by Kathy Allen | Mar 30, 2021 | Chips & Grits
One member asked suggestions for starting a project where the top would be turned and rounded and the bottom would remain square. Suggestions for cutting the corners off the top before turning were given to help reduce splintering. Processing wood with cracks: Many...
by Kathy Allen | Mar 17, 2021 | Chips & Grits
Where to find and purchase materials, particularly wood, for woodturning projects? A variety of businesses were mentioned as sources so the website link and comments about each place are listed in the notes. Some places in Phoenix will give a discount with a PAW...
by Kathy Allen | Mar 2, 2021 | Chips & Grits
The overlying question was: How to repair cracks and/or is the wood safe to turn? It was helpful for members to bring examples of projects/cracked wood and bowls to show during the discussion as topics evolved. Spray the outside of wood with a shellac or sanding...
by Marge Hunt | Mar 27, 2021 | General Meeting
March 27th 2021: Prescott Area Woodturners met at the YEI building, 6708 Corsair in the Prescott Airpark on Saturday March 27, 2021. This meeting was a hybrid of in-person and Zoom attendees. President Ken Allen called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. Ken warned...