Download the complete March newsletter here. Rod developed two items as bowl turning aids. The first is a tool rest with a cutout that follows the contour of the bowl. The PVC Plastic fitting is a height adjustment to allow […]
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Mendocino Coast Wood Turner’s March Meeting When: Feb. 13th, 2016 Location: Change of meeting location – Remember Daylight Savings time The meeting will be held in Les Cizek’s Shop, 400 N. Harrison (corner of Harrison and Laurel) Time 2:30-5 PM […]
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The guild welcomed our two visitors, Jay and Jim. Wendell shared that Zack Higgins has several videos on youtube demonstrating acrylic techniques and a website, http://nvwoodwerks.com. He also shared that if you are using wood in the acrylic, be sure […]
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Mendocino Coast Wood Turner’s February Meeting When: Feb. 13th, 2016 Location: Russ’ Shop 18510 Estel’s Court – – 1/3 mile east of hwy 1, then north off Simpson Lane Time 2:30-5 PM Demonstration – Russ and Lee Host: Alfredo Video […]
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Carl Junke, one of our longtime members passed away on Jan 19th. Carl was a great guy and a good friend to all of us. A generous man, a sense of humor that he shared often along with his shy […]
Continue readingDIY Vacuum Chuck for Powermatic & Jet Mini lathes
Vacuum chucks are a great way to chuck a bowl for finishing the bottom, often one of the more difficult part of finishing a project. View this article to see the components you’ll need, how it’s assembled along with a […]
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Mendocino Coast Wood Turner’s January Meeting HAPPY NEW YEAR When: Jan. 10, 2016 Location: Russ’ Shop 18510 Estel’s Court – – 1/3 mile east of hwy 1, then north off Simpson Lane Time 2:30-5 PM Demonstration – Wendell Knott Host: […]
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Members of the Guild turned over 40 amazing items for the silent auction to support Safe Passage. The auction was held in the Company Store on December 10th. In spite of inclement weather, the evening raised $1,468. Laura Welter from […]
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