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| introduction This course is designed to cover many aspects of woodturning and introduces you to turning tools, equipment and accessories, including grinding equipment and tool sharpening. Students will be allocated their own lathe and tools for the duration of the course to produce a number of test pieces and projects that may be kept for future reference. what you will learn Techniques demonstrated include between centre work, beads, coves, fillets, and faceplate turning as well as the use of screw chucks and 4 jaw self-centering chucks. The course emphasis is on practical turning with a high degree of hands-on tuition. photo gallery A selection of photos from this course show a simple project to familiarise you with the lathes, chucks and other equipment available. Your attention to detail will be encouraged whilst planning and turning. Plenty of shavings are a sure sign of success! A group of students are pictured with their finished pieces and tutor Jason Breach. |
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additional notes & course availability All materials for set projects are included in the cost, as is tea/coffee and a light lunch on both days. Please check the course calendar for availability. Skill Centre students under 18 are welcome to attend this course but must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the course and must not be left unattended during class hours.   You can download a printer-friendly course profile in PDF format for this course by clicking here - Adobe Reader is required to view course profiles, it is available as a free download from Adobe -  |
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