9921. Intro To Vacuum Pressing

9921. Intro To Vacuum Pressing

Workshop - Wood | This class has been canceled

251 N Spruce St. Winston-Salem, NC 27101 United States

Wood Studio 210-A

All Skill Levels

7/24/2021 (one day)

10:00 AM-3:00 PM EDT on Sat

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$100.00

$90.00

Get acquainted with the basics of using a vacuum pressing system to make veneered panels, bent laminations, and take the place of clamps in certain situations. Students will gain an understanding of adhesives, setting up the bag, making bending forms, and sawing veneer on the bandsaw. Get hands on with the equipment and set up a few operations in class. Learn this useful tool that opens up a myriad of options for working in a small shop and is the perfect steppingstone for those interested in the world of veneer. The class is open to students ages 18 and up. Masks and social distancing are required in this and all Sawtooth classes.

Phillip Fuentes is a woodturner, furniture maker, and bladesmith in Greensboro, NC. He has worked in cabinet, millwork, and boat shops. In his workshop he makes carving and outdoors knives, as well as producing small furniture, all manner of wooden kitche

Phillip is a woodturner, furniture maker, and bladesmith in Greensboro, North Carolina. In his workshop, he makes carving and chef's knives, along with specialty oyster knives forged from railroad spikes. The shop produces small furniture, all manner of wooden kitchenware and utensils, and turned work, both artistic and practical. Connect with Phillip on Instagram, @325sqft.