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-- Focus on Fundamentals -- |
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I am fortunate to belong to the Greater Vancouver Woodturners Guild (AAW Chapter 130). We often have a Focus on Fundamentals session at the start of our monthly meeting. Members of the club present one of fifteen modules on fundamental topics to whomever is interested. A number of visitors have seen these sessions and have asked that I make them available. So, below are all the PowerPoint modules saved as hypertext. All material is is protected by copyright Bruce Campbell. However, permission is granted for the non-commercial use of this material. For more information about the modules or or suggestions on how they can be improved please e-mail me. |
| LEVEL I | |
| Starter Tools | Which tools do I need and why |
| Mounting Systems I | spur centers and faceplates |
| Sharpening I | Free-hand sharpening a spindle gouge and a parting tool |
| Basic Cuts I | Cutting with a spindle gouge and a parting tool |
| Ergonomics |
Setting up your work area to “fit” you |
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LEVEL II |
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| Mounting Systems II | screw centers and chucks |
| Sharpening II | Free-hand sharpening a skew, roughing gouge, and scraper |
| Basic Cuts II | Using a roughing gouge and a skew |
| Sanding | Selecting and using sandpaper on the lathe |
| Supplies/Suppliers | Where to get tools and supplies (pen parts, brass findings, etc) |
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LEVEL II |
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| Mounting Systems III | Jam chucks, mandrels, glue, 2-sided tape |
| Sharpening III | Fingernail profiles and sharpening jigs |
| Basic Cuts III | Using a bowl gouge and scrapers |
| Quick Finishes | Sealers (CA glue, shellac), Waxes (paste, hard), Liquids, etc. |
| Interesting Projects | Projects that build skills (Tops, Honey Dipper, Sugar Scoop) |