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Allen Jensen
970-663-1868
Email: Rajconst@aol.com
Mike Davis
970-484-9190
Email: mikeldavisllc@msn.com

 

2010 Presenters


Jimmy ClewesJimmy Clewes - jimmyclewes.com

Turning a Platter - Discussing tool techniques , how and why I use the tools the way I do, especially finishing cuts. Design, shape form and aestetics will also be discussed, along with finishing.

Oriental Box - This piece covers several different techniques , turning a rectangle, and discussing speed. How to turn thin tapered wings and jointing a rectangular lid. Using the joint as a jam chuck and I explain my design theory.

End Grain Vase - Using a wet end grain mounted log, I want to turn a thin walled vase using the aestetically pleasing Ogee curve. Also why and how to avoid the wood splitting.

Long Stemmed Goblet - Showing that with good tooling and the right choice of wood you can turn a Goblet unsupported. The most difficult part on this piece is turning the taper and getting it to look right !!!


Stuart Mortimer - stuartmortimer.com

Twist and Turn', 'lets twist again' or 'All twisted'
The stuff I will do.
1.Twisted hollow form
2.Twisted goblet and laminated twist.
3.Box with twisted finial.
4.Rim twist and bun twist on an O'Dea bowl.
5.Pig tail twist and a twisted finial.
6.Thin hollow form from wet to 3M using light and heat to dry the piece on the lathe.


David Marks David Marks - djmarks.com

1) GILDING VESSELS: David will demonstrate the process he goes through to apply various types of metal leaf to his award winning ,turned, hollow vessels. First he will discuss the surface preparation and show you examples of projects in various stages. Then he will show you how he applies gilder’s size to the surface. Next he will demonstrate techniques for applying genuine silver leaf to the vessel. In addition, he will teach you how to apply copper leaf and dutch metal (composition gold) to vessels to create some very dramatic patterns and effects.

2) CREATING UNIQUE PATINAS ON VESSELS: In this exciting demonstration, watch carefully as David introduces you to the fascinating world of patination. He will discuss 5 different mild acids that he has successfully used over the past 20 years to create a wide variety of colors and patterns on several different types of metal leaf. These chemicals can work very quickly and you will be able to see this process transform a gilded surface before your eyes. Silver leaf will turn into a magnificent gold/red and then blue color, while copper leaf can be treated to create some rich reds and haunting purples & blacks.

3) CREATIVE TURNING TECHNIQUES: COMBINING NON-FERROUS METAL WITH TURNING (which includes inlaying metal & colored epoxy): This turning demo will focus on how to combine metal and wood with turning. David will demonstrate a unique technique using various non ferrous metals, copper, brass, and aluminum, combined with various dyes mixed in epoxy. A hollow chisel mortising bit is used to cut a square hole, and the recess is filled with square stock filled with a smaller dimension of round stock, both of which have contrasting colors of epoxy. The effect is stunning.


Bruce Hoover - website

A) Sanding Secrets

B) Decorative Rims

C) Shop Tips and Organizers


David Nittmann - davidnittmann.com

Demo 1: Airbrush Basics: shading and perspective, introduction of care and basic operation of the airbrush.

Demo 2: Understanding Color : Comprehensive look at the use of color on surface treatments of woodturnings.

Demo 3: Hands-On : The Three basic cuts of woodturning with the use of the gouge.


Jame McClure James McClure - jamesmcclure.biz

Demo 1: Bowl Turning Fundamentals

I will demonstrate the proper use of the bowl gouge, demonstrate how to sharpen the tool, and discuss advantages and disadvantages of two popular grinds commonly used with this tool. I will turn a bowl demonstrating the five primary cuts of the bowl gouge and discuss how and when each should be used in order to quickly and efficiently turn a bowl with a cleanly cut surface that will reduce sanding time.

Demo 2: Elegant Natural Edge Bowls

I will demonstrate the proper use of the bowl gouge while turning an elegant, thin walled natural edge bowl. I will demonstrate the five primary cuts available with the bowl gouge, and demonstrate techniques that will help to retain the bark and leave a cleanly cut surface that can quickly and easily be sanded.


Allen JensenAllen JensenJensen bowl

Bowls:   I will cover the entire process of selecting and roughing out a utilitarian bowl from a block of green hardwood.  We will then discuss the drying process and then move on to remount and finish a dry bowl blank covering sanding and finish options along the way.
 

Hollow forms:   I will cover the process of selecting green wood for vessel turning and the benefits.  We will cover mounting the wood on the lathe and move into getting the form just right.  We will then cover the process of hollowing the piece and the tools and techniques that I use for my vessels.  We will cover drying the form, sanding, reverse chucking to finish turning the bottom and finishing options.


Trent Bosch Trent Bosch - trentbosch.com

4H kids Hands on session

Carved rim platter

Hollow forms for all

Platters


Katherine Kowalski Katherine Kowalski - daystarhandworks.com

Skew-less Spindlework Description: Skew scary? Too many catches, not turning the right shape? The solution to making precise and accurate spindlework cuts lies in a very simple tool that does it all -- the bowl gouge. Learn the six basic cuts and how to apply them to make perfect cuts every time: skew not required.

Turning Tune-up, Better Spindlework in 6 Cuts Description: Catches cramping your style? Tune up your spindlework technique by learning the six cuts and how to apply them catch-free. Bring your bowl gouge, skew not required.


Larry Fox Larry Fox - foxywoodz.com

Oneway Easy Core Coring System

During this demo I will core a set of round edge bowls and a set of natural edge bowls. I will show how to set up the Oneway so that you can easily predict the thickness of the bottom of each cored bowl. I will also address the coring of both wet and dry wood using this system.

Sam Angelo Sam Angelo - wyomingwoodturner.com

Topic 1
Cutting the Intermittent Edge
The natural bark-edge bowl will be the focus of this demonstration.  It will include cutting the blank from the tree, balancing the high and low points when mounting the blank on the lathe, forming the tenon (spigot) then reverse-chucking to hollow out the interior of the bowl.  Important steps leading to good surface preparation necessary for sanding and finishing will be covered.  Examples of square plates and other “intermittent edge” projects will be on display along with a discussion of the most efficient cutting approach for each.
 

 Topic 2
Applying Clear finishes for Appearance and Protection:

The subtitle of this demo could be, “THERE WILL BE TURNING.” Using the correct tool with the proper presentation to the wood, when and how to sand, and the best choice for the final finish to your project will be areas covered.  A hands-on application of oils, shellac, lacquer, and varnish/poly finishes will be part of this practical demonstration along with the benefits of wet sanding.