We meet on 3d Wednesday of every month in Los Altos, CA. Guests are always welcome.
October 16, 2024, 7-9 PM at Bridges Church, 625 Magdalena Ave, Los Altos 94024.
Have you mastered the scraper? How many different scrapers do you have? Dave Vannier will cover different scrapers, why and how he uses them. If time permits, he will throw in a short demo of the bottom feeder.
October: turn a pen.
For more details email us info@westbaywoodturners.com
September Program: pen turning presentation by Jerry Galli. President’s challenge: not a bowl.
August Picnic: show & tell woodturning projects and a note about Randy Pi’s collection of unique woodturning creations.
July Program: discussion about homemade jigs and tools. President’s challenge: use holes as a way of embellishment.
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The article provides a detailed and engaging overview of Mike Mahoney’s woodturning demonstration, highlighting key techniques and projects. It effectively encourages readers to explore further opportunities to learn from Mike and participate in future woodturning events.
This plate was among my grandfather’s items, which were mostly intarsia of his own making. It was probably given to him shortly after the second world war. The back of the plate bears an inscription, written in pencil, in English and German. It has been obscured by age, but what I can make out is:…
23 October 2023 – Thanks to Claude Godcharles for making the Palo Alto Adult School wood shop available for the hands-on follow up to David Vannier’s “Grind, Grind, Grind” presentation at the October 2023 meeting, and to those who helped stage, mentor, demonstrate, explain, and clean up. About 15 to 20 people attended and participated…
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Drying wood is a crucial step in woodturning, with techniques varying widely. Common methods include boiling, bagging, and sealing, each offering distinct advantages in reducing cracking and speeding up the drying process. Turners often choose based on wood type, available tools, and personal preference. Understanding these methods helps produce stable, beautiful wooden pieces
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Food-safe finishes are essential for woodturning and woodworking projects that come into contact with food or drink. When selecting a finish, consider if it forms a surface film or penetrates the wood, whether it uses drying or non-drying oils, and other key factors to ensure safety and durability.
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