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This Month's Woodturners of Olympia Meeting
July 14th, 6:45
Larry Miller
Tips and Tricks in the Process of Making Bowls
Larry Miller
Tips and Tricks in the Process of Making Bowls
This months meeting will be focusing on techniques and tips Larry uses in the process of making bowls. He’ll also demonstrate how he creates the double bead with texturing on his signature bowl design.
The theme of his demonstration will be to “control what you can, and accept what you can’t”
The following items will be addressed:
If time permits, he’ll cover sharpening tips and sanding.
Larry has been turning for 30 years and teaching for the past 20.
The theme of his demonstration will be to “control what you can, and accept what you can’t”
The following items will be addressed:
- Understand the role wood grain plays and its impact using different cutting techniques
- How to create a proper tenon and chuck placement to secure wood safely
- Importance of sharp tools and different bevel angles
- Optimize use of the bevel – when/how to use and some exceptions
- Set tool rest position for better cuts
- Set lathe speed for safety and quality of cut
- Understand importance of body stance, movement, and use of hands/fingers • What not to do
If time permits, he’ll cover sharpening tips and sanding.
Larry has been turning for 30 years and teaching for the past 20.
