• Club member Jim Robson will be demonstrating how he turns ornaments including tree and bulb shaped ornaments. He will cover materials and prep of the blank, tools needed, mounting the blank, turning the blank, sanding and finishing;

   

• Club Member Ethan Green will be demonstrating how he turns Mini-Hollow Forms with a bery cool mini-hollowing kit he has assemb.ed with simple components purchased online. Attendees will oearn about the tools used as well as the techniques for working through a 1/4″ hole to hollow these miniture delights;

   

• SPSW Webmaster Tim Spaulding will be available to aid club members with access to the SPSW website and the Member’s Only section. Do bring your own computer if you need assistance;

   

   

• Club Member John Howard and the Club Store Sales Team will be on hand to help you stock up on shop supplies. Support the SPSW club through your supply purchases;

   

   

   

• Club Member Devin Garlick will be heading up the wood sales table. Support the SPSW club through your wood purchases;

   

   

   

• Club Member Jimmie Allen his storefront of D-Way and BoxMaster tools for the ease of shopping for your favorite woodturner’s critical needs.

   

   

   

The Segmented Woodturners Chapter of the AAW has rescheduled it’s Segmenting Chicago Symposium September 25 -27, 2026 at the Hilton Chicago Northbrook Hotel. The list of demonstrators is really a who’s who of the segmenting world. There will be an instant gallery, trade show, segmenting swap and raffle. There will also be a Beads of Courage collection box. There is much more information on the symposium website.

• Devin Garlick will be manning the club wood sales table;

   

   

   
  
  

• Justin Parson will be demonstrating bowl turning;

   

   

   
  
  

• VP Ed White will be conducting a member engagement survey;

   

   

   

   

• Doug Reynolds with Doug’s World of Chucks – discuss features, +’s and –‘s with club members;

   

   

   

• Mike Poirier demonstrating sharpening;

   

   

   

   

• John Howard will assist club members turning tool handles;

   

   

   
  
  

   

• Jimmie Allen will be selling his D-Way and BoxMaster tools.

   

   

   

• Club staff running the tool store table

   

   

   

• Membership Booth – Renew your membership today. Membership chair Terry Broberg will be available for you to join or renew your club membership

   

   

   
  
  

• >Club Store – Pam Parson will be there for you to pick up your needed items for your shop

   

   

   
  
  

• Club Wood Sales – Devin Garlick will have a fine assortment of wood for your next project

   

   

   
  
  

• D-Way & Box Master Tools – Jimmie Allen will be there for you to pick up that new tool you have been wanting. Locally Made in the USA / Washington

   

   

   
  
  

• Sharpening – Michael Poirier will be there to help you to “sharpen” your sharpening skills. Mike will demonstrate how he sharpens. Bring a dull tool or two…

   

   

   
  
  

• Figurines and Lighthouses – Jeff Marshal will demonstrate easy to make turnings for decorations

   

   

   
  
  

]]> https://spswoodturners.org/aaw-international-syposium Mon, 15 Jan 2024 01:33:47 +0000 https://spswoodturners.org/?p=13362 This year the AAW Symposium will be held in Portland. This is a great opportunity for us to be able to attend as it is so close. SPSW members, get your secret code for a $40 registration discount.
]]> https://spswoodturners.org/september-meeting-mini-symposium-2 Thu, 21 Sep 2023 03:04:24 +0000 https://spswoodturners.org/?p=13030 This month is the second of two mini-symposiums for the year. The line up includes:
• Don Mars demonstrating inside out turning;

   

   

   
  
  

• Justin Parson demonstrating pen turning;

   

   

   
  
  

• Kathy Garlick selling at the club store;

   

   

   

   

• Doug Reynolds showing Kintsugi For Woodturners: Make it a Feature NOT a Flaw!;

   

   

   

• Pat McCart showing sharpening;

   

   

   

   

• John Howard demonstrating turning tool handles;

   

   

   

   

• Jimmie Allen demonstrating the D-Way beading tools and selling his D-Way and BoxMaster tools.

   

   

   

]]> https://spswoodturners.org/september-membership-meeting-minisymposium Wed, 14 Sep 2022 02:15:55 +0000 https://spswoodturners.org/?p=12220 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 sharpening;

   

   

   

   

• Mike Poirier showing how to mount a bowl blank to a faceplate and chuck;

   

   

   

• Doug Reynolds showing wrapping a tool handle with hockey tape (bring a tool or handle);

   

   

   

• Dave Best showing texturing and carving;

   

   

   

   

• Jimmie Allen selling his D-Way and BoxMaster tools (he’ll have blems available for cash or check);

   

   

   

• and Members with good used tools.

An exciting time for all. Stay healthy, stay safe and happy turning.

]]> https://spswoodturners.org/mid-atlantic-woodturning-symposium-live-on-zoom Fri, 02 Sep 2022 20:20:57 +0000 https://spswoodturners.org/?p=12167 Join the first ever Zoom exploration of the Mid Atlantic Woodturning Symposium, on line for social fun each day. The Lancaster Coffee Hour team will take you to meet attendees and demonstrators on Friday, to the vendor showcase and Instant Gallery on Saturday, and the amazing Sunday lunch party.

You can see all the displays, chat with friends, talk and ask questions, buy cool stuff, win the raffle….everything that’s social and fun, and no demos.

Only $25 registration fee for five or more hours of Zoom programming. Visit MAWTS.com and sign up today.

]]> https://spswoodturners.org/march-membership-meeting-5 Wed, 16 Mar 2022 22:48:57 +0000 https://spswoodturners.org/?p=11950 On March 17th, will feature our twice yearly mini-symposium where some great club members setup demonstration tables and you’re welcome to visit those that interest you, stay and watch and interact with the member to ask questions and ask for advice to help you advance in our woodturning adventures. A great learning opportunity.

The members presenting will be:

• Jimmie Allen showing box turning and he will have his great tools for sale
• Mike Poirier will show his method for using the Tormec system to sharpen turning tools
• AlisaBeth Nash will show her Nib Dip Calligraphy pens
• Kent Horton will show Bow ties
• Jeff Marshall will cater to beginning turning techniques
• Doug Reynolds on signing your work

This is a meeting you will NOT want to
miss.

]]> https://spswoodturners.org/july-membership-meeting-2 Sat, 10 Jul 2021 18:35:00 +0000 https://spswoodturners.org/?p=11631 I have spoken to many SPSW members since self-isolation started, and the most common comment was that members have greatly missed being able to see and talk to the many friends they have made as members of the SPSW.

The Board has decided that having a mini-symposium would be a great format for our first in-person meeting, because then members will be able to have opportunities to reconnect and visit with each other. For those unfamiliar with the mini-symposium format, there will be several members giving simultaneous demonstrations and activities. There will be lathe demos focusing on hollowing, basic turning, making baby rattles, and adding interest to turnings using branding/wood burning techniques.

There will also be a “flea market” table for buying and selling turning tools, so if you have some to sell, put a price on them and bring them to the meeting. Pat McCart will have the club’s bench grinder and CBN wheels set up to demonstrate tool sharpening. So if you would like to learn how to sharpen, bring a couple tools and Pat will help get you started. Fred will show you how to photograph your work and will actually take pictures of some of your work if you will bring a couple of pieces to the meeting. There will be a wood sales table, membership table, and a mentoring table. Also, Ken Light will have a Store Sales table where you can buy glue, abrasives, finishes, and other items at great prices.

The best way to get a lot out of a mini-symposium is just wander around and see whatever you’re interested in. Please take advantage of the opportunity to meet some new friends and learn some new techniques.

John Howard
SPSW President

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