FIW 119 Intermediate Turning

RED ROCKS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; Instructor: Mark Malek

DEPARTMENT of FINE WOODWORKING = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; Voicemail Ext: 303.914.6100 x3304

INTERMEDIATE LATHE= TURNING I = &nb= sp; FIW 119 &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; = FALL ‘05

COURSE OVERVIEW

= This, the second turning class in a series, investigates more complex turning projects in both center and faceplate material orientation. The class starts with a quick revi= ew of basic turning techniques – tool use, chucking methods, an emphasis on tool sharpening, and maintaining a clean and safe shop environment but stud= ents in this class are expected to have a working knowledge of wood turning which can not be made up for with this quick review. This class will be conducted in a f= airly structured manner with Lecture/Demos, defined learning objectives, and peri= odic projects with strict due dates. Primary focuses of this class are the improvement of tool use and technique, the final object’s form (shape and proportions), and successful completion of projects on the assigned dates. You will be given substantial time= in class (shop time) for the completion of your projects.

TURNING PROJECTS

Projects for this class will include traditional bowls, natural edged bowls, goblets, cork stoppers, oil lamps, and hollow vessels.&n= bsp; See the materials list. The students are responsible for purchasing required materials prior to class.<= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> Students must have the required materials to complete in shop projects.&nb= sp; There will be no exceptions. Students unable to complete in class assignment will have those assignments considered late. = It will be difficult to finish the required work if you miss class dates.=

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GRADING

Grading is based on critique of finished pro= jects, skill development and observed performance. The observed performance component= of the student’s grade is based upon the instructor’s observation = of the student’s work and safety habits, use and sharpening of tools, ability t o follow procedures, attendance, and general commitment to learning. Assignments turned = in Late will result in a Reduced grade. Failure to turn in assignments will result in course= Failure. Students not at scheduled lectures= and demos are responsible for the material covered at each missed session along with the completion of any projects.

BOOKS

For this class we = will be using “Bowl Turning”, by Richard Raffin. Handouts will also be provided for certain topics as they become relevant.&nb= sp; There are also many sources of inspiration and technique in the tool crib library in book and video format.&nbs= p; You can check out videos, but books are for reference in the shop on= ly.

COURSE SYLABUS - All classes start promptly at 6:00 PM unless otherwise noted.

WEEK # Class Description

1 & 2&nb= sp; = Traditional Bowls

Review and Practic= e in Preparation for turning - sharpening, chucking methods, tool use, lathe spe= ed and safety.

Rough out 2 (green blanks) bowls and set aside to dry. Microwaving for fast drying is an option.

Turn 2 dried blank= s to completion.

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3 & 4&nb= sp; = Natural Edged Bowls

Lecture / Demo = 211; preparing stock, maintaining a natural edge, edgeless jamb chuck=

Turn and complete = 2 to 3 natural edged bowls.

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5 = ; &n= bsp; Cork St= oppers

Lecture / Demo = 211; review center work basics – the Jacob’s Chuck=

Turn and complete = 2 to 3 stoppers.

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6 = ; &n= bsp; Oil Lamps

Lecture / Demo = 211; double faced tape chuck, internal jamb chuck with shoulder

Turn 1 oil lamp.

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7 - 11 = &nb= sp; Hollow Vessels

Lecture / Demo = 211; faceplate hollowing techniques, reverse chucking on self-center chuck, holl= owing tools, sanding devices

Turn 2 to 3 hollow vessels.

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12 & 13&= nbsp; Go= blets

Lecture / Demo = 211; cylinder with spigot, end grain hollowing, thin spindle work

Turn 1 t0 2 goblet= s.

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14 &nbs= p; &= nbsp; OPEN SHOP

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15 &nbs= p; &= nbsp; CRITIQUE

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NOTE – Lecture topics may be altered a= nd or rearranged at the instructor’s discretion. You will be given ample notice of = any changes.

MATERIALS LIST<= /b>

The material for this class is not supplied = by RRCC. It is the student’= ;s responsibility to purchase the noted material prior to the class dates. I will discuss species and blank dimensions in more detail in our first session. All dimensions below are in inches= .

WEEK # Class Description

1 & 2&nb= sp;            =    Traditional Bowls

2 Green (G) Blanks=

2 Kiln Dried (KD) Blanks – approximate size 6x6x4 and 8x8x3

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3 & 4&nb= sp;            =    Natural Edged Bowls

2 to 3 half log (G) natural edge blanks of appropriate species.

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5  = ;            &n= bsp;       Cork St= oppers

1 to 2 (KD) Blanks= of hard exotic 2x2x3 and stoppers.

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6  = ;            &n= bsp;       Oil Lamp

1 to 2 (KD) Blanks= of hard exotic 3x3x5 and chucking blank (waste).   Manzanita available at Woodc= raft makes a nice lamp.

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7 - 11 =             &nb= sp; Hollow Vessels

2 to 3 (G/KD) Blan= ks 8x8x4/6x6x4 and additional practice blanks as required.

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12 & 13&= nbsp;           Goblets

1 to 2 straight gr= ain hard wood (KD) Blanks 3x3x10 to 12

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14 &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;      OPEN SHOP

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15 &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;      CRITIQUE

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Helpful tools to consider investing in: ½” Deep Flute Gouge, 3/8” Deep Flute Gouge, 3/8” Shallow Flute Gouge. You know you will start with a sha= rpened gouge.

MATERIAL SOURCES (visit www.rrcc.edu/fi= newood/links.html)

Wood Craft –= a local retailer

Craft Supply ̵= 1; catalog

Paxton – loc= al retailer

Rockler – lo= cal retailer

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For green woods contact landscape and tree trimming services. If you know of a downed tree that = is available, we can harvest blanks.

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