Dale Barnard

Professional woodworker, Published author & Instructor

Dale is a professional woodworker with over 50 years of experience. In addition to this experience he’s been teaching the craft for over 20 years. He’s a published author in Popular Woodworking Magazine and was named one of the top ten woodworkers in America in their 200th anniversary edition. He’s been featured in HGTV “Modern Masters” show and has vast experience in the craft with all types of projects from building homes to fine furniture in any style. Currently Dale is an instructor at the Barnard Woodworking School

Dale Barnard’s 2023
Seminars included with general admission (OH, IN & WI Only)

Friday 12:30 - 1:30 Understanding Wood Movement
  • Air dried v Kiln Dried
  • Moisture Content
  • Avoiding cracks & repairs
  • Avoiding cupping/wrapping
  • Reaction wood
  • Meanings of terms
  • Designing mistakes which cause cracks, warping etc
  • Quatersawn v plain sliced
Friday 2:30 - 3:30 Understanding Machining Wood (Millwork)
  • Taking rough cut wood to S – 4 – S
    • Flattening 1 side (face jointing)
      • Jointer too narrow? – Tricks
    • Planing other side
      • Planing techniques – Avoid confusion
      • Grain direction
      • Balanced moisture content
    • Avoiding snipe
    • Edge jointing for flat glue ups
    • Ripping to width on table saw
      • (SAFETY) – Push sticks, splitter
      • Kick back
    • Cutting to length on table saw
      • (Sleds – 1” Spacers)
Friday 4:00 - 5:00 Understanding Finishing
  • Proper preparation avoiding swirl marks
  • Coloring wood:
    • Chemical treatment
    • Pigment stains
    • Dyes
    • Glazing stain
    • Conditioning
  • Lock in the color – Protection
  • Penetrating finishes
  • Surface finishes
  • Finishing the finish
  • Tricks & techniques
Saturday 12:00 - 1:00 Understanding Wood Movement
  • Air dried v Kiln Dried
  • Moisture Content
  • Avoiding cracks & repairs
  • Avoiding cupping/wrapping
  • Reaction wood
  • Meanings of terms
  • Designing mistakes which cause cracks, warping etc
  • Quatersawn v plain sliced
Saturday 2:00 - 3:00 Understanding Machining Wood (Millwork)
  • Taking rough cut wood to S – 4 – S
    • Flattening 1 side (face jointing)
      • Jointer too narrow? – Tricks
    • Planing other side
      • Planing techniques – Avoid confusion
      • Grain direction
      • Balanced moisture content
    • Avoiding snipe
    • Edge jointing for flat glue ups
    • Ripping to width on table saw
      • (SAFETY) – Push sticks, splitter
      • Kick back
    • Cutting to length on table saw
      • (Sleds – 1” Spacers)
Saturday 4:00 - 5:00 Understanding Finishing
  • Proper preparation avoiding swirl marks
  • Coloring wood:
    • Chemical treatment
    • Pigment stains
    • Dyes
    • Glazing stain
    • Conditioning
  • Lock in the color – Protection
  • Penetrating finishes
  • Surface finishes
  • Finishing the finish
  • Tricks & techniques
Sunday 10:30 - 11:30 Understanding Wood Movement
  • Air dried v Kiln Dried
  • Moisture Content
  • Avoiding cracks & repairs
  • Avoiding cupping/wrapping
  • Reaction wood
  • Meanings of terms
  • Designing mistakes which cause cracks, warping etc
  • Quatersawn v plain sliced
Sunday 12:00 - 1:00 Understanding Machining Wood (Millwork)
  • Taking rough cut wood to S – 4 – S
    • Flattening 1 side (face jointing)
      • Jointer too narrow? – Tricks
    • Planing other side
      • Planing techniques – Avoid confusion
      • Grain direction
      • Balanced moisture content
    • Avoiding snipe
    • Edge jointing for flat glue ups
    • Ripping to width on table saw
      • (SAFETY) – Push sticks, splitter
      • Kick back
    • Cutting to length on table saw
      • (Sleds – 1” Spacers)
Sunday 1:30 - 2:30 Understanding Finishing
  • Proper preparation avoiding swirl marks
  • Coloring wood:
    • Chemical treatment
    • Pigment stains
    • Dyes
    • Glazing stain
    • Conditioning
  • Lock in the color – Protection
  • Penetrating finishes
  • Surface finishes
  • Finishing the finish
  • Tricks & techniques