Woodcraft of Toledo

The Next Wave Piranha® and Shark® are full-featured portable CNCs with Ready2 technology that feature an integrated touchscreen interface. They are perfect for smaller-scale projects like carvings, plaques, ornamental boxes and precision parts machined from wood, soft metals, or plastics. With 3-D carving capability, you can carve expensive corbels or a chess set and cut intricate inlays and engravings. Optional equipment is also available for each model. See the Next Wave CNCs at work!

Of the 720,000 injuries per year associated with woodworking, 42 percent happen at the table saw. Yet common sense, proven practices and tried techniques will keep you from harm's way. Learn how your woodworking experiences can be safer and much more enjoyable with a few safety tools and practices.

In March 2022 Kreg launched new products, continuing their commitment to make woodworking easier and safer. Our Regional Kreg Representative, Mitch Culver, will be on hand to introduce what is new and how you can master your projects with the new tools. Mitch is looking forward to answering all of your Kreg questions!

Create one-of-a-kind rings with the Easy Inlay Ring Core Kits. With a few supplies including the ring kit, your choice of Easy Inlay material and a gluing medium like CA or epoxy resin plus a little know-how, you can make a ring with no power tools.

Traditional wood turning tools need to be sharpened often to work well. As time goes by, and the tool becomes duller, it starts to work poorly. Carbide is different though, because it never requires sharpening. When your insert loses its bite, you simply loosen the screw holding it in place and turn it slightly; then back to turning. Stop in and let us show the advantages of using carbide in your next turning project.

Just in time for those outdoor projects you're building! What finish is best for the constant weather changes? What impact will sunlight have to the finish and the wood? This demo will discuss the considerations and benefits of outdoor finishes.

Easy as "drill and drive!" Professional cabinet makers like the Kreg jig because it makes the project fast, easy, and strong. Every joint you build is stronger when you use the Kreg system. The Kreg Pocket Hole Jig 720PRO includes everything you need to get started. We show you how easy and effective the Kreg system can be for any project.

Card scrapers clean up a work piece like no other tool, leaving a scratch free, glassy smooth surface ready for finishing. To achieve this kind of performance, you must maintain a sharp cutting burr on the scraper's edge. Learn how it’s done.

Need fast, strong board joinery? Our Festool expert will demonstrate the unique capabilities of the Domino system and answer all your questions. You will see Domino cutters rotate and oscillate to cut precise, smooth-sided mortises while almost dust-free. You will be amazed at how versatile the tool is in handling a wide variety of cabinetry and furniture projects.

Sanding is so easy to do that it is very often done badly. But sanding well is a skill just like any other woodworking skill. Join us as we show you how sanding correctly is very rewarding to achieve your winning results.

You just completed your project and now you have to apply a finish. What type of finish should you select for the wood you used? Water based or oil based? And how should you apply it? With brush or spray? We will provide information and tips that will help make the completed project more professional looking.

The mortise and tenon is arguably the most used joint in wood working, from heavy timber structures still standing after thousands of years to delicate cabinet doors which are most often associated with quality workmanship in woodworking. Join us as we show you how rewarding it is to hand cut your own mortise and tenon.

A woodworker always needs a mechanical advantage during assembly – whether it is to hold wood components together while the glue dries, secure a component in place while a mechanical fastener is used, or because you just don't have enough hands. We will show you how to select the right clamp for your project.

Drawer Slides come in many different types, and determining which type to use for your project can be difficult. We will show you how to select and install the right drawer slide for your project.

No single wood glue is perfect for every job. Each has strengths and limitations. Choosing the right glue for your project is fundamental to a lasting assembly or a successful repair.