About

This woodturning class will begin by using 3 pieces of kiln dried wood. When making boxes it is critical that the wood is dried so that a perfect fit can be made. 

The first piece to turn will be the base using a 4 jaw scroll chuck.  A bowl gouge will be used to turn the outside and a hollowing tool will be used to form the inside shape that echoes the outside form. 

The second piece will be a top that fits into the base. You will use a combination of bowl gouges and scrapers to complete the top. 

Before the top is complete the finial will start between centers and turned using spindle gouges. You will then press fit the finial into the top and the top and finial will be turned as a complete piece using a 4 jaw scroll chuck. You will go home with a completed lidded box. 

Details and Prerequisites:

• Students must have taken Intro to Turning and Intro to Bowl Turning classes, or have comparable wood lathe turning experience, before registering for this class. If you have not taken these classes, contact Jamie Straw, (360) 551-9233, to arrange a review session at least 10 days before you register.
• Students must also have attended the Orientation to the Woodshop, Woodshop Tool Safety Checkout 1 and Woodshop Tool Safety Checkout 2 classes before registering for this class.

• Materials Fee: $44 for the wood blocks and consumables. This will be added to the class cost when you register.

Instructor: 
Brad Stave began working with wood at the age of 5 when he received his first toolbox. After graduating from college he remained true to his heart.  Brad realized that working with wood was not enough and wanted to share his love through teaching. Brad taught Graphic Arts in Mukilteo, WA and then moved to Wyoming, where he taught woodworking to Arapaho and Shoshone Native American Children (grades 3-8).