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Our February meeting started out with Jim McTavish (me) discussing some of the tools we would be making for Toolday, on Saturday February 21st. Here I am showing the armbrace that we will be making. If you like to have your tools painted, you'll have to paint your own after you bring them home. All of the tools we will be making will be raw, unpainted items. Here is an overall view of most of the tools we will be making. |
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Here are a some shots of the members in attendance at the meeting:
group 01
group 02
group 03 |
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Ron Williams attended a David Ellsworth demonstration a while back, and paid close attention to David's technique in using a bowl gouge. Ron took some time to show us the technique, starting with sharpening. Here Ron is discussing presentation of the tool to the workpiece.
Roughing out a bowl blank involves using the bowl gouge centered with the blank. The flutes are tipped back at a 45° angle, and the gouge is
pulled towards the headstock, and the bevel is not rubbed. Once the piece is roughed, the toolrest is raised, and the gouge is placed slightly above center, and with the bevel rubbing, the gouge is pulled towards the headstock. Finish cuts are done with the handle end of the gouge pointing towards the tailstock end of the lathe, and pushing your tool towards the headstock. This ensures that the point of the gouge does not dig into the bowl as you exit the cut. |
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After the discussions and demonstrations during the meeting, everyone gathered around for a bit of show and tell. Here are some items that were brought to the meeting: Photo 01, and Photo 02. Here is a photo of Duane Tougas, our librarian, taking care of his business. Remember, one of the benefits of being a club member is free use of
both books and videos! Just remember to bring them back to the next meeting! |
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I'd like to thank everyone for attending the February meeting! updated February 25th, 2004. |
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Updated - September 12th, 2004 |
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