Monthly Meeting for December 2023: Reed “Robo-Hippy” Gray

From Reed: “My demo will be with the Baxter threading jig. I got started with threading jigs and cutters via a 3-day work shop at Nick Stagg’s place with Bonnie Klein. I turn on mini lathes for this part. I use waste blocks which are mounted on 1 by 8 tpi locking nuts so I can do them in batches. I rough turn and let them sit for a while. Then glue them to the waste blocks. Will show making the waste blocks. I will demonstrate ‘timing’ the threads, which makes/allows the grain to line up, and will show some finishing. I will cover tools, tool rests, and woods.”