March 2018 Meeting

The Nittany Valley Woodturners March meeting will be held Thursday, March 1, 7-9 pm at the Mount Nittany Middle School, 656 Brandywine Dr., State College, PA.  (park in the rear of school second driveway, look for dumpster).

The meeting this month will be an informal group discussion on finishing.  Members and anyone interested in woodturning are encouraged to bring to the meeting whatever products they use for finishing such as varnishes, oils, waxes, abrasives, etc., along with any finished pieces that show the final finish.  Most turners develop their preferred technique so it will be interesting and informative for all.

We are also asking that individuals bring to the meeting any pieces that are giving them problems or a particular challenge.  This will allow for the group to discuss and recommend possible new approaches or technique.

We will also have the usual Show and Tell and Wood Auction.

We look forward to an enjoyable evening with a more informal meeting format that will allow for greater group interaction and sharing.  For those who are just getting started this will be a great time to bring questions to learn more about woodturning.

Nittany Valley Woodturners is a chapter of the American Association of Woodturners.  We are always looking for new members who have an interest in woodturning.  We hope to see you on March 1.

Nittany Valley Woodturners Guild

Adult Introduction to Woodturning Course

When:  Saturdays starting on March 3, 2018 09:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
Where:  Camp Krislund, 189 Krislund Drive, Madisonburg, PA 16852

Class Content:
Class 1     Safe lathe operations, mounting blanks on the lathe, use of roughing gouge, parting tool, and spindle gouge, Beads and Coves, Honey Dipper
Class 2     Snow man, ice cream cone
Class 3     Ball point pens, carving mallet/potato masher
Class 4     Planting dibble, captive ring rattle
Class 5     3-leg Stool  design legs, rough spindle blanks for each leg, form tenons on each leg to fit into the seat, turn 3 legs, use wedges and glue to fix legs to the seat

Cost:  $100 per student ($10 discount for NVWT members, $10 discount for AAW members)

Important Dates:
Sign up for class deadline is Wednesday February 28  (NVWT have priority until Thurday February 15)
Payment due Thursday March 1 (Club Meeting)

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