Date/Time
Date(s) - Thursday, May 15, 2025
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location
Bodgery
Categories
Turn a Lidded Box
(Please read carefully before signing up)
You must be checked-off on the lathes before taking this class!
This is an advanced spindle turning project. I highly recommend that you take the goblet turning class before this one.
THIS IS A TWO-PART CLASS.
The second class will be held on the same evening next week.
Turning a lidded box from a block of wood involves learning additional skills in the series of turning techniques, including hollowing and scraping with HSS vs carbide tools, creating press-fit joins, matching wood grain, safe workholding in a chuck, and understanding supported vs unsupported turning.
In the first class, students will cut tenons, part the lid from the body of the box, form and hollow the lid. If there’s time, we will start fitting the lid to the body.
In the second class, students will fit the lid to the body and complete turning the body. Techniques for handling the tenons will be addressed. Finishing will be discussed in relation to the intended purpose of the box, and potential advanced concepts such as undercutting and multi-axis turning will be discussed based on interest.
Part One Thursday, May 15, 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Part Two Thursday, May 22, 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Maximum four students per class
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Class Fee: $135.
Refunds available before May 13.
You’ll be using the wood lathes and both HSS and carbide turning tools.
This class is open to intermediate woodturners interested in advancing their turning skills. If a student already has turning tools, please clear them with me before class—all tools should be sharpened before use.
Kids 13 and up are ok if they are already turning. This is not a good class for beginners, especially those under 13.
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. As this is a 2 day class, refunds will be available 48 hours before the first class only. Please arrive on time.
Contact: Slack @Ris Fleming or email info@risfleming.com
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