I’m not sure if there has been such a contest in the U.S., but the GMC Publications and the Woodworker’s Institute are holding a British Woodturner of the Year competition. There are three categories: Young Woodturners – open to turners aged 18 or younger Amateur Woodturners – open to turners …
The Inland Northwest Woodturners are meeting April 4th at the Woodcraft in Spokane Valley. Ron Valley will begin a 3 month, multi-demonstrator section on log to finished bowl. Ron will take a log to rough turning via premade products. The Northwest Woodturners in Beaverton, Oregon are meeting on April 4th. …
This month, we will be holding one of our two mini-symposiums for the year. Dave Best will be on the big lathe showing how his video camera guided hollowing system works. Harry Lincoln will show us all how he glues up the blanks for his beautiful segmented pepper mills. Jeff …
The Inland Northwest Woodturners are meeting March 7th at the Woodcraft in Spokane Valley. Cal Hanson will demonstrate the correct way to make the four basic cuts on a lathe. The Northwest Woodturners in Beaverton, Oregon are meeting on March 7th. Bill Karow will demonstrate how to turn a bird’s …
This month I have been asked to demonstrate small items that are quick to turn and sell well. I will do that for your enjoyment. I will attempt to illustrate how you can use the tools that you have to create nice turnings and have fun doing it. I will …
One of the biggest events on the annual SPSW calendar is our annual holiday dinner. This is a potluck event, and the food is always great. Also, each year, we purchase gift certificates or high-quality turning tools from the many vendors that support all of us through the year. We …
