The April meeting of the Nittany Valley Woodturners will feature a presentation by local wood turner, Ken Fisher, demonstrating Turning apple forms with a customized jig. A former Marine and Retired President of MCS Bank in Lewistown, Ken is a self-taught turner since 2011.
The bowl of âapplesâ on the lower left represents what Ken will be demonstrating. As you can see, Ken also likes to turn burls, which he gets from Joe Peachy, whose Amish shop we hope to visit in June. Time will be allotted for questions and answers for an interactive session.
In addition to the usual wood auction we will be auctioning some exotic woods recently donated to the club.
Be sure to bring pieces youâve turned (or attempted to turn) and would like to share. Weâre especially eager to have you bring pieces that may be giving you problems â whether in terms of design or tool technique. If you have a blank for which youâd like some advice regarding orientation or maximizing the available wood or the best way to mount the blank for safety â all questions are welcome.
Nittany Valley Woodturners is always looking for new members who are interested in woodturning. Our club is a chapter of the American Association of Woodturners (AAW).
We hope to see you at our next meeting on Thursday, April 4, 7-9 pm at the Mount Nittany Middle School, 656 Brandywine Dr., State College, PA
For easiest access to the school wood shop, park in the rear down the second driveway near the dumpster. You may also park in front and find the woodshop in the far left hand corner of the building as you enter.