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Turning Classes

Turning A

Turning B

Bowl Turning


Introduction to Turning A

Description: In this class, students will learn: 

  • The safety and basics of turning  
  • Lathe components and turning tools
  • Tool sharpening and use 
  • How to perform the basic cuts on spindles: V-groove, coves and beads


The class concludes with the student making a tool handle, including the application of a ferrule and a finish.  This class will help prepare you to get the certification necessary to use the shop lathes.

Level: Beginner

Prerequisites: Age >18

Format: 2 sessions, 5 hours each

Project you will make: Honey dipper

Cost: $185 and SDFWA membership.

CLASS TIME/DATE

Sunday, April 14: 12:00 – 5:00 pm AND

Sunday, April 21: 1:00 – 4:00 pm

 

 

Friday, June 7: 4:00 – 9:00 pm AND

Sunday, June 9: 1:00 – 4:00 pm

Add your name to the Interest list for this class.  Review Interest list policy here.

Special Instructions for this class: Review the following videos before class.

Sharpening the Spindle Rouging Gouge

Rounding a Blank

Sharpening a Spindle Gouge

The Four Basic Cuts 

Full refunds for cancelations more than 14 days in advance or if class is cancelled; 50% refunds for cancelations more than 7 days in advance; No refunds for cancelations less than 7 days in advance or for failure to appear.


Introduction to Turning B

Description: In this class the student will learn:

  • Lathe and tool safety
  • Tool sharpening
  • Bowl gouge use and introduction of the four basic cuts:
  • Push cuts, pull cuts, scraping cuts, and the shear scrape
  • How to make a dovetail tenon to fit a four jaw chuck
  • Using a lathe-mounted drill chuck.

Level: Beginner

Prerequisites: Age >18;  Turning A and Shop Spindle Certification; 

Format: 1 session, 5 hours

Project you will make: Weed vase and Jam Chuck

Cost: $150 and SDFWA Membership

Class Time/Date

Sunday, May 19: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm

 

Add your name to the Interest list for this class.  Review Interest list policy here.

Special Instructions for this class: None

Full refunds for cancelations more than 14 days in advance or if class is cancelled; 50% refunds for cancelations more than 7 days in advance; No refunds for cancelations less than 7 days in advance or for failure to appear.



Bowl Turning

Description: Turning wood bowls is a wonderfully creative experience. In this class you will make two bowls from start to finish, with an emphasis on safe turning practices.

Level: Intermediate

Prerequisites: Age > 18;  Introduction to Turning B and Lathe Spindle Certification; or instructor Consent.

Format: 2 sessions, each 4 hours

Project you will make: 2 bowls

Cost: $250 and SDFWA membership2

Class Time/Date

Add your name to the Interest list for this class.  Review Interest list policy here

Special Instructions for this class: None

 

Full refunds for cancelations more than 14 days in advance or if class is cancelled; 50% refunds for cancelations more than 7 days in advance; No refunds for cancelations less than 7 days in advance or for failure to appear.

San Diego Fine Woodworkers Association
5360 Eastgate Mall, Suite E
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 230-7593
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Craftsman Referral Terms

BACKGROUND
The San Diego Fine Woodworkers Association (SDFWA) is a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to the education, promotion, and execution of the principles of fine woodworking.
The SDFWA frequently receives requests from people seeking the service of a woodworker. Therefore, although custom woodworking for hire is not the purpose of our organization, we offer this referral service to the public so that they might connect with a woodworker.

SCOPE
SDFWA does not screen or warrant the skills or work of any craftsman. The public should use their own discretion and due diligence before hiring any craftsman, from any source, including this one.
The sole role of SDFWA in this referral service is limited to providing our member woodworkers with your completed form. It is up to each craftsman to initiate a contact with the requester.

PROCEDURE
After a requester submits a project, the form will be emailed to our list of participating craftsmen. If a craftsman is interested in the project, they will contact the client directly, and a two-way conversation can begin.

As the craftsmen themselves choose which projects to respond to, this means that it is probable that some project requests will receive no response. If you do not receive a response in a reasonable time, please submit your request again, using the provided referral form.
Note that contacting SDFWA directly will not achieve the desired results.

DISCLAIMER
By agreeing to these Terms, and by continuing to submit this Referral Form, and by utilizing one or more of the services of any of these craftsmen, you are agreeing to contract exclusively with that individual craftsman and to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the SDFWA Organization, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers from any and all claims, injuries, damages, losses or suits including attorney fees, arising out of or in connection with the performance of this agreement, and any and all failures, damages, or otherwise negative outcomes caused directly or indirectly by the craftsmen you employ to do any project initiated by this Form. This does not preclude you from pursuing legal remedies from the individual craftsman that you employ. But any remedy you pursue is restricted to that individual craftsman, and does not include the SDFWA organization or any of its volunteer members.

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