NWWT Event Calendar

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Upcoming events

    • 04 Apr 2024
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Remote Zoom meeting & MAC


    April 4, 2024 Meeting
    7:00pm - 9:00pm

    Rob Vogtman

    Embellishing with Lathe-Mounted Router

    Hybrid Meeting - live at the MAC and on Zoom

    Rob Vogtman


    Rob is a member of NWWT and specializes in segmented turning with emphasis on embellishments made with a router. His experience as a machinist and pattern maker led him to experiment with router mounting fixtures for his wood lathe. The results are  beautifully executed inlays and patterns on his turnings.

      • 06 Apr 2024
      • 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
      • 24250 SW 65th Ave, Tualatin OR 97062.
      • 0
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      Sharpening Class


      Saturday, April 6, 2024

      9:00am - 3:00pm

      Dave Wood's Shop
      24250 SW 65th Ave, Tualatin OR 97062.

      Requirements and general information

      • Students must be members of NWWT
      • Class will be limited to 6 students - one per grinder
      • Instructors are experienced NWWT members
      • 6 Sharpening systems will be available
      • Students bring their own PPE (face shields, dust protection)
      • Coffee and snacks will be provided, but bring your own lunch
      Course Objective:  

      The objective of this 6-hour class is for you to go home with all your tools sharp, and have an understanding of how to replicate the grinds at home.

      • 6 fully equipped sharpening stations are available
      • Students may use NWWT tool sets if needed.

      Class Agenda:

      • The advantages and disadvantages of different tool steels
      • Overview of the common methods of sharpening: grinders, grinding wheels, sharpening systems, and accessories
      • Explain sharpening bowl gouges, spindle gouges, parting tools, scrapers, and skews
      • Sharpening time at your grinders - Sharpen your tools with help from instructors and coaches
      • 13 Apr 2024
      • 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
      • 24250 SW 65th Ave, Tualatin OR 97062
      • 4
      Register

      Open Shop is directed toward the new turner but all are welcome.  Bring a project you want help finishing.  Bring questions about methods, tools, designs or any other woodturning question.  There are seven lathes available for use.  Bring your own tools and wood, or buy wood at the shop.  

      We will have three sharpening stations to help you perfect your sharpening technique. There is no more important topic for the new turner (or the old ones for that matter) than sharpening. 

      YOU DO NOT NEED TO REGISTER TO ATTEND OPEN SHOP. 

      Registration  guarantees you use of a lathe, and others can use one when one becomes available. 

      There will always be three or more advanced turners there to help, sharpen tools, and answer any questions.

      Open Shop is free, but the rental Portable Rest Room and our coffee and doughnuts cost money.    A $20 donation would help defray expenses.

      Requirements

      • Open for NWWT members only or potential members to talk
      • Proof of COVID vaccination required
      • No charge for the session (donations for operating costs are appreciated)
      • Bring your  tools
      • Bring your  PPE (face shields, dust protection, ear protection)
      • NWWT follows the current COVID guidelines -- details HERE
      • If you have any COVID related symptoms, please stay home


      • 27 Apr 2024
      • 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
      • 24250 SW 65th Ave, Tualatin OR 97062.
      • 5
      Register


      Spindle Turning Basics Class


      Saturday April 27, 2024

      8:30am - 3:30pm

      Dave Wood's Shop
      24250 SW 65th Ave, Tualatin OR 97062.

      Requirements and general information


      • Students must be members of NWWT
      • Class will be limited to 7 students - one per lathe
      • Instructors are experienced NWWT members
      • 4 Sharpening systems will be available
      • All wood will be supplied
      • Students bring their own PPE (face shields, dust protection)
      • Coffee and snacks will be provided, but bring your own lunch

      Course Objective
      The primary objective of this course is to walk beginners through making basic spindle pieces such as a candle stick, honey dipper or simple toy. This course is targeted at people who have never turned wood, or who want to take a refresher course before advancing to the next level of spindle turning expertise.
      • 7 lathes available for students plus the instructor's lathe.
      • Class binder with notes and reference materials for all
      • Prerequisite woodturning skills: none required

      Agenda

      Morning

      • Sharpening the tools required for class with help from the instruction staff.
      • Mount a blank on the lathe and turn to a cylinder
      • Demonstrations and practice making coves and beads

      Lunch Hour – Demonstrations and Q&A session during lunch

      Afternoon
      • Continue practicing while making a basic spindle form.
      • Pick a second simple spindle project and turn.

