FVWG February Meeting 2014
February 13th Guild Meeting at Robert Bateman Secondary – as usual on the second Thursday of the month – 6:30 Arrival, Setup, ”Chips Fly“ with Dan Moleschi and Barry Wilkinson, and Members Gallery viewing. And …
For Sale: General Maxi Lathe and more
David Carchesio, western sales manager for General woodworking machinery sent us this note: “Recently an old friend passed away and his wife gave me a few items to sell. I …
Bow River turning classes
Bow River will be holding turning classes on Feb. 7 and 8th, 2014. One of our veteran FVWG members, Mike O’Leary, will be instructing. Maximum class size is 5 students. …
Points of Interest: Moulthrops – Turning family on PBS
Points of Interest is an on going series of web discoveries by Guild members. I received this note from Guild treasurer Ross Paterson. “Some may have seen this before. It’s …
Rolling Pins found
There was a bag with 4 rolling pins (no name attached) left behind at last nights Guild meeting. If they are yours contact Barry Wilkinson at 604-536-6870 or bwilki@shaw.ca and identify the bag.
FVWG: Royce sandpaper group buy
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Points of Interest: Hollowing by Lyle Jamieson
Points of Interest is an on going series of web discoveries by Guild members. I received this note from Langley woodturner and writer Allan Cusworth. “I subscribe to Lyle Jamieson’s …
Points of Interest: What’s inside the box?
Points of Interest is an ongoing series of web discoveries by Guild members. Beverley Pears has found another link that intrigues her. Pretty cool. Check out this box project. What …
Points of Interest: Bowl Jig for a Tablesaw
Points of Interest is an ongoing series of web discoveries by Guild members. Beverley Pears found this great video of the “Craziest Jig” On The Planet! Turn wood bowls with a …
Points of Interest: Finishing
Points of Interest is an ongoing series of web discoveries by Guild members. Beverley Pears found this link: http://www.hardwoodlumberandmore.com/Articles.aspx “Everything you want to know about wood and finishes is here.” says …
FVWG Presents: A Hands-On Class with Artisan Molly Winton at Bow River Woods
Friday March 14th, at Bow River Woods, the FVWG hosts a day long, hands-on class with international artisan Molly Winton. Class size is limited to 8. “Since childhood I have always had an interest …
FVWG Presents: International Artisan Molly Winton Demo at Bow River Woods
Saturday March 15th, at Bow River Woods, the FVWG hosts a day long demonstration with international artisan Molly Winton. “Since childhood I have always had an interest in Native American cultures, …
Wanted: Lessons
Wanted: Lessons Hello: I am a woman looking for a place to take woodworking lessons. Would love to learn to work with lathe and just doing other small projects. Do …
Wanted: Wooden salad bowl
Wanted Hello, I am looking for a wooden salad bowl for my son. I met a local wood turner at a craft fair a couple of years ago in the …
Wanted: Shopsmith tail stock live centre
Wanted: Shopsmith tail stock live centre I have a older Shopsmith wood lathe, and am looking for a tail stock live centre (has 5/8″ arbor). I could probably get one on …
Sun, Sand and Shavings
Sun, Sand and Shavings Ed Pretty, Wood Artist and President of GVWG (Greater Vancouver Woodturner’s Guild) and his wife Arlene, a travel consultant, have teamed up and are inviting members …
Barbara Dill coming to the GVWG
Barbara Dill is coming to the Greater Vancouver Woodturners Guild The Greater Vancouver Woodturner’s Guild guild is on a bit of a roll. After hosting Mike Jackofsky for a demo and …
Points of Interest: Segmented Turning
Points of Interest is an ongoing series of web discoveries by Guild members. Derek Bird found this website dedicated to Segmented Turning. It has a number of useful how-to’s, articles, links, free …
Call For Artists: BAM Biennial 2014: Knock on Wood
BAM Biennial 2014: Knock on Wood CALL FOR ARTISTS Submission Deadline: December 21, 2013 Exhibition Dates: October 31, 2014 – March 29, 2015 Bellevue Arts Museum is seeking artists, craftsmen, …
For Sale: Vicmarc lathe and tools
Update: Nov. 27th – The Vicmarc Lathe has sold but the other tools are still for sale. For Sale: Vicmarc lathe and tools I am a turner from Quesnel and …