12 Hour Classes
INSTRUCTOR: Rob Tukham, Fellow
COURSE: Free Hand Lathe Turning
PROJECT: Salad or Rice Bowl Set (THIS CLASS IS FULL)
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The lathe is one of the only power tools where the cutting/abrasive is in the hands of the artisan and not the machine. Students will learn to appreciate the lathe and how it can add to their miniature projects. They will learn how to use the supplied tools to turn and finish small bowls that are the same size and shape as well as a larger bowl of the same shape. The focus of the class will be on learning how to create bowls of the same shape and size without using complicated measuring devices. Students will start by making a practice bowl using a very forgiving wood and then proceed to making the matching bowls. The instructor will provide the basics needed to complete the project and coach individuals in the class. There will be a variety of supplied abrasives
TIME: 12 hours. Completion is likely.
POWER TOOLS: lathe
SKILL LEVEL: All levels if students are comfortable with power tools. Basic techniques will be useful for beginner students while those with more skills will be able to learn new techniques and refine their skills. Students should come to Castine respectful of power tools and not afraid of them.
MATERIALS FEE: $50 to will be collected at school. The fee includes all wood for the project, micromesh finishing abrasive and finishing compounds. Optional costs will be a handmade tool set supplied by the instructor for $220 and/or a lathe face plate for $15.