I began turning wood in Junior High School. While visiting an uncle in Southern California he noticed my excitement about wood turning and he gave me a lathe that he never used. With paper route earnings I purchased tools from Sears and my dad and I began turning on our …
Dale Larson lives in Gresham, Oregon and has been turning wood for 43 years. He specializes in turning bowls from local hardwoods, including Pacific Madrone and Big Leaf Maple. His work is both functional and beautiful and much admired by collectors and wood workers alike. His bowls can be found …
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 Inland Northwest Woodturners are meeting October 6th at Ferris High School. Eric Lofstrom will present “Fitted Lid Boxes”. The Northwest Woodturners in …
This month’s meeting will be our second semi-annual mini-symposium for this year. Featured presenters will include: Jeff Marshall on Beginning Turning; Dan Stromstad on boiling wood to reduce cracking; John Howard selling at the club store; Pat McCart showing …
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 Inland Northwest Woodturners are meeting September 1st at Ferris High School. Ron LaRue will be demonstrating Christmas Ornaments. The Northwest Woodturners in …
I have been playing with wood since I was 9. As a kid some of us boys in the neighborhood made things to sell to make some spending money. I’m sure these were bought by neighbors out of pity more than skill but encouraged my interest in woodworking. In the …
