woodezine - Volume III - Issue IV - April 2005

Turning Tidbits
Sponsored by Oneway


The Wood Turning Center in Philadelphia (215-923-8000) has several upcoming events of interest to turners who may be visiting the city over the next few months. On Saturday, April 2 there's a gallery talk and slide presentation with artist Ron Fleming and Albert LeCoff, Executive Director of the Center. Dinner with the artist and friends follows. Further gallery talks with Ron and Patti Fleming and Albert are scheduled for April 6 and 9, and also on May 7.

On Wednesday, April 6, Kim Kamens talks about her fiber on wood art. And Saturday, June 4 is the date for a Hands-On Art Workshop & Family Day at the Center (which, by the way, has a newly expanded Museum Store).

 

The Wood Turning Center is located at
501 Vine Street in Philadelphia
For more info on any of these events, visit the Woodturning Center online at
www.woodturningcenter.org

 

Roughing a bowl blank on the Lathe
Bill Grumbine is a professional turner whose Web site offers a great deal of help to those of us who are just starting out, or wish to improve our skills. Bill says there are a number of different ways to approach roughing out a bowl on the lathe. Some are good, some are not so good. He has developed a procedure which has proven to be successful for him and for many of the turning students who have graced his shop. On his Web site, there's a pictorial essay on his method.

To see the pictorial essay, go to Bill's site (http://www.wonderfulwood.com) and click on "For Turners", then scroll down a bit to the article.


From June 16-18 this year, Brigham Young University will host the 2005 Utah Woodturning Symposium. After twenty-six years, this is the longest-running woodturning symposium in the world. Participants can choose to attend any of over 100 demonstrations being given by some of the best woodturners in the world. The presentations will have something for everyone, from the beginner to the professional. The symposium is open to anyone with an interest in woodturning.

For more informationn, call the Director, Kip Christensen, at 801-422-2021, or visit the Symposium online at
http://www.utahwoodturning.com/site/page/pg1205.html

Use Sanding Discs for Hand Sanding...
(Works wonders on a lathe!)

The new Busy Bee Palm Sander, available from The Woodturner's Catalog, lets you use your 3" hook-and-loop sanding discs for hand sanding, as well as power sanding. Made of sturdy foam with a durable hook and loop face, the Busy Bee fits comfortably in your hand and is designed for slow speed sanding as well as spot sanding problem areas with the lathe off. The firm foam design allows the sander to conform to most work while providing even sanding pressure that will extend the life of your sanding discs. It works with all hook and loop type abrasives and is 3" in diameter and 2-1/2" tall.

For more info, visit the catalog online at
http://www.woodturnerscatalog.com