[crw-talk] Home School Woodturning event

[John & Donna Griffiths]

Members,

We have set up another home schooled kids woodturning morning for 
Saturday, May 5 at A Line. Duane Hill has graciously allowed us to use 
his lathes; likewise A Line has again welcomed us.

  It will last from 8AM until Noon, and we expect to have to have the 
lathes running from about 8:30 until 11:30, with set up, safety training 
and organizing taking place from 8 to 8:30.  We need members to 
volunteer both to turn and instruct the children as well as assist with 
the operation of the event.  Members can turn with a child in about 45 
minute blocks then move on to the next one.  Bring some wood, materials 
and tools for projects that can be completed in that time frame or 
less.  Good projects are tops, stick pens, Slimline or similar pens, 
mushrooms and nearly anything that can help a young person learn to 
handle tools and get the feel of making a nice cut, most likely spindle 
orientation projects.  The children will range in age from about 9 years 
old through high school.  We will want to set a good example with safety 
so bring along a face shield for yourself and one for your student to 
wear as well.  If all goes well, we can get every child a turn on a 
lathe, and some kids may even get a second turn.  If time permits we may 
even be able to give a parent or two hands-on with a tool and some 
wood.  We will be using both Duane's and club lathes and Duane's grinder 
will be available for sharpening.  Help moving club machines back and 
forth will be appreciated too.

Last year Jack Fitzpatrick was a huge hit with his stick pens. The 
children and parents really appreciate what we did; and we had a 
write-up in the February 2018 American Woodturner, page 11.

Please contact me with any questions you have and to sign up. The more 
volunteers the better.  My phone is 608-248-2782.  Thanks in advance,

John Griffiths