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.

February 2018 Meeting

Club’s February Meeting was on Thursday, Feb 1, 2018, 7:00-9:00 PM at the Mount Nittany Middle School wood shop.

Jim Finley, NVW expert turner with 40 yrs of turning experience, demonstrated the basics of turning a bowl. This demonstration covered several approaches for mounting and roughing a bowl blank. How to turn a bowl using a scroll chuck and its influence on bowl design. Shaping and “hollowing” the bowl which involves choosing tools, controlling cuts, and refining the form. Experienced as well as beginning turners had the opportunity to watch a pro at work, ask questions, and have fellowship with the men and women members of the Nittany Valley Woodturners.

 

January 2018 Meeting

Club’s January Meeting was on Thursday, Jan 4, 2018, 7:00-9:00 PM.  Mount Nittany Middle School wood shop.

Presentation: Mike Lebo, shared his expertise in turning boxes. Learn his techniques for producing a variety of small round boxes.

December 2017 Meeting

Club’s December Meeting was Thursday, Dec 7, 2017, 7:00-9:00 PM.  Mount Nittany Middle School wood shop.

Presentation: Ken Vasko, NVW member, demonstrated Turning a Circuit Board Pen.

NVW provided Holiday refreshments and raffling gift certificates from Craft Supplies and Carter and Sons Toolworks.  We also had the usual show and tell and wood auction.