Many of the specialty tools of the cooper are hard to find, new or used. Learn to make your own using basic blacksmithing, machining, and woodworking skills. These are excellent companion classes to Coopering - 445, Coopering Butter Churns - 446, and Coopering Barrels - 448.
"Chuck et al did a great job. They make it easy to do things thought to be very difficult." -student, 2009
"All the instructors were very knowledgeable. Each one had little different ways to do things so that we could choose which was best for us. A very enjoyable class." -student, 2009
"The content of this class was very exciting. Chuck's expertise in blacksmithing, woodworking, and toolmaking brings something special to this class. It is obvious that Chuck, Peter, and Charlie put considerable preparation into this class. The blacksmith shop is a great facility with a full set of tools. We accomplished an extraordinary quantity of work in a short time during this class. The tools that we made are high quality and work really well." -student, 2009
"I think Chuck and Peter did an excellent job in presenting techniques and helpful hints. I am very proud of the tools I am able to take home and the knowledge of using them correctly." -student, 2009
"The instructors were great! I'll be back." -student, 2008
"Excellent instructors--class size and length was good." -student, 2008
Enrollment: 4 to 10
Minimum age: 14
Product: inshave, croze, hollowing knife, and bands
a/ May 13-14, 2010, Thursday-Friday, 9:00-5:00pm, $210
Cook's Mill, Scotts, MI
With Chuck Andrews, Charlie Bussard, Peter Cooper, and John Sarge
Precedes Coopering - 445, May 15-16, 2010
Product: floor jointer, hoop driver, howel, and rivet set
b/ October 14-15, 2010, Thursday-Friday, 9:00-5:00pm, $235
Cook's Mill, Scotts, MI
With Chuck Andrews, Charlie Bussard, Peter Cooper, Darold Francis, and John Sarge
Precedes Coopering Butterchurns - 446, October 16-17, 2010
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