CNC Classes at Klingspor
Ralph will be at the Hickory, NC Klingspor Location for a two-day, in-person CNC Class. This is a beginner class to get you off to a great start by working with Ralph through 5 projects that teach the foundational principles for programming and running your machine.
The class is all day Friday and Saturday with Lunches provided.
12 Person limit so sign up soon in the store or by calling (828) 326-9663
Shaper Origin Class- Klingspor Hickory NC
Get started using the Shaper Origin with this 4-hour beginner class with Ralph. You’ll use Shaper Studio to create projects, define the tool paths and operate the Shaper Origin to make the pieces. Attendance is limited so sign up soon in the Hickory store or by calling (828) 326-9663
Mark's Machinery Annual Sale
Ralph will be at Mark’s Machinery and More in Fort Smith, Arkansas December 6th and 7th for their Annual Christmas Sale!
Ralph will be demoing for MicroJig and presenting Free Classes on making Trivets, building a Utility Sled and the MicroJig Taper Jig both Friday and Saturday. Classes are limited in size, so sign up with the store soon to reserve your spot!
Hartville Hardware Tool Sale
Just in time for Christmas it is the Annual November Tool Sale at Hartville Hardware! As usual, Ralph will be manning the MicroJig Booth, and will be giving classes on Jigs, Fixtures and Sleds, Friday and Saturday downstairs on the stage. Attendees can win a MatchFit Dovetail Clamp Pro Kit.
CNC Training with Ralph at Hartville Hardware
Two full days of CNC programming and operations with Ralph Bagnall, the author of “Beginners Guide to CNC Machining in Wood”. This small class is limited to 12 people. The class runs 9 to 4 each day with lunch included in the price.
You bring your own laptop to work through the lessons with Ralph and then see the projects being cut on a CNC right in the classroom. A copy of Ralph’s book is included in the price as well. Sign up before the class sells out.
Klingspor Superstore Unveiling
Klingspor’s new Hickory Superstore is officially being unveiled May 3rd and 4th and Ralph will be there demoing MicroJig products both familiar and new!
Live CNC Class with Ralph
Join Ralph in person for two days in Hartville, Ohio to get you off and running with your CNC!
This beginner level class will introduce you to the mechanics of running the machine and take you through a series of projects to teach you how to properly program and run your machine.
Ralph will guide the class through each project and then run it live on a CNC so you can see how it all works. 9-4 each day with lunch provided, and each participant will receive a copy of Ralph’s book; Beginner’s Guide to CNC Machining in Wood.
Hartville Hardware Tool Expo
Once again on the way to Hartville Hardware for their annual February Tool Expo! Ralph will be in the MicroJig Booth showing off all your favorite tools and introducing a Brand New product!
Ralph will also be presenting a CNC demonstration both Friday and Saturday morning at the stage on the lower level. Check your flyer for details.
Mark's Machinery Christmas Tool Sale
Ralph’s last show for 2023 will be at Mark’s Machinery and More in Fort Smith Arkansas! Ralph and Tom will be at the show both days to demonstrate the MicroJig line and answer any questions you may have. You could even win a GRR-RIPPER Complete Kit.
Hartville Hardware Giant Tool Expo
Hartville Hardware’s big November event is here again! Two days, 22 hours and thousands of bargains.
Ralph will be manning the Microjig booth as usual and showing off their revolutionary new Lock Miter Bit, with the Center Finding Platform that makes set up easy. Be sure to ask about the new GRR-RIPPER 2GO, Ratchet Clamp and 2-Step Router bit as well.
Orlando Woodcraft Store Event
Come see all the new MicroJig products at the annual Orlando Woodcraft store event! Ralph will be demonstration all the old favorites and our very cool new products as well.
Come by for great deals and to say “hello”.
Live CNC Class with Ralph
Join Ralph at Hartville Hardware in Ohio for a Hands-On, 2-day CNC training class. Work with Ralph as he teaches lessons from his “Beginner’s Guide to CNC Machining in Wood” book in a small class setting.
Bring your laptop and VCarve software (free trial version is OK) we will have a running CNC to test class programs with each lesson.
Lunch is included each day and all participants will recieve a copy of Ralph’s book.
Klingspor Extravaganza 2023
Visit with Ralph in the MicroJig booth at Klingspor’s 21st annual Extravaganza!
We will be demonstrating new products along with your old favorites. This is alway a big show, so don’t miss it!
At the Hickory Convention Center, Hickory, NC
Woodcraft of Nashville 25th Anniversary Event
Come see Ralph in the Microjig booth as he helps Woodcraft of Nashville celebrate their 25th Anniversary. He’ll be showing off all the new Microjig products including the amazing FitFinder Lock Miter Router Bit.
Seattle, WA Woodcraft In-Store Woodworking Show
Come see Ralph in the Microjig Booth at the annual Seattle Woodcraft 3 day event. Demos all day and you can get a close look at all the new products including the FitFinder Lock Miter Bit!
Boise, ID Woodcraft Expo
Ralph will be working the Microjig booth at the Boise Woodcraft Store all day Saturday. At 1:45pm in the Demo Tent, you can watch a live cut with the new FitFinder Lock Miter Bit.
