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Dates January 16 – 18th, 2026
Location Eureka, IL
Tuition $900
Materials $178
Instructor Bob Emser
Experience Level beginner
Class Size 4 participants
This is a 3 day course
Build your own precision tools and elevate your craftsmanship in this extended weekend workshop. Designed specifically for boat builders, shipwrights, and serious woodworking enthusiasts, this intensive hands-on course will empower you to create custom tools tailored to the unique demands of boat building.
Tool designer and boat builder Bob Emser, will led this workshop into the fundamentals of designing and fabricating high-quality, useable tools. from layout and marking devices to specialized cutting tools. You’ll leave with a refined understanding of materials, tool geometry, sharpening techniques, and the satisfaction of building tools that feel just right in your hands.
Whether you're building your first dinghy or crafting a classic wooden yacht, the right tool makes all the difference. This course not only teaches how to make those tools but also gives you the why giving you a deeper connection to your work and your craft.
Dates January 16 – 18th, 2026
Location Eureka, IL
Tuition $900
Materials $178
Instructor Bob Emser
Experience Level beginner
Class Size 4 participants
This is a 3 day course
Build your own precision tools and elevate your craftsmanship in this extended weekend workshop. Designed specifically for boat builders, shipwrights, and serious woodworking enthusiasts, this intensive hands-on course will empower you to create custom tools tailored to the unique demands of boat building.
Tool designer and boat builder Bob Emser, will led this workshop into the fundamentals of designing and fabricating high-quality, useable tools. from layout and marking devices to specialized cutting tools. You’ll leave with a refined understanding of materials, tool geometry, sharpening techniques, and the satisfaction of building tools that feel just right in your hands.
Whether you're building your first dinghy or crafting a classic wooden yacht, the right tool makes all the difference. This course not only teaches how to make those tools but also gives you the why giving you a deeper connection to your work and your craft.
