RM School of Woodworking Pty Ltd.
Educating Adults To Work With Wood
RM School of Woodworking is a privately owned and operated School, catering for adults who want to learn various forms of woodwork. Operating classes during week days, evenings and on weekends, the School aims to run classes which suit all groups of people.
The School run its courses at the Woodturners Society of Queensland Hall - 19 Pine Street Greenslopes, 5 minutes drive from the Brisbane CBD.
Rob at one of his lathes. Customers Pepper Grinders
Rob Mc Kee who runs his Courses in various locations around Brisbane is a qualified Woodmachinist and Technical Teacher with over 36 years experience in the Woodworking Industry.
In his 18 year career as a Technical Teacher, Rob taught Apprentices and Pre-vocational Students how to Manufacture Furniture and Safely use Woodworking Machinery. During this time, he also taught Adult Education in the evenings and on weekends, to 1,000's of South East Queensland people who wanted to learn Woodworking. Renowned for his Woodturning Courses, Rob is currently Brisbane's leading Woodturning Teacher.
In the mid 1990's Rob decided to also teach Furniture Making and Router Courses based upon the success of his Woodturning Courses. Today his courses range from Furniture Making, Use of Hand & Power Tools, Specialised Router Courses, Woodturning Courses, Grinding & Sharpening, Toy Making to Furniture Restoration and many more.
Feature Course this Month
Introductory Turned Platters Course
15/01, 22/01, 29/01, 5/02, 12/02 & 19/02 - 2012
Why Enroll in a Course?
Courses give you an opportunity to learn new skills.
They give you access to qualified Craftspeople who can give you unbiased information about Tools, Equipment & Techniques that are difficult to get from reading a book or listening to a salesperson.
Courses allow you to learn, step by step one week at a time,
go home and practice and come back next week and
quiz the Teacher about any problems you are having and be able to correct them.
Courses give you an insight into how long or how difficult a
Skill or Project may be and how long it may take to learn or
complete.
Courses allow you to mix with other people who are trying to achieve the same goals of learning new Skills or creating particular forms.
Courses, although sometimes expensive initially, will often save you money in the long run, as you learn skills that you can repeat at home, know what Tools & Equipment to buy the first time and where to buy quality Timber, Glues, and Hardware fittings that will make your pieces last longer than you do.
End View Detail of above Table - Qld Maple
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(ABN) 61 100 148 838
Educating Adults To Work With Wood
RM School of Woodworking is a privately owned and operated School, catering for adults who want to learn various forms of woodwork. Operating classes during week days, evenings and on weekends, the School aims to run classes which suit all groups of people.
The School run its courses at the Woodturners Society of Queensland Hall - 19 Pine Street Greenslopes, 5 minutes drive from the Brisbane CBD.
Rob at one of his lathes. Customers Pepper Grinders
Rob Mc Kee who runs his Courses in various locations around Brisbane is a qualified Woodmachinist and Technical Teacher with over 36 years experience in the Woodworking Industry.
In his 18 year career as a Technical Teacher, Rob taught Apprentices and Pre-vocational Students how to Manufacture Furniture and Safely use Woodworking Machinery. During this time, he also taught Adult Education in the evenings and on weekends, to 1,000's of South East Queensland people who wanted to learn Woodworking. Renowned for his Woodturning Courses, Rob is currently Brisbane's leading Woodturning Teacher.
In the mid 1990's Rob decided to also teach Furniture Making and Router Courses based upon the success of his Woodturning Courses. Today his courses range from Furniture Making, Use of Hand & Power Tools, Specialised Router Courses, Woodturning Courses, Grinding & Sharpening, Toy Making to Furniture Restoration and many more.
Feature Course this Month
Introductory Turned Platters Course
15/01, 22/01, 29/01, 5/02, 12/02 & 19/02 - 2012
Aim: This course is designed to give students the necessary skills to successfully turn Platters & Trays.
Techniques Taught
Correct & safe use of Bowl Gouges, Spindle Gouges & Scraping Chisels
Correct & safe use of Bowl Gouges, Spindle Gouges & Scraping Chisels
Use of different types of holding and re-chucking methods to completely turn Wooden Platters & Trays
Hand Sanding Techniques to refine the turned form
Selection & application of suitable Finishes
Special Note: This course is a basic one and no previous Woodworking experience is required.
Projects: Shaped Rim Platter & a Laminated Chip and Dip Tray
Why Enroll in a Course?
Courses give you an opportunity to learn new skills.
They give you access to qualified Craftspeople who can give you unbiased information about Tools, Equipment & Techniques that are difficult to get from reading a book or listening to a salesperson.
Courses allow you to learn, step by step one week at a time,
go home and practice and come back next week and
quiz the Teacher about any problems you are having and be able to correct them.
Courses give you an insight into how long or how difficult a
Skill or Project may be and how long it may take to learn or
complete.
Courses allow you to mix with other people who are trying to achieve the same goals of learning new Skills or creating particular forms.
Courses, although sometimes expensive initially, will often save you money in the long run, as you learn skills that you can repeat at home, know what Tools & Equipment to buy the first time and where to buy quality Timber, Glues, and Hardware fittings that will make your pieces last longer than you do.
To read about our Course Times, Dates & Prices please refer to Courses & Products Page
Top & Side View of Rob's Basic Coffee Table.
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Rob Mc Kee's design of the Australian Classic Squatters Chair
made from Kwila with Stainless Steel fittings.
made from Kwila with Stainless Steel fittings.
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