The workshops are conducted
in our new purpose built
fully equipped turning workshop
at our Croydon factory. Video monitoring is installed for
close up viewing.
Designed by Len to explain and show details of subjects
often overlooked, not covered or explained clearly in other courses or
books.
Whether you are a beginner
or have been turning for a few years, after attending one of Len's
workshops, you will gain all the knowledge you need, to go home and start
turning with enthusiasm.
With regular practice on the proven techniques you will learn in the workshop your
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To ensure your not on your own when you return home, each participant in
the workshop receives Len’s very comprehensive 30 page course notes
(included free) These have been specially written & revised by Len
over many years, to give step by step instructions and re-cap all the
subjects covered during your time in the workshop. |
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Don’t struggle the
hard way...
Improve your skills & really enjoy
your
woodturning.
Includes:-
HANDS ON TURNING FOR EACH STUDENT OF THE BASIC SPINDLE CUTS.
With emphasis on using gouges and skew chisel to shape and smooth a work
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What
you will learn...
Getting Started - Set up & use of the Woodlathe & Accessories.
What to look for & how to use safely. Health & Safety in the workshop.
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Woodturning Tools -
Choosing the right tools. Correct use & care. Identifying Shapes.
Grinding & Sharpening Techniques & Using Jigs
Explaining in detail & demonstrating tool sharpening for all tools.
Correct Control & Touch. Cutting, Shearing & Drilling in the Lathe.
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Roughing Gouge
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How to correctly use -
Roughing Gouges, Spindle Gouges,
Skew Chisels & Parting Tools, Bowl Gouges, Scrapers
& Hollowing Tools. |
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Spindle gouges
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Spindle Turning Techniques for -
Roughing Out, Smoothing & Trimming
end grain "V" Cuts, Beads, Coves & Fillets.
Convex & Concave cuts, Contours, Tapers
& Pummels.
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Oval Skew Chisel
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Bowl
Turning Techniques for -
Mounting bowls on
Multipurpose Chucks.
Using Bowl Gouges & Shear Scrapers
Shaping a bowl on the outside
Shaping a bowl on the inside.
Cutting a dovetail recess for chuck mounting.
Using Power Sanding Tools
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Parting Tools
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PLUS -
Hollowing Techniques & Tackling End Grain, Hollowing Egg Cups, Goblets
& Lidded Boxes.
Professional tried & tested methods of Sanding & Finishing.
Selecting & use of Woods and the best ones to use.
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Bowl Gouges
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You will learn all this and much more in this enjoyable
fact filled workshop.
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My workshops help You...
* If
you are thinking about purchasing or have
recently purchased a lathe and tools & want to learn how to use them
correctly.
* If you have been
turning a while and finding
it hard to control your woodturning tools, sharpen them correctly or
having difficulty turning good shapes with a smooth
clean finish before sanding.
* If
after turning
& sanding you still have problems producing a good quality smooth
polished finish on the timber & want to learn the simple and proven
methods for a perfect finish every time. Len
Smith
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For Bookings Phone: (03) 9722
9663
and ask for a registration form.
The WOODSMITH Pty Ltd
Factory 1, 35 Lusher Road CROYDON Vic. 3136
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