Mastering the Woodmaster

with Gary Striegler

September 29, 2018 Fort Smith AR

We are excited to announce that Master Home Builder and Woodmaster Expert, Gary Striegler, is going to be on-site again at Mark's Machinery to share some of his tips, tricks, and trade secrets.  Woodworkers from all over the U.S. traveled to Fort Smith to attend the our previous classes, and the feedback has been great!

 Whether you're a Woodmaster Owner, or a prospective customer looking to see one in action, now's your chance to learn from one of the best in the business.  Gary will spend an entire day working the ins and outs of the Woodmaster 718. 

Morning Session: Four ways to step up your Game with a Woodmaster.

• Planing, from rough lumber to final thickness.
• Gang Ripping, the safest way to size lumber.
• Making Molding = Making Money!
• Sanding, the finishing touch.

Afternoon Session: Curved molding from layout to install.

• Layout - Eyebrow, Circle Top, and Elliptical molding.
• Creating a curved blank, how to glue up stain grade and paint grade blanks.
• Profiling the blank.  Match any existing trim pattern, or create your own.
• Cutting and installing curved trim.  Matching angles, and making the joint.

Cost is $75.00 for the entire day.  Lunch is provided.

Contact Mark at Mark's Machinery 479-461-5079 or visit his website www.marksmachinery.net to register.

 Class to be held at:

Mark's Machinery

2210 Townson Ave,

Fort Smith, AR 72901

Monthly meeting of the River Valley Woodturners. These are the area's best woodturners. that meet on the third Saturday of the month and showcase some of their recent creations. Visitor are welcome. 

Cabinet Making "The Kreg Way" with Gary Striegler

Class is open to 20 participants. $75 Per person. Register online or call 479 461 5079 to enroll. This is a great class! Gary will be sharing some of his best Tips, Tricks and Techniques to build base and upper cabinets as well a cabinet doors and drawers. Gary will be demonstrating how to properly use many of Kreg's most popular tools including The DB210 Pocket hole machine, KWS-1000 Mobile Project Work Center, KHI-HINGE Concealed Hinge Jig, KHI-SLIDE Drawer Slide Jig, KMA-3200 Shelf Pin Jig and a whole lot more. He will also be demonstrating his favorite clamps from BESSEY as well as his most popular Whiteside router bits for his cabinet trim details and a short molding demonstration with the Woodmaster. He will be using Tenryu saw blades for the class. Lunch will be provided as well as some great door prizes. Hope to see you there!

Gary will be using the Woodmaster Planer/Molder to do demonstrate the process of making Curved molding as well as how to layout and install

1.      Layout for 3 forms of curved trim. Eyebrow, circle top, and Elliptical (bonus section S curves)

2.      Creating a curved blank, how to glue up stain grade pieces and accurately cutting paint grade ones.

3.      Profiling the blank. Match any existing trim pattern or create your own.

4.      Cutting and installing curved trim. Getting the angels right and making the joint.

Class cost is $50 of $75 for those attending both sessions. Register on our website or call Marks Machinery at 479 461 5079. 

Gary will be demonstrating how to make your own molding with the Woodmaster Planer/Molder including straight as well as curved molding for arched windows and doorways. $50 or $75 for both sessions. Please register on the website or call Marks Machinery at 479 461 5079 to sign up. 

                                           Mastering the Woodmaster

Four ways to step up your Game with a Woodmaster

Planning from rough lumber to final thickness.

Gang ripping the safest way to size lumber.

Making Molding /making money

Sanding; the finishing touch

Gary’s favorite tricks. Large moldings on the Woodmaster, set up your Woodmaster to cut multiple profiles without resetting and a jig to straight line rip with the Woodmaster

February meeting of the River Valley Woodturners featuring club President Wendell Mills turning a small Hollowform.  

Beginning Bowl Turning with Wendell. Class is open to first four students wishing to learn a new hobby or expand their woodturning skills.  $75

Students will learn the basics of pen making including how to turn, assemble and finish a slimline pen. Cost is $50 including the pen made in the class. Call or text Mark at 479 461 5079 or sign up on the websites to register.  

Gary will be using Kreg's Cabinet Making jigs to make and install cabinet doors and drawers and trim details on the base cabinet built during the morning cabinet making class. Class is open to 20 participants. Cost is $50 for this session or $75 to participants wishing to attend both morning and afternoon sessions. 

Cabinet making "The Kreg Way" with Gary Striegler Open to 20 participants. $50 Per person or $75 attending for both sessions. Register online or call 479 461 5079 to enroll. 

First meeting of the River Valley Woodturners for 2018. This months meeting will feature a turning tool sharpening demonstration with the Oneway Wolverine Sharpening System. No cost for attending and visitors are welcome. Membership dues are $24 for those wishing to join the club. 

Beginning Pen Making with Andrew Valenti