Moravian Workbench

Berea College has re-opened the former Kelly Mehler School of Woodworking under the leadership of Berea College Head of Woodcraft Rob Spiece as The Woodworking School at Pine Croft. Both Rob and Berea College are dedicated to preserving the fundamental character the school has been known for as we move the school into its next phase.  The Woodworking School at Pine Croft further supports Berea College’s 120-year commitment to the preservation and promotion of craft.While in some ways woodworking is an individual pursuit, there are common traits that connect across makers: a desire to expand our skills, furnish our homes, surround ourselves with the handmade, and join a community of dedicated craftspeople. We believe that craft can both preserve traditions and beauty – and that craft can act as a counterbalance to a disposable and consumer-reliant world. Making is essential to us. We are excited to share a place where students can grow in their skills and fulfill their creative pursuits. Providing opportunities to work with leading instructors who come from diverse backgrounds and have different woodworking perspectives. All are welcome to attend

The Woodworking School at Pine Croft

Build a Moravian Workbench with Will Myers

Dates: June 26 - 30, 2023Instructor: Will MyersCourse Description:  The Moravian workbench is an excellent traditional design that fits well in the modern woodworker shop. Based on a workbench in the collection at Old Salem North Carolina dating from around 1800 that was meant to be transportable with minimum fuss. All that is required to assemble or disassemble are a few mallet taps taking only a minute or so. The bench we will build is six foot long and weighs in around 200 pounds.This is a five-day class consisting of chopping and rip sawing twenty large mortise and tenons of varying shapes and sizes so be sure you are up to the task!Tool List (bring what you have, we&#x27;ll have others to share):<ul><li>Full size hand saws, rip and x-cut</li><li>Back saws, rip and x-cut</li><li>1” and ¾” chisels (long firmer style is best if you have them)</li><li>Mallet</li><li>Two pin adjustable mortise gauge and cutting gauge</li><li>Bit brace (12” preferably) 1” and 5/8” augers</li><li>Measuring tools, folding or tape rule, and a ruler</li><li>Try square or machinist square, bevel and framing square</li><li>Hand Planes-Jack, Jointer, smoother and block.</li><li>3/8” Mortise chisel</li><li>Marking Knife</li><li>Optional-shoulder plane or 10 ½ rabbet plane</li></ul>C﻿lass cost covers: All wood/timber for the bench build and a front leg vise. (Wagon vise not included.....if interested in a wagon vise, please reach out to Will Myers)L﻿unches provided.

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