Lathe Workshop: Wooden Spindle Turning - November 2022

Tue, 01 Nov, 2022 at 06:00 pm to Tue, 15 Nov, 2022 at 09:00 pm

Factory 3 | Portland

Factory 3
Publisher/HostFactory 3
Lathe Workshop: Wooden Spindle Turning - November 2022
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Learn lathe turning, a necessary skill for fine furniture making
About this Event

Three-day workshop over three weeks - Tuesdays, November 1, 8, & 15, 2022, 6-9 pm

In this beginner-level workshop, you will learn how to turn between centers, focusing on turning spindles from rough stock, and turning coves and beads. These are the skills needed to make furniture parts for chairs, stools, and tables. The exercises will include activities to challenge your cutting touch, sharpen lathe edge tools, and start to explore bowls. The class fee includes materials.

About the instructor: Ric Day is a retired physician and lifelong woodworker as an avocation. He has made tables, desks, Windsor chairs, and utilitarian items such as bowls, spoons and cutting boards. In his classes he hopes the participant finds a passion, fun and creativity to continue their woodworking journey. His studies include classes with Phil Lowe, Allan Breed and many other talented woodworkers in Maine and New Hampshire.


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Factory 3, 115 Saint James Street, Portland, United States

Tickets

USD 150.00

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