Category: techniques
What’s Happening at Other Chapters
The Northwest Woodturners in Beaverton, OR will be meeting on April 7th. Terry Gerros will demonstrate making twists on the lathe. The Inland Northwest Woodturners in Spokane Valley are meeting on April 7th. This will be an open turning night with 7 lathes. The South Coast Woodturners in Coos Bay, …
March Demonstrator – Eric Lofstrom
There is nothing more powerful than being inspired by an idea and having the confidence to create that one-of-a-kind piece on the lathe…this is what woodturning is all about! – E.Lofstrom Woodturning adventures began for me in October of 2001 at a woodworking store in Sumner, WA. Attending a free …
Woodturners of Olympia 2016 Symposium
The Woodturners of Olympia are holding their 2016 symposium on July 23rd. Bob Espen will open the day followed by Michael Hosaluk. Bob will explain the why and how of filling, patching and coloring, sandblasting, and finishing burl. The Michael will discuss design considerations, then will demonstrate spindle work: bending, …
February Demonstrators
This month’s meeting will see multiple demonstrators. First, Tami Bachmeier will demonstrate turning acrylics. Then we will see Harry Lincoln and Roy Lane demonstrating pen turning. Set up and show & tell start at 6:00 p.m.
January Demonstrator – Dan Stromstad
Scroll chucks and faceplates are great, but once in a while you would like something better than a jam chuck to finish off a bowl or a platter. Out comes the vacuum chuck. Tonight Dan will share with us how to set up this chuck and how to turn with …
