MS-L Red Tool Training for Woodturning Using a Lathe

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

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

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