Description
Create Your Own Bowl
This beginner-friendly class will guide you through the essential techniques and approaches to safely turn a small bowl (4 – 6 inches in diameter). Whether you’re new to wood turning or have some experience, this class is tailored to your skill level.
What You’ll Learn:
- Understanding Wood: The importance of wood species and grain direction.
- Tool Mastery: How to use face plates and chucks effectively.
- Tool Comparison: The differences and benefits of carbide vs. traditional high-speed steel (HSS) turning tools.
- Turning Techniques: Proper use of roughing tools, bowl gouges, parting tools, and other turning tools.
- Finishing Touches: How to sand and apply a food-safe finish to your bowl.
This class is designed for those who have never turned a bowl before, but it can be easily adjusted for students with prior turning or woodworking experience.
Note: This class is limited to a maximum of two participants to ensure personalized instruction.
Class Length: 3 hours
Class Location: Needham Furniture Makers – Alternatively, if you have a lathe and need advanced guidance, we can visit your shop. Just let us know when you checkout.
Materials Fee: None
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