Spindle Woodturning Foundation - Full Day

Description

Tutor: Rick Dobney. Rick is an AWGB accredited tutor with 8 years experience of teaching woodturning classes. This is a one day foundation course in spindle turning intended for those who have some previous turning experience, it is run for a maximum of two students. Each student has use of a high end variable speed lathe with all the tools, equipment, protective smocks and PPE (personal protective equipment) necessary to complete the exercises and projects. All materials and finishes are supplied by Rick at no extra cost. What will I make on the workshop? Initially you will complete a few exercises turning beads, coves, v-cuts typically included on spindle forms. You will then put what has been learnt into turning a simple spindle project such as a garden dibber, honey dipper or light pull. After a half hour lunch break at 12:30, you will move turning two pieces the same (copy turning). You will have the opportunity to design your own piece or select from some examples provided. The final challenge is to turn an exact copy of the piece just produced using copy turning techniques. What will I learn in the workshop? You will focus of developing spindle turning skills using the spindle roughing gouge, skew chisel, parting tool and spindle gouge: • Understand the components and operation of a woodturning lathe • Safety in and organisation of the workshop • Introduction to the magnificent seven woodturning tools – what tool for what task • The importance of bevel control to achieve a good finish with the tool • Developing spindle features such as beads, coves, fillets, v-cuts • Designing a spindle form • Cutting sequences • Methods for measuring and turning a duplicate spindle form Please note: • It is recommended that you bring reading glasses for close work • It is mandatory for your personal safety that you wear strong shoes / boots and strong full length trousers • Full day courses include a light lunch, please let Rick know if you have any particular dietary requirements.

What's included in the price?

All materials, finishes, PPE, refreshments and a light lunch included

Cancellation policy

Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Rick Dobney Woodturning

with Craft Courses since 2024

Message the tutor

Rick first picked up his turning tools in 2008. From the first shaving that flew off a cheap and cheerful second hand lathe, Rick was hooked and woodturning was the future. Through watching many of the best demonstrators on the circuit, undertaking challenging commissions and spending hours at the lathe, Rick has developed his skills and style of turning. He has established a reputation for exploring turning outside of the ‘Round and Brown’ often incorporating alternative materials into his pieces. Rick is best known for his off centre and multi axis work, in particular the multiple axis pieces turned on a jig he has developed. Rick regularly demonstrates at clubs and events across the UK presenting technical projects aimed to inspire others to broaden their turning ambitions and ideas. Rick takes pride in providing training from his well-equipped workshop in Derbyshire to students of all levels, from those simply wanting a fun woodturning experience to more experienced turners looking to improve and hone their skills. Ricks workshop includes two high end lathes for students to use along with extensive tools and equipment to ensure a safe, enjoyable and informative day for all students.