Demo by Bob Eberhardt on the Jamieson Hollowing system, and use of a laser pointer to locate your cutting edge inside the hollow-form. Pen Wood of the Month: Texas Ebony. Pen Kit of the Month: Mini Sketch Pencil. Editor Musings on a different kind of carbide tool and bowl sanding devices. Recap of Paint the Town event in Menomonie. Recap of Annual Guild Picnic at Bob’s cabin near Colfax. Interesting Article on Unusual Trees of the World. Continue reading →

Demo by Dan Brandner on turning a Top; Pen Wood of the Month: Kirandy. Pen Kit of the Month: Jazz Bolt Action Pen; Editor Musings on removing a Drill Bit stuck in an Acrylic Blank; Interesting Tree article on the Brazilian Grape Tree, Jabuticaba. Continue reading →

Demo by John Layde on How to Turn Plywood; Pen Wood of the Month: Lacebark Elm. Pen Kit of the Month: The Exemplar (Professor) pen kit; Editor Musings on using ‘Glu Boost’ and CA glue with accelerators. Article on “The Dark Side of Pen Turning”. Interesting tree feature: Madagascar’s Giant Baobabs. Commentary on Roughing Green Bowls and Turning Alabaster. Tool Survey: Turning Tools to use for Simple Projects by Jerry Brown. Continue reading →

Demo by Tom Spielmann on turning threads and what to look out for; Pen Wood of the Month: Hard Maple. Pen Kit of the Month: DuraClick Slim EDC; Editor musing on the guild’s history and recent revival with active new members. In Memoriam article for Bob Hindal. The Crooked Forest of Gryfino, Poland article. Reminders of Feed My People Bowls. Continue reading →