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 …
The latest issue of the Woodturning Fundamentals newsletter from the AAW has been delivered. This is an email publication that comes in the months opposite from the American Woodturner magazine. There is a lot of great information for new and intermediate turners. The May issue has a lot of great …
I have added a few new pages to the site. First, there are photos from the mini-symposium held in October. Next, the November issue of the Chips and Shavings, our chapter newsletter. If you are a member you should have received this a few days prior to the membership meeting. …