      Tools you need

      Note: If you do not have any tools yet, loaner tools are available.  We recommend you wait until after the class to buy tools so you know what to buy, and what not to buy.

      • Spindle Roughing Gouge.
      • Spindle Gouge
      • Parting Tool
      • 28 Apr 2024
      • 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
      • 24250 SW 65th Ave, Tualatin OR 97062.
      • 4
      Register


      Bowl Turning Basics Class


      Sunday, April 28, 2024

      8:30am - 3:30 pm

      Dave Wood's Shop
      24250 SW 65th Ave, Tualatin OR 97062.

      Requirements and general information:

      • Students must be members of NWWT
      • Class will be limited to 7 students - one per lathe
      • Instructors are experienced NWWT members
      • 4 Sharpening systems will be available
      • All wood will be supplied
      • Students bring their own PPE (face shields, dust protection)
      • Coffee and snacks will be provided, but bring your own lunch
      • Course Objective

      The primary objective of this course is to walk beginners through making a wooden bowl. This course is targeted at people who have never turned wood, or who want to take a refresher course before advancing on to the next level of bowl turning expertise.

      Prerequisite woodturning skills:  None required, 

      Agenda

      Morning

      • Sharpening the tools required for class with help from the instruction staff.
      • Mount a green blank between centers; flatten bowl bottom surface; cut a tenon
      • Mount blank in a chuck
      Lunch Hour – Demonstrations and Q&A session during lunch

      Afternoon
      • Instruction on the basic push-cut and pull-cut techniques
      • Cut the exterior shape and interior surface, and smooth with scraper
      • Reverse the bowl and finish cut the bottom
      • Start a second bowl (time permitting) to finish at home
      • Each student will take home one bowl and one blank for practice.

      Tools you need 

      Note:  If you do not have any tools yet, loaner tools are available. We recommend you wait until after the class to buy tools so you know what to buy and what not to buy.

      • Bowl Gouge:  ½” or 5/8”
      • Scraper:  left-hand French curve style for inside bowl surface. A round-nose scraper is acceptable.
      • Parting tool or Skew – for touching up tenons and recesses for bowl mounting
      • 02 May 2024
      • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
      • Remote Zoom meeting & MAC


      May 2, 2024 Meeting
      7:00pm - 9:00pm

      Dr. Seri Robinson, Oregon State

      Spalted Wood Turning

      Hybrid Meeting - live at the MAC and on Zoom

      Dr. Seri Robinson

      Dr Robinson returns to demonstrate how to turn spalted wood.  As we all know, spalting is the natural decay of wood.  If you wait too long, the wood will just decay in dust.  Seri will explain when a beautiful piece of spalted wood can be turned, when it needs to be fortified and when it is just firewood.  A spalted blank consists of hard and soft portions, knowing the right technique is critical for a finished piece.  We will all learn from her the right technique.



        • 11 May 2024
        • 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
        • 24250 SW 65th Ave, Tualatin OR 97062
        • 4
        Register

        Open Shop is directed toward the new turner but all are welcome.  Bring a project you want help finishing.  Bring questions about methods, tools, designs or any other woodturning question.  There are seven lathes available for use.  Bring your own tools and wood or buy wood at the shop.  

        We will have three sharpening stations to help you perfect your sharpening technique. There is no more important topic for the new turner (or the old ones for that matter) than sharpening. 

        YOU DO NOT NEED TO REGISTER FOR OPEN SHOP

        Registration guarantees you use of a lathe. and others can use one when one becomes available. 

        There will always be three or more advanced turners there to help, sharpen tools, and answer any questions.

        Open Shop is free, but the rental Portable Rest Room and our coffee and doughnuts cost money.    A $20 donation would help defray expenses.

