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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
