tickets are still available here. This is quiet the event for you folks that like timber that ain't quiet dry. I am even planning to exit my hermit cave and stop in! Lots of different classes to choose from (instructor list is here). Kara O'Connell... Continue Reading →
Workbench Class Opening
We have an opening in the Moravian workbench class coming up in Berea KY, later this month. The class is at The Woodworking School at Pinecroft, info is here! -Will Myers
New Moravian Workbench Class for 2023
For the past decade I have taught the Moravian workbench class at the Woodwright's School in Pittsboro NC. For the classes there I had been supplying and prepping the materials we used in the class; a pretty big job to be honest. I have been contacted by other woodworking schools over the years about teaching... Continue Reading →
Candle Stands At Roy’s Place
This past weekend I taught the second Shaker candle stand class this year at The Woodwright's School in Pittsboro, NC (forgot my camera on the first one!). I have done this class at other schools over the years but with electric lathes. At Roy's we use a treadle lathe in keeping with the hand tool... Continue Reading →
Isaac Youngs Clock Build Video Now Available
In October of 2015 visited Hancock Shaker Village for the first time. The reason for the trip was to examine two particular pieces in their collection. A candle stand and one of Issacs Youngs wall clocks for prospective videos on building them. Both pieces were well known and often written about Shaker pieces; but not... Continue Reading →
Goings’ On
It has been a good bit since I have posted anything. I appreciate the inquires as to whether I was alive, thankfully, the answer is in the positive. It has been a heck of a year for my family and myself as it has been for the entire world. We have faired pretty well so... Continue Reading →
Moravian Tail Vises Back in Stock (Sold Out)
As of early next week I think the wait list for the Moravian tail vise will be caught up at least for a little while. As of this writing I will have about a dozen extra vises if anyone would like one right away, drop me a line via the contact page here. More about... Continue Reading →
Repeat, Repeat, Repeat….
The past two weeks I have been working with a new horse that has recently joined our family. Cheyenne is a four year old filly that has never been broke, so I had to begin at the beginning. I am not a cowboy by any means but for some reason enjoy the process of getting... Continue Reading →
Vises in Stock (for now)
SOLD OUT If you would like to be added to the wait list for the next bunch send me a message. I have just completed another batch of tail vises to cover the overflow from the last. If you would like one, I have five extras on hand. These are ready to go and will... Continue Reading →
2020 Woodwright’s School Schedule is Live!
I am happy to announce the schedule for the 2020 classes at the Woodwright's School is open for registration. Most of the past favorites are back as well as some new classes. Even Mr. Schwarz is scheduled to make an appearance this year. I will be doing the Moravian workbench class, the Shaker setting bench... Continue Reading →