Woodworking - WT - 101
| Course: | Woodturning Basics – Workshop #1 - Lathe Introduction and Spindle Turning |
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| Length: | 4 days |
| Tuition: | $260.00 |
| Material Cost: | $0.00 |
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The complete Woodturning Basics Course is a twelve session, hands-on class designed for the beginning turner. In this series, the student is introduced to the foundations of basic wood turning. There are 3 workshops in this series and each workshop is comprised of four - 3 hour sessions (A, B, C, and D). The entire series is comprised of 12 sessions. Each Session builds on the skills and techniques learned the previous session.
Workshop 1 – Lathe Introduction and Spindle Turning
Session 1A
• Introduction to the lathe
• Introduction to lathe tools - gouges, skew chisels, scraping tools, and parting tools
• Sharpening
• Lathe Safety
• Wood Selection
• Cutting, Scraping & Sanding Techniques
• Prepping & Mounting the Turning Blank
Session 1B
• Basic Spindle Turning
• Beads & Coves
• Calipers & Duplication
• Captured Rings
Session 1C
• Introduction to Fixtures and Chucks
• Jam Chucks
• Drilling
• Finishing on the lathe
Session 1D
• Candle Stick Project