Vermont Woodturners Guild

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Veterans Day

I had the honor of attending a night of storytelling called “the Telling Project” an evening of storytelling by Vermont veterans...

November 14, 2018

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A history of the Woodchucks

In 1992 and 1993 informal get togethers were held at various sites in Vermont for people interested in the craft of woodturning. These...

October 18, 2018

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Random Shots– Tool Reviews Arny Spahn

The Bionic Face Shield from Woodcraft is a lightweight mask, very adjustable, with a wide visual range, both sideways and...

October 13, 2018

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Random Shots– Attitudes

My woodturning gives me bipolar feelings at times. Sometimes, I’m very happy with what I’m doing. Sometimes I’m glum and upset. I...

September 6, 2018

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Skunk Hollow Miscellanea

We had another good Sawdust Session on Wednesday, August 1st. Karen Drennen came a little early to continue working on her walnut...

August 9, 2018

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Random Shots– At The Lathe

Russ gave me a chunk of Rosewood—specific species unknown. I have worked on it and I’m in the final stages of sanding and shaping....

August 9, 2018

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Random Shots– Some Thoughts on Sharpening

I know there are a number of different ways to sharpen turning tools. If you are happy with the method you use and get repeatable forms...

July 12, 2018

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Random Shots– Wood and Edges

Thank you to all the Woodchucks who have shared their skills at our monthly demos. The art/craft of woodturning has many, many...

May 12, 2018

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Random Shots– Glad To Be Here

I just read that Vermont Life is quitting. The magazine has been bleeding millions for years. Advertising is down going to the web, I...

May 12, 2018

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Tool Choices

I started my woodworking career doing picture framing. The next step was building furniture—shelving, then kit reproduction furniture....

November 10, 2017

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