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This month is the first of two mini-symposiums for the year. The line up includes: Devin Garlick will be manning the club wood sales table; Justin Parson will be demonstrating bowl turning; VP Ed White will be conducting a member engagement survey; …
10.3.2025 21:56March 2025 Membership MeetingNote – This post is from our newsletter archives. It was the President’s message by Pat McCart from the March, 2009 issue of Chips & Shavings. I am in the midst of turning a piece of Myrtle burl purchased from a fellow clearing out his fatherʼs sawdust-filled workshop. While I …
1.3.2025 14:00Where is your wood from?Our February demonstrator is none other than Jay Shepard. Jay will present and demonstrate the finishing processes and techniques he uses to create his beautiful works. In May of 2024, Jay was one of the selected few to demonstrate at the AAW 2024, International Woodturning Symposium held in Portland, OR. …
13.2.2025 18:57February Membership MeetingNote – This post is from our newsletter archives. It was the President’s message by Pat McCart from the November, 2010 issue of Chips & Shavings. I reached another personal milestone on my bowl turning journey the other day when I signed my 200th bowl. I quickly pondered what I …
16.1.2025 14:00200 and CountingJimmie will show us three different ways to turn your own handle so that no matter what stage you are at in your woodturning journey or what tools you prefer to use you will gain knowledge for creating your own tool handles. The demonstration also includes the installation of the …
10.1.2025 19:51January Demonstrator – Jimmie Allen: Turn Your Own HandlesIt’s that time of year for our annual Holiday party and member appreciation meeting. Here are the details from our President: Here are all of the details of our annual Christmas Party on December 19th: If you would like to make a gift donation, please reach out to myself or …
14.12.2024 00:02December Membership MeetingBased on what you see below it looks like there is a lot of partying going on this month at other chapters! This information is compiled from Northwest AAW chapter’s websites and newsletters. You should check with the specific chapter if you plan to attend one of their meetings. The …
3.12.2024 00:41What’s Happening at Other ChaptersThis month’s demonstrator is SPSW member Eileen Collins “Think about how you sign your work. What are you trying to communicate to those who pick up your work? In my demonstration on Laser Pecker – How to Design Your Logo, I will expose you to fundamentals in Graphic Design and …
9.11.2024 21:46November Membership MeetingHow fortunate we are this month! Our October guest demonstrator is one of the most creative and prolific woodturning artists of our time. Trent Bosch is primarily a wood sculptural artist with a body of work stretching back into the late 1990’s. Many of us know him for his bowl …
10.10.2024 07:32October Membership MeetingAre you not a member of the SPSW and wondered what kind of programming we have? Well we have a sample for you. Our own Pat McCart, multi-time former SPSW chapter President demonstrated how he turns his world famous three footed bowls. You can view it on our YouTube channel …
29.9.2024 21:31Pat McCart Three Footed Bowl DemoIn reply to <a href="https://spswoodturners.org/members-only/find-a-mentor/comment-page-1#comment-4749">Sherri Stern</a>. I would recommend that you attend our next chapter meeting. This month we are having a mini-symposium where several members will be demonstrating different processes, techniques and skills. We can also introduce you to our Mentoring Chairperson. He will be a great resource for you as well. Our March meeting is on March 16th at 6:30 p.m. Location info is located under "About" on the website menu.
7.3.2023 03:38Comment on Find a mentor by Tim SpauldingHello SPSW. I am looking for somewhere with appropriate tools and guidance, to try out woodturning. Total novice here. Does SPSW teach classes too? Input welcomed. Also, do you need to be strong to do this? Thank you in advance for any info. Sherri Stern
6.3.2023 23:36Comment on Find a mentor by Sherri SternHi Would you be able to make two finials for us or know someone who can? I can provide a picture of finial and my hubby did some measurements. Thank you
6.3.2023 18:30Comment on Find a mentor by Karen RoseHi Tim, Just use the "contact page" link above and send a note to our Mentor Coordinator Michael Poirier.
6.12.2020 23:54Comment on Find a mentor by Tim SHey guys, new member here. Looking for a mentor. Been turning for only a few months, my father-in-law let me use a small Craftsman mini-lathe. Having a lot of trouble with it and could use some input.
5.12.2020 16:04Comment on Find a mentor by TerribleTim68Two great pieces of advice I got today that I though you might like. 1. Have fun. 2. It's only fire wood." If you can't smile at that then what can you smile about? lol
25.1.2016 21:22Comment on January Demonstrator – Dan Stromstad by AlisaBeth NashHi Doug, our January meeting is on Thursday the 15th. Doors open at 6:00 for set-up, we have show-and-tell until 7:00, and the meeting starts at 7:00. This will be a good one as former chapter President Dan Stromstad is our demonstrator.
20.12.2014 18:23Comment on December Membership Meeting by Tim Swe would like to come to Jan Meeting Fred Abels told us about you and we would like the time and place ty Doug
19.12.2014 17:56Comment on December Membership Meeting by Doug EbelHELLO I have just been studying your lovely wave bowl . do you sell details of your jig for doing this work If so , how much & how can I purchase them I am from Ireland , so include postage , thanks Liam
10.8.2014 22:49Comment on April Demonstrator – John Beaver by liam gilmoreHi Chet, we meet on the third Thursday of each month at the Fife Community Center. You can check out our <a href="http://www.spswoodturners.org/about/location" rel="nofollow">location page</a>. You can see a great demonstrator and get hooked up with one of our mentors.
6.6.2014 01:16Comment on Writer’s Block by Tim S