If you were at our October mini-symposium one of the demonstrations you would have seen was basic texturing given by our membership director Stan Gardner. Stan showed us several different tools and techniques used to add interest to turnings. If you are an AAW member you received the December, 2013 …
Creativity in Woodturning The Woodturners of Olympia (WOO) are holding their annual symposium on July 27th. This year’s theme is the Art of the Craft with John Jordan and Jack Wayne. Cost is $100 and includes a nice lunch. John is known primarily for his textured and carved hollow vessels. …
Paul began woodturning January 2003, in Fort Lauderdale, FL. He was not interested in turning anything but hollow forms. Though both his mentors strongly suggested he start with something easier, all he wanted to do, really, was hollow forms. The problem was, there were no hollowing tools he liked. George …
We had a post on our Facebook page from our friend Constantinos Katseyeanis about a tool swap at the Seattle Central Community College on February 23rd. If you are interested please find the contact information on the flyer.
The AAW has published the latest edition of Woodturning Fundamentals. This month’s edition includes: An explanation by Keith Tompkins of why honing your turning tools after grinding them will give a cleaner cut on your wood and a longer lasting edge. Kurt Hertzog’s article on how to choose the right …
The latest edition of the AAW Woodturning Fundamentals recently came out and here is a summary of what you will find: A question from Ferdinand about what he really needs to buy in order to be able to turn. Kurt Hertzog’s reply indicates that beyond access to a lathe, one …
