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Turn a Wooden Pen

Saturday & Sunday, June 13th and 14th

In this hands-on class, you'll create your own custom wooden pen using a Rockler pen hardware kit and a variety of beautiful wood species. This beginner-friendly workshop will guide you through the full pen turning process - from preparing your blank to shaping, sanding, finishing, and final assembly - resulting in a functional, handcrafted pen you'll be proud to use or gift.

What You'll Do:

• Select your pen blank from a variety of domestic and exotic wood species
• Cut your blank to length using a bandsaw
• Drill the blank to accept the brass tubing using a drill press
• Mount the blank on a lathe using a pen mandrel
• Turn and shape your pen using Rockler carbide turning tools
• Sand the pen to a smooth finish
• Apply a durable, easy-to-use finish
• Assemble the pen hardware using a pen press

What's Included:

• Pen hardware kit and wood blank
• All materials, supplies, and consumables
• Use of Rockler tools and accessories
• Use of Rockler safety gear

Important Info:

• Ages 14+ - minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
• Class is beginner-friendly - no prior experience needed
• Attendees will be using power tools - proper safety instruction and equipment will be provided
• Each attendee takes home their completed pen
• Price above excludes taxes and fees

Take Control at the Lathe: Hands-On with the Robert Sorby Steady PRO tool Rest

Saturday, June 20th Noon - 2pm

Don't miss this exciting, free hands-on demo where you'll experience greater control and stability at the lathe!

Our expert demonstrator will walk you through the features and benefits of the Robert Sorby Steady PRO Tool Rest Jig, showing how it enhances control while turning and helps you achieve smoother, more precise cuts. You'll see the jig in action as the instructor demonstrates turning techniques using Rockler carbide turning tools on a wooden bowl. This is a rolling format demo, so you can drop by anytime between 12pm and 2pm.

The real fun is when you step up to the lathe! Attendees will have the opportunity to try the Steady PRO Tool Rest themselves using carbide tools on a prepared blank to make controlled turning cuts (participants must be 18 or older for hands-on participation). Whether you're new to turning or looking to improve your technique, you'll leave with the confidence to take control at the lathe.

Build Strong Joints Fast: Hands-On with Rockler's Beadlock Joinery Jig

Saturday, June 27th Noon - 2pm

Don't miss this exciting, free hands-on demo where you'll learn how to create strong, accurate joinery with ease!

Our expert demonstrator will walk you through the features and benefits of Rockler's Beadlock Joinery Jig, along with available accessories that expand its capabilities. You'll see how this innovative system allows you to quickly crate strong, mortise-and-tenon-style joints using standard drill bits. This is a rolling-format demo, so you can drop by anytime between 12pm and 2pm.

The real fun is when you step up to the jig! Attendees will have the opportunity to use the Beadlock Jig themselves to create a joint using prepared lumber under instructor supervision (participants must be 18 or older for hands-on participation). Whether you're building furniture or tackling shop projects, you'll leave with the confidence to build strong joints fast.

NEW! Drawer slides from Blum, Grass and Salice Full-Extension undermount drawer slides move silently, with soft-close convenience and tool-free adjustment.

Find Festool's complete range of abrasives and the full line of track saws, now available in every Rockler store.

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Looking for Wood?
Why not come and "Take a walk through our woods". We feature premium domestic and exotic lumber as well as hard-to-find veneers.

Career Opportunities
Would you like to turn your hobby into a career? 
rockler.mompanies has career opportunities available, and one of them might be just what you're looking for. Lots of variety and flexible hours. Please see our Career Center for position details and how you can join our fun loving team!