        Requirements

        • Open for NWWT members only or potential members to talk
        • Proof of COVID vaccination required
        • No charge for the session (donations for operating costs are appreciated)
        • Bring your  tools
        • Bring your  PPE (face shields, dust protection, ear protection)
        • NWWT follows the current COVID guidelines -- details HERE
        • If you have any COVID related symptoms, please stay home


        • 01 Jun 2024
        • 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
        • 24250 SW 65th Ave, Tualatin OR 97062.
        • 6
        Register


        Bowl Turning 201 - "Round-Bottom Calabash Bowl" Class

                                     

        Saturday, June 1, 2024

        8:30am - 4:00pm

        Dave Wood's Shop
        24250 SW 65th Ave, Tualatin OR 97062.

        Requirements and general information

        • Students must be members of NWWT
        • Class will be limited to 7 students - one per lathe
        • Instructors are experienced NWWT members
        • 4 Sharpening systems will be available
        • All wood will be supplied
        • Students bring their own PPE (face shields, dust protection)
        • Coffee and snacks will be provided, but bring your own lunch

        Course Objectives:  

        The primary objective of this course is to refine and expand your skills in the finer details of bowl turning.  When you look at a bowl, your eye is very discerning.  You will learn optimal bowl shapes, rim designs, and base options.  Skills learned here will help you advance to the next level of expertise. 

        Each student should complete one piece in class. Sanding and finish application included, time permitting.

        Prerequisite Skills

        If you have not yet developed the skills below or are unsure, please attend an open shop and talk with one of the helpers before registering for this course.

        • Ability to prepare and mount a bowl blank between centers, and in a chuck using a tenon or a recess
        • Ability to shape the outside and inside of a bowl using a bowl gouge
        • Ability to use a scraper for finishing the inside of a bowl
        • Ability to complete a basic bowl except for sanding and applying finish

        Agenda:

        Morning

        • Tune-up/sharpen tools for the class with help from the staff.
        • Presentation on advanced design and form concepts, shape, rims, and bottoms as relates to a Calabash bowl
        • Review of bowl gouge grinds: 40/40, traditional (50°), bottom (65°-75°), Ellsworth, etc
        • Mounting options: when to use a tenon or recess
        • Turn Calabash bowl through the exterior finish-cutting stage with a green blank

        Lunch Hour:
        Additional Demonstrations and Q&A session during lunch

        Afternoon

        • Turn a jam chuck to cut and finish the round bottom 
        • Learn methods of cutting thinner wall thickness
        • Learn methods of scraping thin-walled bowls
        • Sanding and finishing as time permits


        Tools to bring

        • Bowl gouge(s) – ½” or 5/8” are good sizes. If you have several with different grinds, bring them all.
        • Bowl scraper – left hand French curve style is ideal for inside, but a round-nose scraper also works
        • Skew for exterior scraping
        • Parting tool
        • 02 Jun 2024
        • 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
        • 24250 SW 65th Ave, Tualatin OR 97062.
        • 7
        Register

        Spindle Turning 201 - "Goblet"  Class


        Sunday, June 2, 2024

        8:30am - 4:00pm

        Dave Wood's Shop
        24250 SW 65th Ave, Tualatin OR 97062.

        Requirements and general information

        • Students must be members of NWWT
        • Class will be limited to 7 students - one per lathe
        • Instructors are experienced NWWT members
        • 4 Sharpening systems will be available
        • All wood will be supplied
        • Students bring their own PPE (face shields, dust protection)
        • Coffee and snacks will be provided, but bring your own lunch
        Course Objectives

        The primary objective of this class is to teach additional spindle turning skills. There are a variety of techniques learned in this class that are applicable to many other types of turning projects. 

        We will introduce you to use of the skew in this class.

        Prerequisite Skills:  If you have not developed the skills described below or are unsure, attend an open shop session and discuss it with one of the helpers before registering for this course.  Skills required are:

        • Use of a rouging gouge to round square stock.
        •  Use of a spindle gouge to make beads and coves
        •  Use of a parting tool.

