Category: Articles
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Eric Lofstrom’s Demonstration – 2024
On October 6, 2024 Eric Lofstrom gave an all-day live demonstration to the combined West Bay Woodturners and Silicon Valley Woodturners clubs. The demonstration was held at Maker Nexus in Sunnyvale.
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Mike Mahoney’s Woodturning Demonstration, 2024
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.
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Hands-on Open Shop – My Take
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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Plate: chip carved, mid-century, Hutsul (Ukrainian)
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:…
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Drying Wood
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
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions such as how does our meeting operate? How do I become a member? What classes have been offered?
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Member Benefits
Access to our club library Our club maintains a library of DVD’s and books. Members can check the items out for $1 per item for the first month, and $2 for each additional month. Check out the library during the break at the club meeting. Mentoring program Our club has always tried to help newcomers…