Archive for April, 2010

Jet JWL36 Wood Lathe $699

Thursday, April 15th, 2010

Saw this Post on Craigslist and thought someone might be intrested.

This lathe is in like new condition. It has less than 20 hours of use on it. I just went through a divorce and must sell.

lathe

  • Specially designed and built exclusively by JET®
  • Heavy-duty cast iron lathe bed ensures stability and minimal operating vibration
  • Heavy-duty cast iron headstock and tailstock provide rigidity, strength and years trouble-free operation
  • Hollow tailstock allows long hole boring
  • Pivoting headstock quickly turns 90 degrees and locks to facilitate outboard turning
  • Specially designed bed allows easy positioning of outboard turning tool rest
  • Variable speed spindle has six pre-positioned selections with positive detents
  • Heavy-duty single phase induction motor equipped with industrial controls
  • Quick lock control levers easily position the tool rest
  • Spindle indexing capabilities

http://eastidaho.craigslist.org/tls/1690895139.html

Introduction to Woodturning Class Announced April 17th

Saturday, April 3rd, 2010
Dick Anderson Teaching

Dick Anderson Teaching

Dick Anderson has agreed to teach another introduction to woodturning class Saturday April 17th from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.  These classes are very popular for beginners and intermediate turners alike.  Dick is an accomplished woodturner and an excellent teacher. Students have had nothing but positive feedback about the class. With quotes like “this class is a worth twice what I paid for it”  You can’t go wrong.  If you have even been thinking of getting some formal training this is the class for you. 

You can sign up for the class anytime before the class at Eastern Idaho Technical College.  The course fee is $100 for the full day of instruction and includes use of a lathe, some tools (Bring your own if you have them), wood for projects, and lunch.  With a limit of 5 students for more individual attention this class it will fill up fast so sign up before it is too late!

Craft Supplies Super Wednesday is May 5th

Thursday, April 1st, 2010

woodturners-catalogJoin Craft Supplies on May 5th as they kick off the Utah Woodturning Symposium with a day of FREE demonstrations and new product showcases.  They are located in Provo just minutes from the Utah Valley University McKay Events Center. The Clearance Sale opens at 8:00 am with up to 75% off on this year’s one-of-a-kind, overstocked or discontinued clearance inventory.

 

  • Over 20 Free Demonstrations Beginning at 9:00 am
  • Clearance Sale on Woodturning Tools and supplies at up to 75% off
  • BBQ Lunch and Drinks
  • Friends and Fun
  • Door Prizes

Craft Supplies
1287 E. 1120 South
Provo, UT 84606

No May 7th Meeting for the Woodcraft Guild

Thursday, April 1st, 2010

The Woodcraft Guild will not meet The first Thursday in May because the regular meeting day and time conflicts with the Utah Woodturning Symposium.  Guild members are encouraged to attend the Utah Woodturning Symposium. The Symposium is the premier woodturning event in the United States and if you have not been you will not be disappointed.

Utah Woodturning Symposium May 6-8

Thursday, April 1st, 2010

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Utah Woodturning Symposium

May 6 - 8, 2010

David O. McKay Events Center * Utah Valley University * Orem, Utah

Don’t miss this showcase symposium featuring over 80 demonstrations by more than 20 professional woodturners from around the world!

 Come Experience all there is to see - from workshops on wood selection and tool use for beginners to demonstrations on specialized techniques and materials for those with a more sophisticated understanding of the art  - there is something for everyone.

 

Click HERE for more information