        Agenda

        • Sharpen all tools used for the class with help from the instruction staff.
        • Practice beads and coves with the spindle gouge as a warm-up exercise
        • Discussion of pepper mill designs from simple to more complex, hollowing techniques and tools

        Tools you need to bring

        • Spindle Roughing Gouge 1” or larger is ideal.  ¾” is ok.
        • Spindle gouge:  ½” or 3/8”.  Bring both if you have them
        • Parting tool: 1/8” diamond profile is very versatile, but thin kerf (1/16”) is also useful.
        • Small round-nose scraper or box scrapper
        • Skew: 1” or larger
        • 08 Jun 2024
        • 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
        • 24250 SW 65th Ave, Tualatin OR 97062
        • 5
        Register

        Open Shop is directed toward the new turner but all are welcome.  Bring a project you want help finishing.  Bring questions about methods, tools, designs or any other woodturning question.  There are seven lathes available for use.  Bring your own tools and wood or buy wood at the shop.  

        We will have three sharpening stations to help you perfect your sharpening technique. There is no more important topic for the new turner (or the old ones for that matter) than sharpening. 

        YOU DO NOT NEED TO REGISTER FOR OPEN SHOP

        Registration guarantees you use of a lathe, and others can use one when one becomes available. 

        There will always be three or more advanced turners there to help, sharpen tools, and answer any questions.

        Open Shop is free, but the rental Portable Rest Room and our coffee and doughnuts cost money.  A $20 donation would help defray expenses.

        Requirements

        • Open for NWWT members only or potential members to talk
        • Proof of COVID vaccination required
        • No charge for the session (donations for operating costs are appreciated)
        • Bring your  tools
        • Bring your  PPE (face shields, dust protection, ear protection)
        • NWWT follows the current COVID guidelines -- details HERE
        • If you have any COVID related symptoms, please stay home


        • 04 Jul 2024
        • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
        • Remote Zoom meeting & MAC

        July 4, 2024 Meeting
        NO MEETING

        HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!!!



