Spindle Turning Basics Class -Q1-2023

Requirements and general information

• Proof of Vaccination is required
• 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
• If you have any COVID related symptoms, please do not register or if you have symptoms on the day of the class, please let us know and a full refund will be sent.

• 6 Midi-lathes available for students plus the instructor's lathe.
• Class binder with notes and reference materials for all
• Perquisite 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

• 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