Bucks Woodturners participated in the Village Renaissance Faire on September 19 and 20th. The Faire provided an opportunity for members to display and sell their work, and interact with the community to show what wood turning is all about.
Read moreDick Veitch Demonstrates a Wet-Wood Tubular Sculpture and Eccentric Box
This demonstration was an opportunity that came along at the last minute. Thanks to the hospitality of Matt Overton and Mike Kehs, Dick had a nice place to rest his head and a beautiful shop to demonstrate in.
Read moreMay Meeting Hosts HOWs and Mini-HOWs
The May meeting was certainly the place to see how much fun a Hands-On-Workshop could be. In past years, HOWs would be held at member's workshops as an opportunity for newer members to get some one-on-one instruction in some aspect of turning. This year, the club extended the season, and included something new- the mini-HOW.
Read moreCactus Juice and Bangles
Barry Gross stopped by our April Meeting and gave us a great demonstration on how to stabilize wood and then use those pieces to make an elegant bangle.
Read moreMarch 2015 Show and Tell
Here's a look at what our members have been up to. If you made the meeting you would have seen what came out of some HOW classes, Mike Keh's Bitter Tea, a magnificent burl turned by Nate Favors, Bryan Richardson's latest inlay...
Read moreBob Rosand Demonstrates Turning a Box
At our February meeting Bob Rosand demonstrated an elegant box that his friend Ed Moore showed him some time ago.
Read moreLane's Millwork, LLC
I recently met Bryan Lane who has just opened a sawmill/millwork business.
Read moreAAW Chapter Bulletin - March 2015
With this Chapter Bulletin, we are providing you with an issue of our signature digital publication, Woodturning FUNdamentals. Normally available to AAW members only, we encourage you to distribute this publication to all chapter members regardless of their AAW membership status. Woodturning FUNdamentals is released in alternative months to our American Woodturner journal. By sharing this publication with your entire chapter membership, we hope to illustrate one additional benefit of AAW membership.
Read moreCall for Symposium Volunteers from Dave Dudney AAW Symposium Liaison
I am writing this email as a request to help volunteer with the AAW International Woodturning Show Pittsburgh which is from June 24th -28th, 2015 located at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. As you are probably aware, this show is expecting to be a largely attended event and therefore I am seeking any additional help that anyone from your local club ...
Read moreTangential Segmented Turning
by Ward Stevens
Curious about tangential segmented turning? Here are some step by step photo's of how I built the forms for the recent President's Challenge (to make something from a wine rack kit).
Read moreThe Intelligencer Reviews New Hope-New York
By Gwen Shrift Staff Writer at the Intelligencer
“New Hope/New York,” on view at the New Hope Arts Center, amounts to 10 exhibits in one. Ten artists each contributed a spectrum of work. Gallery director Carol Cruickshanks calls the assemblages “suites,” many of which contain new works.
Read more2015 Hands-On-Workshop
The Bucks Woodturners again presents its unique H-O-W program of workshops taught by its own experienced members, volunteering their time and their shops for the educational benefit of club members. There are sessions of interest that run the gamut from novice to expert. Everyone can learn something to expand their capabilities. Examine the descriptions and the dates, and make your selections ASAP. Sessions vary in length: half day or one day events.
Read moreAAW February Chapter Bulletin
IN THIS BULLETIN
· 2015 Chapter Insurance Programs
· 2015 AAW Pittsburgh Symposium Announcements
· Preview of the February Issue of American Woodturner
· IRS Announces New Streamlined 501(c)(3) Application Process
Read moreDecember 2014 Show and Tell
Here are some snapshots of the December meeting. Click through to see pictures of the Pollyannas along with Show and Tell items
Read morePollyanna Music Boxes Bring Out Bucks Talent
Thanks to Bob Collins, we have images of the 2014 Pollyanna Music Boxes for posterity! This is a Bucks tradition at our holiday meeting...
Read moreAAW Chapter Bulletin - January 2015
Press Read More to see who won the AAW Scholarships, what's coming in the on-line Woodturning FUNdamentals, and who is demonstrating in Pittsburgh...
Read moreAAW Chapter Bulletin- 2015 Pittsburgh Symposium Registration Information
Here is the Bulletin from the AAW, their primary means of communicating material of general interest . Press "Read More" to find information on Scholarship winners, Insurance, the 2015 Symposium in Pittsburgh, and the December issue of American Woodturner.
Read moreMark Sfirri Reveals the Design and Construction of Building Blocks
The December issue of American Woodturner has a great article by Mark Sfirri, Building Blocks, EVOLUTION OF A TURNED SCULPTURE. It is a fun read, especially if you attended the last meeting
Read moreMark Sfirri Demonstrates Multi-axis Turning
Here was a demonstration not to be missed. Mark Sfirri entertained and educated us on the wonders of multi-axis turning for our November meeting. As shown above, Mark walked us through the methods and evolution of his artwork using the various pieces he had on display.
Read moreOctober's Hands-On-Workshop
It was unanimous! Everyone had a great time at our Hands-On-Workshop at last month's general meeting. If you missed it we had Joyce McCullough, Michael Kehs, John Williams, Ed Ryan and Bud Hohlfeld doing simultaneous demonstrations of airbrushing, pyrography, surface texturing, and turning. A number of us really got to put our hands on the tools and the work for a real up-close demonstration of what these masters do.
Joyce had everyone amazed by her airbrushing work. She really made it look easy as she demonstrated the use of a couple of different airbrushes, stencils, mixing paints, cleaning tools and pretty much anything you had a question about.
How many of us have heard about coring, but have never seen it done? Bryan Richardson brought along his coring tool, several bowl blanks and many hours of real experience to share.
With his supercharged burner ready to go, Michael Kehs put on a fiery display pyrography. As always, Michael was very generous in sharing the technical details of how he accomplishes the fantastic surfaces of his artwork.
Bud turns a Hobbit box with a fine finial – a perenial favorite of the HOW program. Bud demonstrated his box turning skills and how to create a loose lidded top with a finial.
John Williams brought his burner, the tools he typically uses, and some colored pencils.
Ed Ryan demonstrated some simple turnings, but don't be fooled there is a lot of technique and know-how involves. Ed makes everything look easy- but if you pay attention, and practice, pretty soon you'll have some turnings you can be proud of.
Everyone seemed to have a great time and our demonstrators did a great job of providing techniques and tips to turners of all levels. Thanks to everyone who came, and, especially, to our demonstrators. Job well done!