        Past events

        17 Mar 2024 Spindle Turning 201 -Goblet Class - Q1-2024
        16 Mar 2024 Bowl Turning 201 - Plate/Platter Class - Q1-2024
        09 Mar 2024 NWWT Open Shop -- Dave Wood's Shop
        07 Mar 2024 March 2024 Meeting - Kevin Jesequel - Hollow Forms
        18 Feb 2024 Bowl Turning Basics Class - Q1-2024
        17 Feb 2024 Spindle Turning Basics Class -Q1-2024
        10 Feb 2024 NWWT Open Shop -- Dave Wood's Shop
        01 Feb 2024 February, 2024 Meeting - John Beechwood - Tulips
        27 Jan 2024 NWWT Sharpening Class - Q1-2024
        13 Jan 2024 NWWT Open Shop -- Dave Wood's Shop
        04 Jan 2024 January 2024 - Annual Tool Swap
        07 Dec 2023 December 2023 Meeting -Stuart Batty
        11 Nov 2023 NWWT Open Shop -- Dave Wood's Shop
        29 Oct 2023 Bowl Turning 201 - Project Class Plate/Platter - Q4-2023
        28 Oct 2023 Spindle Turning 201 - Project: Pepper Mill - Q4-2023
        14 Oct 2023 NWWT Open Shop -- Dave Wood's Shop
        08 Oct 2023 Bowl Turning Basics Class - Q4-2023
        07 Oct 2023 Spindle Turning Basics Class -Q4-2023
        05 Oct 2023 October 2023 Meeting - Roger Crooks - Colored Platter
        23 Sep 2023 NWWT Sharpening Class - Q4-2023
        09 Sep 2023 NWWT Open Shop -- Dave Wood's Shop
        07 Sep 2023 September 2023 Meeting - John Sutter - Spiral Rosettes
        19 Aug 2023 Multnomah Days Booth
        05 Aug 2023 NWWT Annual BBQ and Auction
        08 Jul 2023 NWWT Open Shop -- Dave Wood's Shop
        06 Jul 2023 July 2023 Meeting - Steve Newberry - Turn a Teapot
        10 Jun 2023 NWWT Open Shop -- Dave Wood's Shop
        01 Jun 2023 June 2023 Meeting - Mike Meredith - "Hybrid” Turning Blanks
        13 May 2023 NWWT Open Shop --MAKE A PEN
        13 May 2023 NWWT Open Shop -- Dave Wood's Shop
        07 May 2023 Bowl Turning 201 - Live-Edge Bowl Class - Q2-2023
        06 May 2023 Spindle Turning 201 - Pepper Mill - Q2-2023
        04 May 2023 May 2023 Meeting - Mike Meredith - Finishing Options
        16 Apr 2023 Bowl Turning Basics Class - Q2-2023
        15 Apr 2023 Spindle Turning Basics Class -Q2-2023
        08 Apr 2023 NWWT Open Shop -- Dave Wood's Shop
        06 Apr 2023 April 2023 Meeting -Brad Williams – Stabilizing Wood and Turning Epoxy
        01 Apr 2023 NWWT Sharpening Class - Q2-2023
        11 Mar 2023 NWWT Open Shop -- Dave Wood's Shop
        09 Mar 2023 March 2023 Meeting - An Evening with Richard Raffan - DATE CHANGE
        02 Mar 2023 March 2023 Meeting - DATE CHANGE - See March 9
        26 Feb 2023 Bowl Turning 201 Class - Live-Edge Bowl - Q1-2023
        25 Feb 2023 Spindle Turning 201 - Lidded Box - Q1-2023
        11 Feb 2023 NWWT Open Shop -- Dave Wood's Shop
        05 Feb 2023 Bowl Turning Basics Class - Q1-2023
        04 Feb 2023 Spindle Turning Basics Class -Q1-2023
        02 Feb 2023 February, 2023 Meeting - John Beechwood - Peppermills
        21 Jan 2023 NWWT Sharpening Class - Q1-2023
        05 Jan 2023 January 2023 - Annual Tool Swap
        10 Dec 2022 NWWT Open Shop -- Dave Wood's Shop
        02 Dec 2022 Guilds of the Village - Show & Sale
        01 Dec 2022 December 2022 Meeting - No Meeting - Happy Holidays
        01 Dec 2022 Guilds of the Village - Show & Sale
        12 Nov 2022 NWWT Open Shop -- Dave Wood's Shop
        03 Nov 2022 November 2022 Meeting - Jimmie Allen - D-Way Tools
        29 Oct 2022 NWWT Sharpening Class - Q4-2022
        22 Oct 2022 Glenn Burki Tool Sale
        16 Oct 2022 Woodturning Projects - Lidded Box - Q4-2022
        15 Oct 2022 Bowl Turning 201 Class - Q4-2022
        08 Oct 2022 NWWT Open Shop -- Dave Wood's Shop
        06 Oct 2022 October 2022 Meeting - Jason Goodrich - Sea Urchin Ornament
        25 Sep 2022 Spindle Turning Basics Class -Q4-2022
        24 Sep 2022 Andy Johnson-Lairds wood auction
        24 Sep 2022 Bowl Turning Basics Class - Q4-2022
        10 Sep 2022 NWWT Open Shop -- Dave Wood's Shop
        01 Sep 2022 September 2022 Meeting - John Beechwood - Yarn Bowls
        13 Aug 2022 NWWT Open Shop -- Dave Wood's Shop
        06 Aug 2022 NWWT Annual BBQ and Auction
