Michael Finkelstein, Eco-Woodturner
GENERAL COURSE OUTLINE

  • Log selection; planning and cutting the log to get the best yield in bowl blanks
  • Wood selection; straight grain or figured grain, use of natural edge
  • Preparing the bowl blank
  • Design elements
  • Tool use, sharpening techniques
  • Mounting the bowl blank - discuss the various options
  • Cutting techniques
  • Shaping the outside and inside of the bowl/platter
  • Finishing the rough-turned piece;  scraping-finishing techniques
  • Drying techniques
  • Marketing your product; what shapes will sell best ?

Attendee will work on  rough-turning 2 pieces;  bowl, platter or natural-edge

Workshop Cost:  $250.00 plus GST for all-day workshop includes 2 bowl blanks (under 16"Dia.),  
lunch & coffee, and workshop technical materials on a variety of woodturning topics.


OTHER WORKSHOPS  & SERVICES:

  • Half-Day Workshop (4hours) is $125.00
  • FINAL-FINISHING your dry bowl or platter
  • BOWL CORING SYSTEM hands-on !
  • BOWL CORING SERVICE (bring your own blank); $40.00/hour  (2 hr Minimum)




                          
FOR FURTHER INFO' PLEASE CALL
                                 MICHAEL
                               416.487.2353
"Green Bowl & Platter Turning"
All-Day or 1/2-Day Workshop for 1 Person
Note:  Intermediate woodturning skill level required
WARNING !
Woodturning is an inherently dangerous activity.
Readers should not attempt any process or procedures without seeking  proper training and
detailed information on the safe use of tools and machines.

Please review the "Lathe Safety Guidelines" at the
AAW website  
Handcrafted from environmentally recycled trees