| Drop Spindles and Custom Woodturning |
| Last updated on February 10, 2013 Copyright 2006-2013 True Creations |
(585) 377-9389
jim@truecreations.biz
19 Random Knolls Drive, Penfield, NY 14526-1958
jim@truecreations.biz
19 Random Knolls Drive, Penfield, NY 14526-1958
| Demos |
Jim has been an active member of the woodturning community. He was the
Founding President of the Finger Lakes Woodturners Association Chapter of the
American Association of Woodturners. He teaches private lessons in his studio and
conducts demonstrations and workshops for turning clubs on a regular basis.
Over the years, Jim has conducted more than 50 demonstrations, classes and
workshops. Topics have covered everything from the use of the skew, orienting
wood for figure, numerous project demos and conducted an extensive workshop
on the topic of spindle turning.
Newest Demonstration Topic: Spindling Your Way to Better Bowls
You have made simple bowls, now you want to add beads, coves and other details.
This demonstration shows how spindle turning techniques can be "turned on their
side" and applied to bowls.
Demonstration Topic Samples:
Intro to Spindle Turning
Intro to Bowl Turning
Box Making
Skew Basics
Advanced Skew Techniques
7 Cuts with a Bowl Gouge
Turning Trivets
Scoops and Goblets
Quick and Easy Gift Items
Turning Pens
Methods to Speed Your Production Time
Tips I Wish I Knew as a Beginner
Sharpening Systems
Orienting Wood for Figure
Contact Jim directly to discuss a demo for your group.
See the Calendar Page to see Jim's demo/class schedule.
Founding President of the Finger Lakes Woodturners Association Chapter of the
American Association of Woodturners. He teaches private lessons in his studio and
conducts demonstrations and workshops for turning clubs on a regular basis.
Over the years, Jim has conducted more than 50 demonstrations, classes and
workshops. Topics have covered everything from the use of the skew, orienting
wood for figure, numerous project demos and conducted an extensive workshop
on the topic of spindle turning.
Newest Demonstration Topic: Spindling Your Way to Better Bowls
You have made simple bowls, now you want to add beads, coves and other details.
This demonstration shows how spindle turning techniques can be "turned on their
side" and applied to bowls.
Demonstration Topic Samples:
Intro to Spindle Turning
Intro to Bowl Turning
Box Making
Skew Basics
Advanced Skew Techniques
7 Cuts with a Bowl Gouge
Turning Trivets
Scoops and Goblets
Quick and Easy Gift Items
Turning Pens
Methods to Speed Your Production Time
Tips I Wish I Knew as a Beginner
Sharpening Systems
Orienting Wood for Figure
Contact Jim directly to discuss a demo for your group.
See the Calendar Page to see Jim's demo/class schedule.
Jim conducted a demo on
how to make a trivet to the
Finger Lakes Woodturning
club. These are the trivets
that the members made
and brought to the next
meeting as a result of his
"Challenge to go turn one."
how to make a trivet to the
Finger Lakes Woodturning
club. These are the trivets
that the members made
and brought to the next
meeting as a result of his
"Challenge to go turn one."
| Jim makes large scale visual aids for use in his workshops. |
| Here are some pictures of Jim in action. Click on a picture to view larger images. |
| Jim is comfortable presenting to both large and small audiences. |
| Workshop action shots |