April 2023 – John O’brien
Mentors Available The following list of members have offered to act as mentors to any member of the club who wishes to have hands-on instruction. This can be done at the mentor’s shop or at the member’s home on their own lathe. It is an excellent way for beginning turners to quickly learn basic skills…
The hands-on-turning session at the January 19th meeting was well attended with mostly our newer members wanting the chance to work with mentors on their turning skills. It is that time of year for new and continuing members to pay their club dues of $25 to treasurer Ron Lindsay. Please mail them to him or bring…
Meeting Information: Saturday, September 16th* [*note one week earlier than usual] Hands-on Workshop with Mentoring Program at Russ Babbitt’s from 9:00 am to ? with Lunch ($5 donation requested) Bring your own tools and face mask so you can practice with your own tools and learn to sharpen them. If you don’t have any yet…
Show & Tell Bring your latest projects to show. Steve Dunn the Wood Man is coming Al Geller says Steve will be featuring light-colored spalted wood to purchase at the September meeting. Steve brings a trailer full of wood, and based on previous experience, $25 should get you a sizable piece of something good.
Want to learn more about wood lathes and woodturning? A hands-on meeting is the perfect venue. Learn bowl turning, spindle work, woodturning tool sharpening, and more. CIW members can use the equipment. Everyone can watch, learn, and ask questions.