Woodturning for Beginners PORTY
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Welcome to a brief guide on woodturning using a lathe. In this session, you’ll discover the essential tools, learn how to maintain their sharpness, understand the process of securing a blank to the lathe, and explore various lathe chisels to shape different designs. Our goal is that by the end of the workshop, you’ll grasp the fundamental techniques of woodturning and have crafted something of your own. This could be an item made from a spindle blank approximately 2″ x 2″ x 12″, such as a spurtle, honey dipper, pestle, spinning top, or rolling pin. We provide four lathes, ensuring each participant has their own to work on, with guidance from our instructor.
This workshop is designed for complete novices to woodturning. Beginners and those who aren’t members of the Edinburgh Tool Library (ETL) are encouraged to join! Completing this session serves as a lathe induction, so if you’re already a member or decide to join after the class, you’ll gain access to the lathes during Tool Library open sessions (subject to the workshop lead’s approval at the time).
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**Prerequisites:** None
**Materials:** (all provided) – reclaimed hardwood
**Tools:** Lathe, lathe chisels
**Fee:** £50 Standard | £45 for ETL Members* (10% Discount) | £40 Concession*
*Proof of ETL membership is required to claim the discount at the workshop.
**Important Notice:** Please contact us prior to booking a ticket for anyone under 18. Our workshops at the Edinburgh Tool Library are generally for participants aged 18 and above. However, we may accommodate minors aged 15-17 if accompanied by a parent or guardian. We will assess whether the workshop is suitable for a minor and reserve the right to approve or cancel the booking. We appreciate your cooperation and encourage you to reach out in advance.
**Contact Information:** [email protected]
**Note:** This is a paid event.
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