Dyes and Wood Burning with Baxter Smith and Mike Okner
For the April meeting, Baxter Smith will talk about finishing with dyes. He will also share his techniques for embellishing with burning, as shown on the platter in the photo […]
Free Sharpening Demos this Saturday at Woodcraft
This Saturday, February 21st, the Woodcraft of Wilmington store in New Castle, Delaware will be having free tool sharpening demos. The schedule is: 11:15 AM – Sharpening Carving Tools 12 […]
Natural Edge Bowl Demo for March Meeting
Phil Hauser will demonstrate turning natural-edge bowls at our March 4th meeting. Phil has provided an instructional hand-out which can be downloaded here. Photo: Walnut Crotch Natural Edge Bowl, by […]
Baxter Smith wins Honorable Mention at Chestertown RiverArts
Club member Baxter Smith of Seaford, Delaware, has won Honorable Mention at the “Woodworkers’ Showcase” exhibit currently showing at Chestertown RiverArts. Baxter’s winning entry, “Walnut Tux Vase”, is shown above. […]
February Meeting: Hands-on Turning & Sharpening Tutorials…
For our February meeting, we will have 5 or 6 lathes available for a hands-on turning session. More experienced turners will be at each lathe to assist newer turners. We’ll […]
The Woodworking Shows 2015 coming to Baltimore…
Everyone’s favorite woodworking trade show is at the Maryland State Fairgrounds “Cow Palace” in Timonium next weekend. If you have a chance, be sure to check it out! Baltimore Area Woodturners […]
Photos from 2014 Holiday Party
There were many beautiful turnings on display at our year-end Holiday Party! The talent and creativity of our members never ceases to amaze. See the photo gallery here.
2014 Holiday Party!
First State Woodturners will have their annual Holiday Party on Saturday, December 6, Noon-4 PM, at Blue Ball Barn, just off Rt. 202, Wilmington. Members should check their email for […]
Woodcraft Demos & Donuts – Christmas Ornaments
First State Woodturner member Don Hart will be the featured demonstrator this Saturday, October 25th, at Woodcraft of Wilmington’s “Demos & Donuts”. The free demo will be 9:30 – 10:30 […]
October Demo: Box with Friction-fit Lid
For our October Meeting, Roy Tedesco will demonstrate turning an end-grain box with a friction-fitted lid. Members are encouraged to turn their own end-grain lidded boxes beforehand and bring them […]