Woodcraft of Cleveland

Turning a River-Epoxy/Wood Bowl/Platter

Part 1: Friday, May 9, 9 AM - 11:45 AM

Part 2: Friday, May 16, 9 AM - 3 PM

This two-day class will introduce you to the tools, tips and techniques used to create and turn a project that combines colorful resins with natural wood and yields an unusual and beautiful bowl. Day one we will prepare the blank, attach an appropriate mounting system and introduce the resins. Day 2 – Resin doesn’t dry and cure quickly - so we will turn & finish the project after the epoxy has cured - Dave will introduce you to the special tools and techniques used to successfully turn and finish the project

THE BASIC BOWL – FROM TREE TO TABLE.

Saturday, May 10, 9:30 AM - 3 PM

This class will cover the basic steps required and answer your questions as you turn your first bowl. Do I want to turn green wood or dry blanks? I don't live on a farm, where do I find the logs to make green blanks? I found someone who wants a tree cut up, what's the best way to cut and store the logs? Where do I find dry blanks? Do they turn different than green blanks? Do I want to use conventional or carbide tools? We will spend the first part of the class discussing these issues as well as any others that you may have – Dave will explain the various choices and alternatives as well as demonstrate the basic mounts and steps involved in making a bowl. Late morning each student will have an opportunity to practice each tool on the practice blank Dave has mounted. Then each student will take a blank "from the tree to the table." A 10% discount will be granted to each student on most hand and lathe tools and accessories the day of the class.

Bowl Turning, Beyond The Basics- Using Traditional HSS Tools

Monday, May 12, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

If you have mastered basic bowl turning and/or are not satisfied with the results you are getting from carbide tools and want to jump to the next level, then this is the class for you. In this class we will cover the use of various traditional tool techniques to achieve the best possible finish on your bowl prior to sanding using both carbide and conventional scrapers and gouges. Dave will also show you a few "tricks" and techniques to enhance the quality of troublesome soft/punky wood and reduce tare-out and enhance sanding. We will also cover the basics of sharpening both gouges and scrapers - sharp tools are essential for a quality finish. We will end with discussion and demonstration of various final finishes and the use of the Beal Buffing System. Students will be granted a 10% disount on most accessories and hand tools the day of the class.