Sphere Turning Simplified - September 2020
Step-by-step instructions for turning spheres, as shown by Gerald Jensen in September 2020 virtual meeting. Click here to download the handout.
Step-by-step instructions for turning spheres, as shown by Gerald Jensen in September 2020 virtual meeting. Click here to download the handout.
Dodecahedron - April 2020
Since we are all staying safer at home, here's a project from Pete Schuh to take up some time and build your skills. Click here to download Pete's project.
Since we are all staying safer at home, here's a project from Pete Schuh to take up some time and build your skills. Click here to download Pete's project.
Ornament Stand (inspired by Ashley Harwood) (Added December 21, 2019)
Ornament Stand (Harwood Design)
Ornament Stand (Harwood Design)
Cindy Drozda Finial Box (Added Nov 16, 2019)
Detailed instructions on the Finial Box Cindy Drozda turned during our live video demonstration.
Finial Box Prep
Detailed instructions on the Finial Box Cindy Drozda turned during our live video demonstration.
Finial Box Prep
Sanding 101 (Added May 30, 2019)
Detailed sanding routine courtesy of AAW member and woodturning artist Brad Adams.
Sanding 101
Detailed sanding routine courtesy of AAW member and woodturning artist Brad Adams.
Sanding 101
Lyndal Anthony Demo (May 2019)
Here is a link to Lyndal’s website, where he posts updated versions of the various checklists and informational documents referred to in his May 18, 2019 demonstration.
Here is a link to Lyndal’s website, where he posts updated versions of the various checklists and informational documents referred to in his May 18, 2019 demonstration.
Turning Spheres (April 2019)
Here is diagram used to layout a sphere blank, along with links to several articles on sphere turning:
Spheres Octagon Method
Here is diagram used to layout a sphere blank, along with links to several articles on sphere turning:
Spheres Octagon Method
Finishing Reference Sheets (March 2019)
Here are 3 reference sheets from our March 9, 2019 demo:
Here are 3 reference sheets from our March 9, 2019 demo:
Pendant Resources – Alan & Lauren Zenreich (February, 2019)
Here is the resource document Alan Zenreich mentioned during the demo he and Lauren did
Bay Lake Pendant Resources
Here is the resource document Alan Zenreich mentioned during the demo he and Lauren did
Bay Lake Pendant Resources
Basket Illusion (January, 2019)
Here is a resource list and instructions Pete Schuh prepared for his demonstration: Basket Illusion – Pete Schuh.
If you would like to see different patterns and gallery photos of the Basket Weave Illusion go to Pinterest or YouTube and search – Lincoln Seitzman, David Nittmann, David Brazelton and Jim Adkins. You will be able to see their designs. ENJOY!
Here is a resource list and instructions Pete Schuh prepared for his demonstration: Basket Illusion – Pete Schuh.
If you would like to see different patterns and gallery photos of the Basket Weave Illusion go to Pinterest or YouTube and search – Lincoln Seitzman, David Nittmann, David Brazelton and Jim Adkins. You will be able to see their designs. ENJOY!
Saturn Bowl (September, 2018)
Several members asked Lynn Heupel how she made the Saturn Bowl she displayed in the Instant Gallery. Here is a link to a handout by Jason Clark detailing the process. Here is a photo of the 2 pieces he makes in his demo.
Several members asked Lynn Heupel how she made the Saturn Bowl she displayed in the Instant Gallery. Here is a link to a handout by Jason Clark detailing the process. Here is a photo of the 2 pieces he makes in his demo.
Collets for tool handles using common plumbing fittings (May, 2018)
Collet Handle – Using Plumbing Fittings
Collet Handle – Using Plumbing Fittings
Turning a 6-Sided Vase (May, 2018)
This project ( Turning A 6-Sided Vase ) was based on an article titled ‘The Lost Wood Process’ by Lowell Converse that appeared in the Spring, 2000 edition of American Woodturner, the journal of the American Association of Woodturners (AAW).
This project ( Turning A 6-Sided Vase ) was based on an article titled ‘The Lost Wood Process’ by Lowell Converse that appeared in the Spring, 2000 edition of American Woodturner, the journal of the American Association of Woodturners (AAW).
Tower Top (Werner Witek – February 2018)
Resource materials on the Tower Top Warner Witek presented at our February 2018 meeting. Link to Youtube video of Werner Witek’s demo: February 2018 – Tower Top
Resource materials on the Tower Top Warner Witek presented at our February 2018 meeting. Link to Youtube video of Werner Witek’s demo: February 2018 – Tower Top
