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Joe Ruminski will be here February 18th & 19th

We have Joe Ruminski coming to demonstrate a variety of woodturning projects and techniques. He will also be conducting a 1 day hands-on class for a limited amount of 5 students.

Location for both days: 1051 Racimo Dr., Sarasota FL. 34240 (Franck Johannesen's Shop)

Saturday, February 18th, there will be an all day demonstration Cost is $50 per person. Please contact Joe Coupe to reserve a seat. 941-755-3301 home, 941-713-3822 cell.

Time: 9am - 4pm

Outline for Demonstration:

Demo will be a fast paced day. We will start with some quick easy projects and move onto more challenging ones as the day goes on.The goal will be to do at least eight projects. They are:
1. Warming up with a ball and cup toy. Using a wooden drive spur.
2. Wooden drive spur for a Christmas ornament.
3. Pocketbook mirror.
4. False hollow form. Note: hollowing will be done cook-show style where I start the process and move on. It is very boring to watch the complete process.
5. Hollowing through the bottom: Tear drop vase. This will also be the project for the morning hands on session.
    We will use a little color and liming wax to finish it off.
6. Turning a lot of air. Making a spatula
7. Turning a disc. Moving it to multiple centers, add a little color and just experiment. This will be the hands on project for
      the afternoon class.
8. Playing with texture, something for the ladies to wear.

Sunday, February 19th, there will be a hands-on workshop. For up to 5 people, cost $75 per person, lunch will be included. Please contact Joe Coupe to reserve a seat. 941-755-3301 home, 941-713-3822 cell.

Time: 9am - 4pm

Outline for Hands-on:

In the morning we will be making the tear drop vase which is hollowed through the bottom.
Tools needed: Parting tool, Spindle gouge, Roughing gouge, Bowl gouge, Hollowing tools, Four jaw chuck and sand paper. It would be helpful if someone in the club can provide the dyes needed.

In the afternoon we will work on a multi center disc using the same tools as above. This looks harder than it is, so come on and give it a try. A screw chuck will be needed for this project. Please bring yours if you have one.