These are some of my latest turnings. I will put them on my web site when I get a chance.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Monday, October 5, 2009
Kingston Woodturners October Challenge
Starting with the 2009/2010 season of meetings, the monthly challenges to members will take on a slightly different format. This year each challenge will try to follow the theme of each month's demonstration/presentation with an added feature designed to increase the knowledge and skills of newer and less experience turners, while at the same time challenging the more accomplished turners.
Finishing, materials and techniques, was the theme of the September meeting. The normal challenge would be to have members choose and apply a suitable finish to a project. However, an extra feature was added to the challenge for October. Interested members were given a 6" long piece of unseasoned walnut as shown at right. The pieces provided ranged from 3" to 5" in diameter.
Using one of these pieces, this month's challenge is to design and turn, as well as finish a project using the wood blanks provided. Members were cautioned to be sure their design, execution and finishing procedures are accomplished with due consideration for any shrinkage, warping and checking/shaking problems associated with turning from the unseasoned wood. Members are then asked to offer a short summary of their experience at the October meeting.
Samples of two basic projects were used to provide a starting point for member ideas. The bowl on the left was turned from a piece of magnolia. The one on the right was turned side grain from a piece of walnut similar to those provided to the members. Both were unseasoned, freshly cut blanks. Both were turned to a thickness of 3/16th of an inch.
Finishing, materials and techniques, was the theme of the September meeting. The normal challenge would be to have members choose and apply a suitable finish to a project. However, an extra feature was added to the challenge for October. Interested members were given a 6" long piece of unseasoned walnut as shown at right. The pieces provided ranged from 3" to 5" in diameter.
Using one of these pieces, this month's challenge is to design and turn, as well as finish a project using the wood blanks provided. Members were cautioned to be sure their design, execution and finishing procedures are accomplished with due consideration for any shrinkage, warping and checking/shaking problems associated with turning from the unseasoned wood. Members are then asked to offer a short summary of their experience at the October meeting.
Samples of two basic projects were used to provide a starting point for member ideas. The bowl on the left was turned from a piece of magnolia. The one on the right was turned side grain from a piece of walnut similar to those provided to the members. Both were unseasoned, freshly cut blanks. Both were turned to a thickness of 3/16th of an inch.
Monday, September 7, 2009
Fall Fair, Kingston, Ontario
Members of the Kingston Woodturners' Club will again be demonstrating their skills, this time at the Fall Fair in Kingston, Ontario . The Fair runs from September 17 through 20 with demonstrations happening very regularly. Fine wood turnings designed and crafted by members of the Club will be for sale as well.
So, come out and enjoy the Fair, and drop by the Woodturners' booth to see the demonstrations and talk with the skilled practitioners of wood turning
So, come out and enjoy the Fair, and drop by the Woodturners' booth to see the demonstrations and talk with the skilled practitioners of wood turning
Monday, August 24, 2009
Wood Turning Demonstration
For anyone interested, I will be demonstrating the woodturning process this Sunday, August 30 between 1:00 and 3:00 pm at the McLaughlan Woodworking Museum. This is the last of a summer series of demonstrations offered by members of the Kingston Woodturners' Club in conjunction with the museum.
The museum is located on Hwy 2 about 10 kilometers East of Kingston Ontario in Grass Creek Park on th St. Lawrence River.
There will also be a small display of turned objects which illustrate some of the project designs which can be produced on a woodturning lathe.
So, come on out and enjoy the demonstration, the museum, and the park.
The museum is located on Hwy 2 about 10 kilometers East of Kingston Ontario in Grass Creek Park on th St. Lawrence River.
There will also be a small display of turned objects which illustrate some of the project designs which can be produced on a woodturning lathe.
So, come on out and enjoy the demonstration, the museum, and the park.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Demos at Grass Creek Park
The "Sheep Dog Trials" weekend starts tomorrow, Friday August 7, at Grass Creek Park. Details can be found in my earlier blog entries. Kingston Woodturners will be there to demonstrate their design and turning skills, and other artists and artisans will be displaying wares. Logging contests and other activities will round out the Dogs herding skills, so come on out and enjoy the fun.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Walnut
I will be picking up a few short pieces of freshly cut Walnut log tomorrow or Saturday. The pieces are 6" - 8" in diameter. Any wood turner living close to Kingston ON is welcome to a piece at no cost. The pieces may be picked up after a brief response to this posting, or a note to my email.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Sheep Dog Trials
As promised in my last blog, members of the Kingston Woodturners Club will be demonstrating their design and wood turning skills at Grass Creek Park throughout the 3 days of the Sheep Dog Trials. A number of fine turnings will be available for sale.
Besides the usual sheep dog exercises, there will be a series of lumberjack demonstrations and contests. This is an added feature at this years festivities which will delight visitors of all ages. Many artists and artisans will also be on hand to display and sell their fine work.
Come out and enjoy the activities; bring the kids, enjoy a picnic, and visit the McLaghlan woodworking Museum on the grounds of the park. There will be fun for everyone. The action begins at 8:00 a.m. and lasts until 8:00 p.m. each day; August 7, 8, and 9. The park is located on the St. Lawrence river. Follow Hwy. 2 East between Kingston and Gananoque Ontario.
Besides the usual sheep dog exercises, there will be a series of lumberjack demonstrations and contests. This is an added feature at this years festivities which will delight visitors of all ages. Many artists and artisans will also be on hand to display and sell their fine work.
Come out and enjoy the activities; bring the kids, enjoy a picnic, and visit the McLaghlan woodworking Museum on the grounds of the park. There will be fun for everyone. The action begins at 8:00 a.m. and lasts until 8:00 p.m. each day; August 7, 8, and 9. The park is located on the St. Lawrence river. Follow Hwy. 2 East between Kingston and Gananoque Ontario.
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