Peg Puzzle by Eric Krum
The diagram for the Peg Puzzle presented by Eric Krum during Show & Tell is available here in Word and PDF formats. The diagram in the Word document can be […]
Tung Oil – Source and History
by Eric Krum Tung oil or China wood oil is obtained by pressing the seed from the nut of the tung tree (Vernicia fordii). Tung oil hardens upon exposure to […]
The Woodworking Shows will be in Baltimore this weekend
The Woodworking Shows trade show will be in Baltimore this weekend, January 5-7. Over 70 tool, machinery, and supplies vendors will be in attendance, and there will be a full […]
‘Back-to-Basics’ Bowl Turning Demo, Part II
For our October meeting, Joe Nestlerode will present Part II of his ‘Back-to-Basics’ Bowl Turning Demo. During Part I back in June, Joe showed how a bowl blank was cut […]
Box Making Demo Presentation Available for Download
At last night’s Club meeting, member Eric Krum gave a demo on turning an end-grain box. Prior to the demo, Eric gave a short presentation on wood movement and how […]
Putting our EOG Grant to Good Use
Earlier this year, First State Woodturners received an EOG Grant from our parent organization, the AAW. Our plan was to buy a portable mini-lathe which we would use to re-introduce […]
FSW Conducts Woodturning Summer Camp at Wilmington Friends School
As part of our mission to provide educational opportunities and out-reach to the community and local schools, club members organized and conducted a week-long Woodturning Summer Camp last month at […]
Club Field Trip to Hearne Hardwoods on July 9th
In lieu of the July meeting, First State Woodturners will be going on a Field Trip to Hearne Hardwoods in Oxford, PA on Saturday, July 9th. With over 140 species […]
Salvaging a Large Maple Covered with Burls
First State Woodturners was recently contacted by a homeowner in Wilmington who offered us a giant maple tree trunk that needed to be taken down. The trunk was approximately 45″ […]
First State Woodturners Awarded 2016 EOG Grant
First State Woodturners has been awarded a 2016 AAW Educational Opportunity Grant! The grant – in the amount of $1370 – will be used to purchase a portable mini-lathe, accessories, […]