Date/Time
Date(s) - Saturday, September 26, 2026
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Categories
Log to Bowl — Turning Green Wood
This class is open to Bodgery members and Madison College woodturning students who would like to understand how to take any “found on ground” green wood and turn it into finished bowls, tool handles and more.
Prerequisite: You must be checked-off on the lathes and have turned a bowl from dry wood before taking this class.
Saturday, September 26, 9:00 am to 4:00 pmMaximum six students per classClass Fee: $135 (incl. $5 for lumber).Refunds available before September 24.(Please read carefully before signing up)
We will discuss the characteristics of wood that cause it to crack and check and precautions you can take with green logs to prevent cracking & checking. You will cut and prepare a turning blank from a piece of cut green tree trunk. We will demonstrate several methods of storing the blank prior to turning to prevent cracks & checks. You will then rough turn a green bowl blank and prepare it for long term storage so you can finish turning it in the future after the blank has dried.
We will discuss and practice preventive maintenance & clean-up procedures to the lathe, chucks and tools to prevent rust due to the moisture content of the wood.
This is a full day-long class! We will break briefly for lunch mid-day.Green lumber will be provided.
You’ll be using the wood lathes and HSS tools. If you already have turning tools, please clear them for use before class begins. Please note that sharpening high speed steel tools is covered in another class.
Closed toe shoes are required. Long hair must be pulled back. No exceptions.
The class meets in the Woodturning area outside of the Woodshop where the wood lathes are located. Non-members, please arrive at least 5 minutes before class. Our buildlings are locked 24/7 and you’ll need to be let inside.
Please arrive on time. As this is a day-long class, refunds will be available 48 hours before the first class only.
Contact: Slack @Jim or email jimsmith407@gmail.com
Bookings
This event is fully booked.