Turning Opportunity
A note from Al Timms, “I have received a request from Andrew Allison who apparently operates a small woodworking business on a part time basis in addition to his regular …
AAW: Michael Hamilton-Clark on Wazzos
Our own Michael Hamilton-Clark is to be congratulated! He has been published in current issue of the AAW FUNdamentals online magazine. His article is titled Wazzos and is on pages …
Project: Turn a Pencil-Stub Holder
In the December 2016 issue of their Journal, “American Woodturner”, The American Association of Woodturners have published an article I wrote and submitted earlier in the year. The article …
Turn an Eccentric Pedestal Bowl by Allan Cusworth
An Article by Allan Cusworth Canadian Woodworking and Home Improvement magazine have published an article I have written for them. [December/January issue – DB] It’s called “Turn an Eccentric Pedestal …
The 12 Turns of Christmas: #2 Christmas pudding tea-light box
THE 12 TURNS OF CHRISTMAS a personal challenge to turn 12 small Christmas projects in the run up to Christmas. In episode #2, Steve Twydell follows from last times snowman pen …
Points of Interest: Fine joinery
Points of Interest is an ongoing series of web discoveries by Guild members and friends. My nephew Andrew Bird found this example of very fine decorative joinery work. I am …
President’s Challenges for 2016/17
The President’s Challenge is a monthly tradition at the FVWG. It pits the Presidents imagination versus the Guild members turning skills and results in a fun challenge for all. Here …
Homemade Wood Collet by Calvin McCarthy
A Note from Calvin McCarthy There was some interest shown after my demo last Thursday meeting about my home made collet. I am attaching a PDF which could be used …
Project: Inertial Sander Plans
Inertial Sander Plans After a fun “Hands On” night at the Guild meeting Oct 13th, here are the plans for the Inertial Sander if you want to make one. [gview …
FVWG Meeting October 2016
October 13th Guild Meeting at Robert Bateman Secondary – as usual on the second Thursday of the month – 6:30 Arrival, Setup, ”Chips Fly“, and Members Gallery viewing. And get …
Points of Interest: Hand Dovetails and the Balancing Man
Points of Interest is an ongoing series of web discoveries by Guild members. Derek Bird found this video by Harbour Fraser Hodder. It is as much philosophy and it is woodworking! …
Wanted: Table Pedestals
A note from Tony Chan of Chanmanpokertables.com : Wanted: Pedestals I am looking for someone to produce wood columns for pedestal tables. I would need around 2 per week depending …
Turn A Nutcracker w. Bob Askew
Back on September 10th, 2015 Bob Askew demo’d his Nutcracking techniques at the FVWG meeting. This week at the monthly GVWG meeting Bob reprised his informative How-To. And if you …
Points of Interest: Wood Turning – Beginners Guide #1 – A Goblet
Points of Interest is an ongoing series of web discoveries by Guild members. Derek Bird found this YouTube project video by U.K. turner Mike Waldt. It is one of many. We will …
Turning a Wooden Shoe
Points of Interest: At our December Guild meeting, Rick den Braber, President of the Central Fraser Valley Woodcarvers came out to introduce us to the possibilities and techniques of Relief + Chip …
FVWG Project Day: Bowls
Project Day #1 – TURNING A BOWL Friday November 20, at KMS Coquitlam workshop 9:00 to 3:30 A day with 3 mentors – 6 students hands-on, only 1 spot remaining 6 PPL …
Wanted: Craftsman to create a custom walking cane
This note was received on the website. Contact him if you are interested in this project. “I’m looking for someone to create a custom walking cane. I am having a …
FVWG meeting October 2014
October 9th Guild Meeting at Robert Bateman Secondary. – as usual on the second Thursday of the month – NOTE: This information is correct! It is the nights program fron …
Barry Wilkinson’s Square Bowl
~ A Square Bowl ~ Demonstrated by Barry Wilkinson for FVWG June 5, 2014 This is a four sided dropped wing bowl. Instead of “cutting off the parts that …
Points of Interest: Square Bowl from Marley Turned
A note from Barry Wilkinson: “I turned a square bowl at Thursday’s monthly meeting. I did get a lot of questions. I told members to look at ‘Bob Marley’ woodturning …