Beginning Bowl Turning
Sunday,
November 15, 2009 from 12 PM to 5 PM
Thursday, December 17, 2009 from 2 PM to 7 PM
Sunday, December 20, 2009 from 12 PM to 5 PM
Upcoming Classes
“I will not live forever. But if I am fortunate enough to be granted a moment to reflect upon my life at my time of passing I hope I can look back and know that what I’ve learned will not die with me, but will live on in the minds of those I’ve taught.” |
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I teach classes at the Sterling Heights Woodcraft store at 39245 Van Dyke. I also work there part-time. What is listed below are classes scheduled starting in January, 2009. If you have any suggestions of what you'd like to see me teach please just send me an email. |
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Beginning Bowl Turning Sunday,
November 15, 2009 from 12 PM to 5 PM
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| In this class the basics of proper preparation and safety are discussed, demonstrated and practiced. The students will learn how to make a bowl from conventional "lumber" and from a log, such as found in your fireplace wood pile. Faceplates, chucks, live centers and tool use are covered, and you'll discover how to avoid problems and how to recover from them when they occur. You will be making a bowl on the lathe, so bring your tools and safety goggles or face shield. |
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Make Your Own Woodturning Tool Tuesday, December 29, 2009 from 1 PM to 6 PM
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As the name implies, you're going to make the tool in this class. This is one of my custom designed tools that you can see on the Tools page and also on the Available page. The portion that will be made in class is the handle, which will be turned by the student from blanks prepared by me. All hardware is supplied, and I will do the final assembly, including the special carving for the storage of the Allen wrench. |
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The photo at left shows one of the techniques you'll learn in making a tool handle, or any such segmented item that requires centering for success. To the right is a close-up of the finished tool that the student above is working on. My new method of centering will also be discussed. This is for items that do not require a hole down the center. |
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Intro to Segmented Turning Techniques Wednesday,
November 18, 2009
from 12 PM to 2 PM
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This will not be a hands-on class. In this class we'll discuss the various ways to design, lay up and create many different kinds of segmented turnings. The class will consist of lecture, computer presentations and demonstration. |
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The class is arranged to progress from the most simple to the most complex segmented turning constructions. |
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