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Wood Lathe Tool Sharpening

Learn to sharpen the tools you need to turn spindles, bowls, and other projects on the wood lathe.

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Wood Lathe Tool Sharpening

Wood Lathe Tool Sharpening

Learn to sharpen the tools you need to turn spindles, bowls, and other projects on the wood lathe.

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To turn wood effectively and enjoyably, you need sharp tools with high-quality profiles.

Learn to sharpen gouges according to BARN protocol and gain an understanding of how to sharpen other tools (e.g., skews, parting tools, scrapers).

If you would like advice on your own tools, you are welcome to bring them.

This class is strongly recommended for students who have completed Intro to Woodturning or are enrolled in Intro to Bowl Turning. The class is required for any turners who wish to use BARN turning tools on an ongoing basis.

Details

Any needed materials will be provided.

Project

This is a skills class focused on sharpening tools needed for the wood lathe.

Prerequisites

None

Class Policies

  • Ages 14 and up are welcome.
  • You must wear safety glasses and closed-toe shoes, tie back long hair, and avoid loose-fitting clothing and jewelry. We recommend bringing your own safety glasses.
Instructor
Jamie Straw

Jamie has been turning wood for many years, working on both spindle and bowl projects, and has taught woodturning at BARN since July 2017. She also serves as coordinator of BARN’s woodturning program. She is a past vice president for education and training for the local chapter of the American Association of Woodturners. Her focus is on helping students build skills progressively as they design and create their woodturning projects.

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