Continuous Arm Windsor Chair with Curtis Buchanan

Tool List
· Drawknife- an old one is fine if it's tuned up. For a new one try the chairmakers knife from Barr tools. It comes sharp.
· Spoke Shave- tuned up
· Smoothing plane
· Scorp-Barr tools makes a good one it's his small one.
· Bevel square
· Combination square
· Auger bits- 5/16", 1/2", these are bits made for a bit brace, they have a square tapered tang. Highland Hardware sells individual ones by Irwin.
· Bit Brace
· Dead blow hammer- a 2 lb. is good
· Marking gauge- with a point not a wheel a cheap one will do

· Pencils, note book and digital camera

· Safety equipment – hearing protection, dust mask, safety glasses

Optional Tools
· Hand saw
· Bench chisel
· Folding rule with extension
· Gloves
· Scraper-curved and card with burnisher
· Auger bit 11/16, 3/8
· Travisher-Elia Bizzarri at handtoolwoodworking.com
· Reamer- 6 degrees make your own from www.greenwoodworking.com/reamer.htm or get one from Elia
· Coping saw
· Bevel boss
· Protractor
· Large flat (#3) gouge
· Gouge-11/7 veiner or small # 9 sweep
· Claw hammer
· Adze - I like the small one from Country workshops


My tools recommendations are just that, recommendations. Other tools can work just fine. I will have a few extra tools to share such as drawknives, spokeshaves and scorps. I will have a few tools for sale such as the reamer and travishers.

A fully catered lunch is served every day and drinks and snacks are provided all day. Please let us know of any special dietary needs.

Lie-Nielsen Toolworks extends a 10% discount to our students.  Please contact Lie-Nielsen for more details.

Contact Curtis if you have questions about tools by email cbuchanan52@hotmail.com or phone 423.753.5160  Also, please feel free to call or email Kelly.

(859) 986-5540        kelly@kellymehler.com         www.kellymehler.com