Yesterday finished up attending the NC Woodturning Symposium, and I’ve got to say it was worth the time and money.
North Carolina Woodturning Symposium Day 2 — Jimmy and Nick
And here I thought yesterday was a long day…. Four 1.5 hour sessions today, lunch was provided, more wishful thinking at the vendor area, another glance at the instant gallery, dinner banquet, auction, a quick g’night call with the wife and kid and all of a sudden it is 11pm! Given the long drive […]
North Carolina Woodturning Symposium Day 1 — Stuart and Stuart
Wow, busy day! After a 5-hour drive, I made it in the nick of time to the North Carolina Woodturning Symposium located at the Greensboro Coliseum. The first session started mere seconds before I walked in the door.
Christmas Tree Ornaments From Last Year
Last year I made several Christmas tree ornaments for family and friends. Not pictured here are three angel tree-toppers that I turned after Nick Cook’s visit to CCW last November. He has a great write-up on how to turn them. The globe style ornaments are the most complex of the ones shown because they are […]
Fishing Pole Stand
This past Father’s Day, my wife asked me to make a fishing pole stand for her stepdad. She thought it was a 20-minute deal, but I of course made it more complicated.
New Camera — Canon Rebel XSi
The camera I had been using was a Canon Powershot S30… a PHD (Push Here, Dummy). It had a few problems…
Sad News
Last night I received the sad new that David Luthi has passed away yesterday. As one of the Classic City Woodturners members and treasurer — and an all-around nice guy, he will be sorely missed. Please keep his wife in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Tru-stone pen
This weekend I worked on a couple of pens made from a material called ‘tru-stone’. It is pulverized stone mixed with resin. It is much harder than wood, and resulted in 2 pens becoming 1 pen when the 2nd blank blew apart while turning. 🙁 Here are a couple of pics.
Hal Simmons Demonstration
Last night at the monthly CCW meeting, Hal Simmons came to demonstrate turning Christmas tree ornaments. He was the 1st or 2nd demonstrator that I saw when I first joined CCW, and his attention to detail is amazing. He turned for us a 1-piece ornament, as well as a 3-piece globe-style ornament. He also brought […]
North Carolina Woodturning Symposium
October 23-25th marks the bi-annual symposium hosted by turners in NC. Full information can be found on their website. I believe that I already have something booked for that weekend, myself, and will not be able to attend. However, there will be some top-notch demonstrators. I have seen Stuart Batty, Nick Cook, and Ray Key […]