Kezurou-kai USA is now offering online Zoom classes
For more details and registration click on the links below.
- Class recordings from online classes will be available to all participants for 2 weeks.
- Links to zoom meetings will be emailed the day before class is scheduled.
By Andrew Hunter
April 24, 2021
11am - 1pm PST / 2 - 4pm EST
$75 non-members
$60 members (use Coupon Code from newsletter)
Class recordings will be available to all participants for 2 weeks.
Links to zoom class will be emailed the day before class is scheduled.
Dimension Lumber by Hand
Learning to dimension lumber by hand is a most fundamental skill, right up there with sharpening! In this live, beginner level zoom class Andrew will take you through the steps to flatten, square and smooth any sized board. He will demonstrate the process with three Japanese hand planes, a rough, a jointer and a smoother and will describe how each is tuned differently depending on the task. Even if you use western planes the principals Andrew will demonstrate are universal. He will show you how to use winding sticks to judge flatness, give you tips for reading the grain and will demonstrate the planing process in a variety of wood species and figure. This is going to be a great class, so sign up to watch the shavings fly!
Please note that this is a lecture-based class. Tools are not required, and instead students are encouraged to observe and ask questions.
Members get Discounts
If you’re not already a member consider joining. You’ll receive a Coupon Code for discounts on the classes, and at only $20/year for membership it will quickly pay for itself if you are thinking of taking classes.
Past Classes
You can have a look at our past classes here and if there are classes that we aren’t currently offering that you are interested in taking, or if you have suggestions for new classes, fill out the form on the Vote for Past Classes page to let us know.