February 2024 – Matt Monaco – Channel Islands Woodturners

: John O. – Axe with Marblewood handle

: Maryalice B. – Decorated eggs

: Gary G. – Sequoia box

: Jim W.

: Matt Monaco today’s demonstrator

: Examples of Matt’s work

: Project 1 in curly maple

: Demonstrating tool technique on platter bottom only

: Introducing the spear shear scraper/cutter

: Gouges with secondary bevels and two skews

: Grinder set up for skews on left and 60 deg grind on right. He sharpens often.

: Spear tool produces feathery shavings

: Wood Raffle – California Pepper

: He grinds gouges without jig flat on grinder table, coarse wheel.

: Project 2 Mahogany blank

: 3/8 gouge

: Spear tool

: Cutting with tip

: Scraper slightly rounded

: Preparing base for expanding chuck

: Sanded with mineral oil. Base is all done here.

: Reverse chucking

: Project 3 demonstrating use of 1″ and 1/2″ skews.

: Cuting two free rings

: Special tools for cutting feet

: Finished Mahogany Platter

: Finished top with free rings