Demo was by Bob Eberhardt on making a snowman of different types. There is no Pen Wood of the Month or Pen Kit of the Month. Tom continues the story of the “The Missing Neighbor”. Raffle for a Robust bowl gouge continues. Focus on Ficus, the tree and its wood. Dan Brandner wins the turning challenge of a bird house ornament. Continue reading →

Demo was by Barry Grill on making a 2-part birdhouse ornament. There is no Pen Wood of the Month or Pen Kit of the Month. Tom begins another story “The Missing Neighbor”. Beginning 3-month regular Raffles to raise money. First up is a Robust Bowl gouge. Focus on Musclewood/Ironwood/Blue Beech/Hornbeam, types, uses and facts. Dan Wold wins the bowl turning challenge of a 4-5 inch bowl. Continue reading →

Demo was by Mark Palma on things he learned in 20 years of turning. There is no Pen Wood of the Month or Pen Kit of the Month. Final part of Tom Leonard’s short story “The Woodturner’s Wood Heist”. Focus on Purple Heart wood, types, uses and facts. Hyde Center recap of Art pieces by some of our members. Continue reading →

Demo was by Ron Bartz on making ans using chatter tools. There is no Pen Wood of the Month or Pen Kit of the Month. Part 2 of Tom Leonard’s short story “The Woodturner’s Wood Heist”. Focus on Pando Aspen in Utah. Continue reading →