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Make a Seam Ripper

If you sew or know someone who does, here's a chance to make an elegant seam ripper as you also learn basic safety procedures when using a wood lathe and carbide turning tools. &n

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Make a Seam Ripper

Make a Seam Ripper

If you sew or know someone who does, here's a chance to make an elegant seam ripper as you also learn basic safety procedures when using a wood lathe and carbide turning tools. &n

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If you sew or know someone who does, here's a chance to make an elegant seam ripper as you also learn basic safety procedures when using a wood lathe and carbide turning tools.  You will also learn basic concepts of turning small wooden objects.  You will also learn to use a drill press to prepare your turning blanks.

Details:

  • Beginners are welcome.
  • Students are encouraged, not required, to take the free, one-hour Orientation to the Woodshop class prior to registering.
  • A materials fee of $21 to cover wood, hardware and shop supplies will be added when you register and pay.
Instructor: Oscar Barbo has been a woodworker and turner for more than 30 years. Oscar is well traveled, learning his turning in Hawaii, where he relished making pens from the local Koa wood. He often uses rare woods and non-wood materials like bone and antler. He is looking to share his skills while promoting pen design.

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