Those who know Brad Stave will tell you that Brad has always worked with wood in some form or another. And those who don’t know Brad, but meet him, soon experience the intense love he has for wood. If names are omens in a person’s life, then Brad Stave‘s name …
Dan recalled passing by a small shop somewhere with his wife. Inside that shop, they admired some handmade wooden pens. Dan said to his wife, “I could make those.” A while after that, Dan walked into a woodworking store and saw pen making supplies. Dan purchase enough to get started …
Note – This post is from our newsletter archives. It was the President’s message by Pat McCart from the March, 2009 issue of Chips & Shavings. I was recently explaining the markings on the bottom of a highly figured spalted maple bowl with stone inlay to a coworker who remarked …
This information is compiled from Northwest AAW chapter’s websites and newsletters. You should check with the specific chapter if you plan to attend one of their meetings. The Northwest Woodturners in Beaverton, Oregon are meeting on June 5th. Danny Bartlett will be demonstrating Trembleurs. The monthly challenge is a natural …
South Puget Sound Woodturners are excited to host Kevin Jesequel as our May demonstrator. He will be demonstrating his approach to creating “Fingertip” Opening Hollow Forms. “Do you have a desire to create hollow forms on the lathe? Are you already making them, but struggling with any part of the …
Have you ever enjoyed the slightly confused look from someone examining one of your completed pieces and the follow-up questions around how you accomplished one or more aspects of that piece? Well, our April Demonstrator has on more than one occasion. Don’t miss this one! Forever club member, Dave Best …
