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Details: An invigorating romp through the methodologies, processes, and inspiration of a few recent projects. A pictorial extravaganza with an open discussion to inspire and bedazzle. Not for the faint of heart.
I have long admired the pierced work by such artists as Binh Pho, Joey Richardson, and Gordon Pembridge. When I retired in 2014, I took the plunge and bought a micro motor and an air-driven dental drill. Since then, I’ve learned a lot and had a lot of fun piercing thin-turned pieces. This demo begins […]
WVW Club member Dave Pitman will demonstrate techniques he uses to create a bowl with a locking lid, formed with a circular thread and groove, not a spiral thread. Dave copied the design from a Swedish bowl that is probably 150 years old. Since most club members know how to turn bowls, Dave will try […]
Reminder to all members: Due to the Oregon Woodturning Symposium, there is no club meeting scheduled for March. We urge all club members to take advantage of the opportunities the Symposium offers. Remember: this event hasnt happened for three years, and the next one won't happen until 2025!
Club member Dick Powell will demonstrate at this month’s meeting. His presentation introduces the marriage of resin and wood to utilize material that would otherwise be unusable for turning, left to rot in the woods, or used for firewood. This technique encourages the turner to take advantage of cracks, splits, and other defects as design […]
We have a special treat this month! Our guest demonstrator is Mauricio Kolenc, a turner from Uruguay. He will demonstrate his take and technique for an ogee-shaped bowl. Please take note of the date change for this meeting, and the re-scheduled sawdust session that is part of May's Club activities. Please let us know you're […]
Demonstrator:Eric Lofstrom Creating Characters - Make a Viking Gnome Using basic spindle turning tools, this session focuses on spindle grain turning to create a small, character-filled viking. In addition to reviewing basic tool application, attendees will learn techniques used to join multiple complimentary forms to compose a unique figurine. This session will showcase what basic […]
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 […]
Sally Ault was born and raised in San Diego, California and graduated with a BA in Art with a 3-dimensional emphasis from San Diego State. After a break for work and raising a family Sally began turning seriously in 2001. Sally loves making lidded containers including her signature Sea Urchin Boxes, bowls, embellished pieces […]
Betty Simnitt is a retired Family Nurse Practitioner, having retired in 2015 after a career in nursing and medicine. Retirement afforded her the ability to fully embrace her passion: everything woodwork. Her interest in woodworking started at a very young age. Her special interest is in making what are called “Basket Illusion Bowls” – a […]
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Reed "Robo-Hippy" Gray will be demonstrating coring systems - valuable tools to preserve priceless wood when bowl turning.
