About

Effective and enjoyable woodturning is dependent on sharp tools that have quality profiles. Learn to sharpen the tools you need to turn spindles, bowls and other projects on the wood lathe.

This class is strongly recommended for students enrolled in Introduction to Woodturning and is required for any turners who wish to use BARN turning tools on an ongoing basis. You will receive hands-on training for sharpening gouges (spindle and bowl), and a brief overview of sharpening other tools such as parting tools, skews and scrapers.

Details:

• You can bring one or two of your own tools to work on, or use BARN's tools.
• Short-sleeve or tight-cuff tops and close-toe and comfortable shoes are required. No jewelry other than "button-type" earrings for women is allowed, so no rings, bracelets, necklaces. Long hair must be tied back.
  

Instructor: Jamie Straw has been woodworking, mostly with power tools, since 2006. Her current focus is on woodturning, both bowls and spindle-turning, and she is a past VP Training and Education for the local chapter of the American Association of Woodturners. She has taught woodturning at BARN since 2017, and puts an emphasis on building efficient turning skills that enable students to enjoy and explore their craft, taking it to artistic levels as they learn.