MS-L Red Tool Training for Woodturning Using a Lathe

  • 02/07/2022
  • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Makersmiths 106 Royal Street, SW, Leesburg, VA 20175
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  • These are not members of Makersmiths.
  • This is a class for Makersmiths members who desire red tool training to use the lathe.

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Woodturning is a fun, absorbing activity. Once you learn the basics of turning, you’ll want to develop your skills with the lathe. This sign-off class is necessary to use the lathe and a pre-requisite for future turning project classes. This course at Makersmiths-Leesburg is NOT a project class, but focuses on spindle turning. We will meet in the woodshop.

Focus of the class will be the following. 

  • Lathe safety
  • Equipment care
  • Hands-on usage of high speed steel (H.S.S) 
    • Roughing gouge
    • Spindle gouge 
    • Parting tool
  • Brief sharping demo (additional sharpening class needed)

You won’t become an expert with one course, but I hope you will (re)discover that turning is fun and adds a new dimension to your portfolio of woodworking skills.

No pre-requisites to fulfill prior to this class, but it is important to follow these safety requirements: Wear closed-toed shoes, short sleeves, and eye protection (bring yours or use ours). 

Optional (we have some you can use if needed): Hearing protection, particle filter, or dust mask.

If you are new to Makersmiths, fill out an online waiver form prior to coming to class: https://waiver.fr/p-NVPOj 

Questions? Please contact the instructor, Bryan Boston. Email him at bostonlives@yahoo.com.

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