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 →

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 →