Once a vessel is turned, cutting into the surface adds a whole new dimension to the appearance of the turning, and allows the turner to showcase their creativity. These alterations generally consist of either carving or piercing the surface, and may include the use electric tools or old-school hand tools. They may involve the use of tiny dental burs or larger power tools. They can even require the use of a floor model air compressor. Various techniques can transform the surface…
2604 Demo: Pyrography & Power Carving
President’s Turn
Winter is now behind us, but if the current heat wave is any indication, we are skipping spring and are heading directly into summer. I guess I need to get into the shop and see if I can impose any order there before it gets too hot to work. For the April demonstration, our past president and vice-president will team up to present pyrography and power carving.…
JCH Turning Event
The April monthly, informal, hands-on meeting at JCH, will be April 11th, 2026 at JCH (4210 Hawkins NE), at the usual time (setup at 9:00 AM, official start at 10:00 AM).
We will incorporate the techniques Tom Durgin and Larry Linford showed us at the April demo…