AWFS Fair Las Vegas
Ralph will be attending the AWFS Fair in Las Vegas in July. He will be walking the show floor a lot but you can always set up a meeting at the MicroJig booth #3262
Ralph will be presenting the first ever “Rapid Fire Presentation” on the Fair Stage, far right corner of the show floor, booth 4780!
Ralph will be speaking on ‘The Importance of Maintaining Cutting Tools’. There will be speakers all week long demonstrating on the Fair Stage.
Woodcraft Pittsburgh
Ralph will be at the Woodcraft Store in Pittsburgh, PA on Friday, March 24th and Saturday March 25th, representing MicroJig.
He will present free Trivet Making classes at 10am, 1pm and 4pm each day, so be sure to come by. The classes will run about 45 minutes and Ralph will be available between classes to do demos and answer your questions about the MicroJig line.
Hartville Hardware Giant Tool Sale
Ralph will be working the MicroJig Booth and you don’t want to miss this event. MicroJig has some very cool new products to show you have never seen before!
As a bonus, Ralph will be presenting an “Intro to CNC Machining” seminar on Friday and Saturday. You can learn about these machines, ask questions and pick up a copy of Ralph’s CNC Book
Woodcraft Phoenix, AZ
The annual Vendor Event at Woodcraft Phoenix is back! Ralph will be there maning the MicroJig booth. Loads of specials and discounts will be on hand.
Hartville Hardware Tool Sale
Hartville Hardware celbrates their 50th Anniversary this year, so you know their big Tool Sale will be better than ever. The tool area of the store have been completely remodeled too!.
Ralph will be front and center in the MicroJig booth. Come by, say hello, and check out the great savings! Bring a saw blade in for a free cleaning!
Woodcraft Orlando, FL
Ralph will be doing MicroIig demos at the Orlando Woodcraft store on November 11th and 12th.
Come by, see what is new and bring your dirty saw blades in for a free cleaning.
Klingspor Extravaganza,
“The only woodworking show of it’s kind in North Carolina is BACK!” Ralph will be manning the MicroJig booth at the Klingspor event October 21-22
Come by, see all the new MicroJig products and bring a dirty blade in for a free cleaning.
Woodcraft Seattle, WA
I’ll be back in Seattle, Washington October 7,8,9 for the return of their annual fall event! Bring your dirty blades in for a free cleaning and see all the new Microjig products.
Woodcraft Boise, ID
I’ll be at the Woodcraft store in Boise, ID for their annual event on Saturday, August 27th showing off the new MicroJig products. Bring your blades in for a free cleaning!
IWF Atlanta
IWF Atlanta is BACK after 4 years! If you have never been, you owe it to yourself to check it out.
For those who are going, I will be presenting a Seminar on Designing for Manufacture on Thursday , and working the MicroJig Booth #B7900 during the rest of the show. Come by, say “Hello” and see all the new stuff from MicroJig.
Rockler Grand Opening- Brandon, FL
Rockler has opened a new location in Brandon, Florida and the grand opening is going on all month. Ralph will be there demoing MicroJig products and handing out T-shirts all day, Saturday, March 19th. Drop in and say Hello!
Hartville Hardware Giant Tool Sale and Expo
The big Hartville Hardware show is back, and Ralph will be manning the MicroJig Booth as usual!
There are NEW Microjig Products to see and Hartville has copies of Ralph’s new book, “Beginner’s Guide to CNC Machining in Wood” on sale so you can get yours signed for free while they last!
Come by and say hello!
The Virtual Woodworking Show
Ralph, author of the new book, “Beginner’s Guide to CNC Machining in Wood” will be presenting three CNC specific seminars during the show:
CNC Tooling on Friday, Nov 12th at 11:30
CNC Toolpath Tips on Saturday, Nov 13th at 11:30
Two Sided CNC Tooling at 11:30 on Sunday Nov 14th at 11:30
General Admission is $5.00 CDN with VIP Admission and access to recordings at $15.00 CDN with no travel or hotel fees!
Toronto Virtual Woodworking Show
The Toronto Woodworking Show is going virtual, and Ralph will be presenting THREE live seminars during the show!
One on Making and Using Scratch Stocks, one on Making Stringing and Simple Bell Flower Inlays, and a third on Sand Shading Veneers.
Best of all, you do not need to be in Toronto to participate!
IWF Connect
The biggest Industrial Woodworking show in the Americas is FREE, goes virtual, and Ralph will be presenting!
For IWF Connect, Ralph is presenting “Reel Them In, Creating highly effective marketing video without breaking the bank.” Ralph will be sharing the tips and tricks he has learned over his years of creating content for Bessey, Freud, Rockler and others.
Sign up here to catch the seminar
Ralph will also be presenting a seminar each day for Bessey Tools highlighting some of their new and innovative offerings. Sign in to your show planner and click on the “Schedule” tab to see all of the events!
Hartville Hardware
Ralph will again be attending the Hartville Hardware Tool Expo February 21st and 22nd representing MicroJig. Loads of vendors will be showing off all their offerings, and most items will be on sale as well.
Take the opportunity to stock up for all the gifts on your list!