        16 Jul 2022 NWWT Open Shop -- Dave Wood's Shop
        07 Jul 2022 July 2022 Meeting - Rick Rich - Bon-Bon Dish
        11 Jun 2022 NWWT Open Shop -- Dave Wood's Shop
        04 Jun 2022 NWWT Sharpening Class - June 4
        02 Jun 2022 June 2022 Meeting - Ed Pretty - Butterfly Fixes
        21 May 2022 Bowl Turning Intermediate Class - May 21, 2022
        14 May 2022 NWWT Open Shop -- Dave Wood's Shop
        07 May 2022 Bowl Turning Basics Class - Q2-2022
        05 May 2022 May 2022 Meeting - Tom Willing - Egg Wagon
        09 Apr 2022 NWWT Open Shop - Dave Wood's Shop
        07 Apr 2022 April 2022 Meeting - Kevin Jesequel - Hollow Forms
        27 Mar 2022 Spindle Turning Intermediate Class - Q2-2022
        26 Mar 2022 Bowl Turning Intermediate Class - Q2-2022
        12 Mar 2022 NWWT Open Shop - Dave Wood's Shop
        05 Mar 2022 NWWT Sharpening Class - Q1-2022
        03 Mar 2022 March 2022 Meeting - Craig Timmerman - Torus Vase
        19 Feb 2022 NWWT - Turning Talk
        12 Feb 2022 NWWT Open Shop - Dave Wood's Shop
        06 Feb 2022 Spindle Turning Basics Class -Q1-2022
        05 Feb 2022 Bowl Turning Basics Class - Q1-2022
        03 Feb 2022 February 2022 Meeting - Chris Lawrence - Highrise Boxes
        22 Jan 2022 Spindle Turning Intermediate Class - Q1-2022
        15 Jan 2022 NWWT Open Shop - Dave Wood's Shop
        06 Jan 2022 January 2022 Meeting - Rick Urban - Lost Wood Art
        11 Dec 2021 NWWT Open Shop - Dave Wood's Shop
        04 Dec 2021 Sharpening Advanced Class - Fall 2021
        02 Dec 2021 December Meeting: NO MEETING - HAPPY HOLIDAYS
        13 Nov 2021 NWWT Open Shop - Dave Wood's Shop
        06 Nov 2021 Bowl Turning Intermediate Class - Fall 2021
        04 Nov 2021 November Meeting - Bill Karow - Embellishments
        24 Oct 2021 Spindle Turning Basics Class - Fall 2021
        23 Oct 2021 Bowl Turning Basics Class - Fall 2021
        09 Oct 2021 NWWT Open Shop - Dave Wood's Shop
        07 Oct 2021 October Meeting - Kirk DeHeer - Demystifying Cuts and Catches
        04 Sep 2021 NWWT Open Shop - Dave Wood's Shop
        02 Sep 2021 September Meeting - Dale Larson - Finish Turning a Bowl
        07 Aug 2021 NWWT Annual BBQ and Auction
        10 Jul 2021 NWWT Open Shop - Dave Wood's Shop
        01 Jul 2021 July Meeting - Dale Larson - Oval Bowls, Roger Crooks - Coloring
        05 Jun 2021 NWWT Open Shop - Dave Wood's Shop
        03 Jun 2021 June Meeting - Greg Gallegos - Podlets - Turning Thin
        22 May 2021 Bowl Turning Basics Course
        08 May 2021 NWWT Open Shop - Dave Wood's Shop
        06 May 2021 May Meeting: Roger Crooks - Square Useless Things
        01 May 2021 Sharpening Class
        17 Apr 2021 NWWT - Turning Talk - April 2021
        01 Apr 2021 April Meeting: David Ellsworth - Need We Say More
        20 Mar 2021 NWWT - Turning Talk - March 2021
        04 Mar 2021 March Meeting: Betty Simnitt - Basket Illusion Technique
        20 Feb 2021 NWWT - Turning Talk - February 2021
        04 Feb 2021 February Meeting: Michael Alguire - Intricate Hollow Forms
        16 Jan 2021 NWWT - Turning Talk - January 2021
        07 Jan 2021 January Meeting: Mike Meredith - Chainsaw Maintenance & Sharpening
        19 Dec 2020 NWWT - Turning Talk
        03 Dec 2020 December Meeting: NO MEETING - HAPPY HOLIDAYS
        21 Nov 2020 NWWT - Turning Talk
        05 Nov 2020 November Meeting: Kathleen Duncan - Piercing
        24 Oct 2020 Spindle Turning Basics Course
        17 Oct 2020 NWWT - Turning Talk
        01 Oct 2020 October Meeting: Steve Newberry - Kuska Cup
        26 Sep 2020 NWWT Store Open for Sales and Pickup
        19 Sep 2020 NWWT - Turning Talk
        06 Aug 2020 August General Meeting - Joe Fleming - Airbrushing
        02 Jul 2020 July Meeting: John Beechwood - Spiralling and Texturing
        04 Jun 2020 June Meeting: Dale Larson: Spheres Demo
        16 May 2020 NWWT - Turning Talk
        07 May 2020 May Meeting: Tom Wiling: On-Line Egg Demo
        18 Apr 2020 NWWT - Turning Talk

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