Demonstrations
Demonstrating form and technique has to do with ideas and instruction. Each woodturning demonstration will have a certain order of procedure in turning a blank into a finished piece. These learned procedures are not random but are methods that reduce the chances of error to a minimum. Skilled woodturning is based in form, technique and expertise of performance. A skillful demonstration is based in the ability to instruct, interest and inspire.
My goal in each demonstration is to show safe practices, proper form, efficient tool use and promote excitement for the craft of woodturning.
A few of the demonstrations I offer…
Check out the Gallery – Gallery items can be a demonstration or classes
Turning Techniques with 2 x 4's
This demonstration shows how low-cost 2×4’s from the home center can be used for turning practice. The difficult wood tears out easily but when the tool use is correct, clean cuts are the result. In this fun demonstration… More info
Three-Piece Candy Dish
In this demonstration I show basic tool techniques for faceplate, spindle work, lathe joinery and copy turning to make a three-piece candy dish. more info
Copy Turning & Spindle Work
In this demonstration I show a series of tool techniques used for spindle turning and duplication on the lathe without the need for special equipment. The skew chisel and its versatility are a main part in each turning. more info
Demonstration options
A variety of demonstrations are available showing basic tool techniques in faceplate and spindle work.