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Ever wanted to learn about the selection, use, care and proper feeding of hand tools? 

How about finding out why one wood reacts differently to the same method you successfully used on another wood? 

RON HERMAN CAN HELP.

A direct third-generation master housewright and carpenter with extensive historical, period and modern carpentry skills and expertise, Herman offers videos and hands-on classes/seminars in his own engaging and unique style.

Currently, Ron offers courses for your organization or club in a group format, and provides instructional seminars for conferences. Fees and travel expenses will apply. Please email woodpotter60@gmail.com or call (614) 262-4792 for more information.

Courses offered include:

Handsaws: Sharpening, Tuning and UseUnderstanding Wood
JoineryProperly Fitting Your Tools
Building Your Sawyer's BenchImplements of Bloodletting: Chisels, Spokeshaves and Drawknives
Molding PlanesPlanes by the Numbers
Hand-Cut DovetailsIncorporating Hand Tools Into Your Shop
Brace Yourself: Braces, Bits, Augers and DrillsSharpening Methods

Ron also offers instructional and informational videos through Popular Woodworking Magazine. Please click the links below for more information:

Sharpen Your Handsaws
The Joinery Challenge
Handsaws: Tune-up, Setup and More

Ron Herman gives information to a class on types of molding planes.

Ron Herman is a contributing author for Popular Woodworking Magazine featuring Roy Underhill and is a repeat presenter at the annual national Woodworking in America conferences. He gives lectures in his field to organizations across the U.S., and instructs at institutions like the Kelly Mehler School of Woodworking. He prefers Mary Ann to Ginger and is quick to extol the virtues of chocolate milk.

To contact Ron about scheduling a course or to learn more about his offerings, please email woodpotter60@gmail.com or call (614) 262-4792.

Ron is on Facebook! Check out his page here.


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