Wanted: Figured Maple Budwood
Wanted: Figured Maple Budwood If you know the location of the stump of a Bigleaf maple that produced highly figured wood, please let me know. Most Bigleaf maple stumps produce …
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President’s Message – May 2012
April If you missed April’s general meeting, you missed another good one. Thanks to Lance for arranging to have Bill turning a pen, and Jay for showing how to carve a three …
Points of Interest: Gwinnett Woodworkers Association (GWA)
Points of Interest is an ongoing series of posts of web discoveries by Guild members. Don Best found this great link: Gwinnett Woodworkers Association Videos Don sent: “I have come …
For Sale: One Way 2436 Lathe
FOR SALE One Way 2436 Lathe. Used and in good condition. 2 horsepower, bed extension, 3 faceplates. $4900. For more information call Dale at 250-331-9392
For Sale: Nova 3000 mt DVR Lathe and Bowl Saver
FOR SALE Nova 3000 mt DVR Lathe with outrigger for outboard turning, variable speeds, forward and reverse, (extra) bed extension, 5 tool rests, home made wooden stand that manufacturers say to make for it. Some free …
GVWG Event: Dixie Biggs: Demo May 5th, Class May 6th
The Greater Vancouver Woodturners Guild will be hosting Florida turner Dixie Biggs. Dixie Biggs will be demonstrating her step-by-step process used to carve the ornate leaves and such on her …
President’s Message – April 2012
March If you missed March’s general meeting, you missed a good one. Thanks to Lance for having Ted and Mike do the Chips Fly segment. We did say you never know …
For Sale: Home Made Lathe
I have just purchased a Rikon lathe, so I have my home made lathe now surplus. I am offering it for sale. It is made from plans found in Wood …
For Sale: Oneway 1640 in Kelowna
Hi Turners: NOW SOLD! I have decided to give up turning and am selling my Oneway 1640. I have owned the machine from new, it has been used for …
Free Cherry Tree Coming Down in Langley
Cherry tree coming down in Langley February 26th, 2012 near 24th Ave & 232nd Street The trunk is about 12 inches at the base and splits into 6 about 4 feet …
Conover Wood Lathe For Sale
SOLD SOLD! Conover Wood Lathe Beautiful condition, well tooled, on very solid legs and bed. Takes 5′ between centers, swings 16″ø over the bed; comes with raising blocks and longer …
Points of Interest: Turning a Baseball Cap
The other day I was looking for a new project to tackle. I found this ball cap project that I think is great. Here is the link I found. Turning …
Eric Lofstrom Class and Workshop
Bow River and the FVWG are pleased to present Eric Lofstrom Class and Workshop: Triple Axis and Translucent Bowls Friday May 11th, 2011 from 10 am to 4 pm Class Fee …
Eric Lofstrom Demo: Bowls, Boxes and Winged Things
Bow River and the FVWG are pleased to present Eric Lofstrom Demo: Endgrain Bowls & Boxes and Square Winged Bowls Saturday May 12th, 2011 from 10 am to 4 pm Admission …
FVWG May Meeting 2012
May 10th 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 advice in the “Problem Corner” 7:00 Annual …
FVWG June Meeting 2012
June 7th Guild Meeting at Robert Bateman Secondary – extraordinarily on the first Thursday of the month – 6:30 Arrival, Setup, “Chips Fly“, and Members Gallery viewing. And get advice in the “Problem Corner” 7:00 Meeting News, announcements, …
Executive Meeting
FVWG Exec meeting will be Thursday February 23rd, 7 PM at Bills.
Wanted: Looking for someone to turn legs
February 15, 2012 karenpearson2@me.com Hello, I had a spinning wheel brought over from Sweden by my aunt. In order to transport it, she had to cut off two of the …
President’s Message – February 2012
Message from your F.V.W.G. President, Gary Burns Our January Hands on night was a great success. Thanks to Lance for having Allan and Collin doing the chips fly portion at …
FVWG April Meeting 2012
April 12th 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 advice in the “Problem Corner” 7:00 Meeting …