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June 2021 Meeting

We had an informative meeting this month all about segmented turning, thanks to a detailed slide show presentation with several samples on disply by Tony Omeis.  We met at the Rivet with several others joining over Zoom.  We expect more hybrid meetings like this in the future to allow for the most participation as possible. Thanks to all who joined us.

Our “try it challenge” for this month is to make your own segmented object. Give it a try and show us what you made at the next meeting in the fall. Enjoy the summer and make some shavings.

Show and tell examples:

Linda Vance’s collaborative project with Women In Turning (WIT). It’s Earth, Wind, Fire and Water
Mike Lebo made a light box and a really nice lidded box to display in it
Ken Vasko shows off a couple bowls he’s been making
Sam had several bowls to share
Jan Dillon made a nice bottle opener with laser engraving she did on equipment at The Rivet.

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April 2021 Meeting

We had another GREAT demo from a member’s shop, thanks to an outstanding presentation by Mike Lebo of how to make a thin necked goblet.  Good attendance, great conversation and Q&A, made for a successful meeting during the pandemic.  Thanks all who participated.

Our “try it challenge” for this month is to make your own thin necked goblet. Give it a try and show us what you made at the May meeting and you’ll get a chance to win something in our quarterly drawing.

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February 2021 Meeting

This meeting was all about negative rake scrappers. The result was some information which may be helpful to everyone.

Great information about negative rake scrapers

Everybody has their own favorite grind. Here are a few examples:

TurnerTop BevelBottom BevelTotal Angle
Doc Green17.517.535
Brendan Stemp222244
Cindy Drozda (Vortex Tool)252550
Brian Havens
Sam Angelo		303060
Glenn Lucas333366
Eric Lofstrom0070
Robo Hippy454590
Dave Schweitzer257095
Mike Waldt3070100
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November 2020 Meeting

We had another GREAT Zoom meeting from The Rivet, thanks to an outstanding presentation by Mike Lebo of his latest wood threading tool.  Good attendance, great conversation and Q&A, and some terrific “show and tell”s made for a successful meeting during the pandemic.  Thanks all who participated.

Mike based his threading machine on Mike Peace’s design

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October 2020 Meeting

On October 1st we returned to the Rivet to use their facility and video streaming setup to host a zoom meeting with Jim Finley demoing making a baby rattle and hook tool usage and sharpening of a hook tool and double grind rake scraper.  Some pictures of the event with a glimpse at how remote meetings are done.

There were 22 members in attendance (locally and virtually).  We had 2 camera angles resulting in excellent video.

Several members who attended virtually reported that it was the best demonstration of tool use they had seen – and that the virtual format actually allowed them to see more than they could in a face-to-face meeting.  We recorded the meeting and will distribute the link to all paid members within the next few days.

The winners of the gift certificates:

  • Ken Vasko
  • Mike Lebo

$20 each from Woodturnerswonders.com.  We hope to make more opportunities for members who join our Zoom meetings

MANY THANKS to folks at The Rivet who provided much needed equipment and hours of their time to make our meeting successful.  Our collaborative relationship with The Rivet is benefiting both of us.  They are providing opportunities for us to sell our own works for our own profit.  They are providing opportunities for us to help them sustain the Makers World.  They are making opportunities for us to teach classes and to have a lathe available for members who don’t have their own. This has become a very productive relationship, and we hope you will continue to do everything possible to support i 

Watch the full meeting here

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March 2020 Meeting

Our March meeting occurred on the 5th, just before all the masks and lockdowns came into full force due to the COVID 19 pandemic.  We setup 4 lathe stations at the Rivet and had 4 turners demonstrating different techniques.  Attendees could go around and watch, ask questions and even try their hand at the lathe.  The topics were:

  • Hollowing/End Grain – hook tool, spindle gouge, square scraper
  • Skew chisel
  • Chucking – tenon, jam chuck; shear cut on outside of bowls
  • Roughing, beads and coves

Videos taken during the event can be found here:

 

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February 2020 Meeting

Jim Finley shared his perspective on getting the most out of each piece of wood by considering grain and mounting the piece in the most beneficial position.

As Jim’s says:  “Wood is essential to our hobby – woodturning. Finding turning wood, free or otherwise, is challenging, fun, and may provide opportunities to make new friends and provide access to myriad species and unique cuts. Sometimes, the most interesting finds are things you might overlook.”   At this NVWT meeting, he talked about, which cuts to take for figure or interesting grain, unique species (common and uncommon), and diseases that create spectacular wood and how to take advantage of the figure you find in wood.  

People brought along their own unique examples of wood to get advice.

He also explored different approaches for mounting special finds on the lathe.  Surprising to many of us, he usually avoids faceplates and turns between centers.  A 2 prong spur can grip better because it will go deep when aligned with the grain.

We also had our normal Instant Gallery (aka show and tell)

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Woodworking Shows

Wondering what to do when the sky is gray and happy valley is frozen solid?  Head south and check out a myriad of woodworking tools and gadgets for your shop!!

http://www.thewoodworkingshows.com/chantilly.html

They have several others not too far away if you checkout their full schedule.

Email the club if you are interested and we can try to get a car pool going.

How about a vacation in Chicago this summer?  Here’s a great event you may want to find a way to experience.

 

 

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ADULT INTRODUTION TO WOODTURNING

ANNOUNCEMENT

ADULT INTRODUTION TO WOODTURNING CLASS

Wednesday Evenings 6:00 to 9:00 from FEBRUARY 12 to MARCH 25

(no class on MARCH 11 due to Spring Break): 6 class meetings, 18 hours of instruction

This class will cover safety, lathe parts and operation, turning tools (parting tool, roughing gouge, spindle gouge) and practical turning exercises (beads, coves, roughing a cylinder, honey dippers, snow men, ice cream cones, eggs, pens, and a 3-legged stool).  

Class Fee:  $125 class + $25 materials = $150 per student

Maximum Number of Students – 8

Course Location:  The Rivet at 1224 North Atherton Street, State College

First preference given to paid up 2020 members of the Nittany Valley Woodturners

​First 4 class slots are reserved for women turners until February 1

Class applications must be submitted to Larry Lukens by email ldlukens@comcast.net . (Just tell him you wish to be in the class).  2020 membership and course fees must be paid to Larry Lukens to guarantee enrollment (no exceptions).  A class slot is filled when all fees have been received, so you may want to mail in your fees to Larry, instead of waiting to pay at the February club meeting.  Larry’s USPS address is: 119 Flint Ct, Bellefonte, 16823.

Class fees are not refundable, as we cannot fill a class slot if you withdraw from the class.

If you want to take the ADULT INTRODUTION TO WOODTURNING CLASS:

1. Members and non-members send your class application email to Larry Lukens with your name, phone, and email. Larry will fill class slots once he receives all the necessary fees.  If the class has not filled by February 1 we will open up the enrollment to non-members via a Rivet Facebook social media announcement.
2. Your slot in the class is guaranteed once your 2020 Nittany Valley Woodturners club dues and the class fee has been received by Larry Lukens, based on a first come-first accepted basis.  Mailing in fees will improve your chance of getting a slot in the class.
3. For non-members who apply after February 1, CLASS FEE FOR THESE SLOTS MUST BE PAID BEFORE CLASS BEGINS—NO EXCEPTIONS.