Demo by Dan Brandner on turning Shaker Pegs and making a Peg rail. March 16th Presentation by Guest Turner Phil Holtan on Chasing the Ultimate Cut resulting in the least sanding. Phil’s 10 Commandments of Turning. Pen Wood of the Month: Black Chacate; Pen Kit of the Month: Cyclone Pen Kit from Exotic Blanks. Editor Musings on the first newsletter in a new format. Update on repair of UWEC Mace. Continue reading →

Demo by Barry Grill on wet turning a bowl, then dry turning it back to round; Pen Wood of the Month: Honduran Rosewood; Pen Kit of the Month: Medical Care Pen Kit; Editor musings on a lesson learned with changing blades on a small Craftsman Bandsaw. Announcements: Chippewa Valley Museum Event on Feb 24th; Empty Bowls event for Feed My People for May 16th; Chainsaw Sculpture Competition for Aug 2-4th.
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Demo on Bottle Stopper Turning by Rich Thelen; Pen wood of the Month: Sycamore. Pen Kit of the Month: PKM-3 Ballpoint Twist Pen; Announce new website and Facebook Group for our woodturning guild. Announce upcoming master turner Phil Holtan presenting in March. Phil Holtan Bio. Request for additional member demonstrators.
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