Category: woodturners
Turning Candlesticks
The Northeast Florida Woodturners Association (Jaxturners) have posted video of their latest meeting demonstration on YouTube. This month Ed Malesky demonstrates how to turn several different types of candlesticks including a pedestal, weighted base, colonial and bottle stopper. You can watch the latest videos on the Jaxturners YouTube Channel.
Samples from the Segmented Woodturners
Our last demonstrator, Donald Derry, commented that he has received negative comments from people related to coloring his turnings. These may be considered woodturning “purists” since they prefer the natural appearance of wood. These same people would probably not appreciate segmented work either. But to each his/her own. As a …
Jaxturners Videos
The Northeast Florida Woodturners Association, the AAW chapter in Jacksonville, Florida, started video recording the demonstrators from their membership meetings last January. They have also created a channel on YouTube to share these videos. Topics so far include multi-axis turning, small hollow form, spindle design and turning, and turning a …
What’s Happening at Other Chapters
The Inland Northwest chapter in Spokane Valley has their membership meeting on the 5th of May featuring SPSW Board member Jack Wayne as their demonstrator. Jack will be demonstrating making a bowl from a board. Jack is also conducting an all-day workshop the next day. Inland Northwest is also conducting …
What’s Happening at Other Chapters
The Inland Northwest Woodturners in Spokane Valley has their membership meeting on April 7th. Demonstrators include Bob Schmidt on the use of metallic paint finishes and patinization, and Chad Gladhart sharing tips on ebonizing, scorching, and how to safely burn, brush, burnish and buff without setting fire to your shop. …
