This month Sorby Representative, Chris demonstrated some of the less understood tools in the Sorby line-up.
A point from Chris is that the art of sharpening really should be learned prior to learning to turn. As an assist to a new turner with less than optimum sharpening skills, he offered the Spindle Master as a way to get an exquisite finish. The Spindle Master has a highly polished bevel which gives very clean cuts and to sharpen it, you simply hone the flat top surface.
Next Chris talked about the Stebcenter drive center and demonstrated how you can remove and replace the wood without turning the machine off. He also said it offered better purchase on the wood and would not bore a hole into the end like a normal spur center does when it slips.
Continue reading October ’08 Meeting Notes – Sir Christopher of Sorby
For the November 19, 2008 meeting, Frank Bowers returns for an encore demonstration. Many of the early club members will remember Frank from his last demo back in October 2007. Frank will demonstrate how he turns natural edge bowls. For those of you who don’t know Frank, he is a well known demonstrator and instructor here [...]
Fellow Turners: I know I don’t have thank each of you individually who participated in the President’s Challenge because I know the children who get your lovingly made work will be overjoyed. My truest wish would be that come next year Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite would no longer need to exist. But while [...]
Our next meeting will be on Wednesday November 19th, 7 PM at the Woodcraft Store 8560 Holcomb Bridge Road. ( To the left of Steinmart ) It is approximately 5 minutes drive east of the old store location unless you are unlucky enough to hit every traffic light.
Bob // Robert F. Greenberg, [...]
