Introduction to bowl turning

Spindle Turning on the Lathe is a Prerequisite for this class.

Using the new Rikon Midi lathe we will review the use and sharpening of the Make 717 bowl turning tools. Each tool will be discussed and demonstrated. Attendees will then work with the tools. Should you own turning tools take them along for sharpening or critique.

The use of the following tools and how to sharpen them will be presented and discussed. Attendees will then work with tools

Deep fluted bowl gouge

Negative rake scrapers versus

Standard Scraper (square end and Round)

Shear Scraper

At the end of the session the student will take home a student designed bowl type object.