NWWT upcoming events

NWWT General Meeting - November (05 Nov 2026)

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 03:00:00 GMT

November 5, 2026 Meeting

"Lidded Box Demonstration"

by Jimmie "The Boxmaster" Allen of D-Way Tools

and... the "Special D-Way Tool Sale!"

Jimmie will turn a lidded box, as only he can do, using his own "Boxmaster" tools.

Come and get great deals on great D-Way Tools and their tool handle system components.

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Hybrid Meeting - live at the MAC and on Zoom

Bowl Turning 201 -"Viking" Bowl - Q4-2026 (07 Nov 2026)

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Bowl Turning 201 - "Viking" Bowl

The Viking bowl form introduces new shapes and new techniques needed to turn them: an undercut rim, a beaded rim, and a rounded bottom.

Come join the fun and learn. Take your turning skills to the next level with this great project.

Saturday, November 7th, 2026

8:30am - 4:00pm

Dave Wood's Shop
24250 SW 65th Ave, Tualatin OR 97062

Requirements and general information

Students must be members of NWWT
Class will be limited to 7 students - one per lathe
Instructors are experienced NWWT members
4 Sharpening systems will be available

All wood will be supplied
Students bring their own PPE (face shields, dust protection)
Coffee and snacks will be provided, but bring your own lunch

Course Objectives:

The primary objective of this course is to refine and expand your skills in the finer details of bowl turning. When you look at a bowl, your eye is very discerning. You will learn optimal bowl shapes, rim designs, and base options. Skills learned here will help you advance to the next level of expertise.

Each student should complete one piece in class. Sanding and finish application included, time permitting.

Prerequisite Skills

If you have not yet developed the skills below or are unsure, please attend an open shop and talk with one of the helpers before registering for this course.

Ability to prepare and mount a bowl blank between centers, and in a chuck using a tenon or a recess
Ability to shape the outside and inside of a bowl using a bowl gouge
Ability to use a scraper for finishing the inside of a bowl
Ability to complete a basic bowl except for sanding and applying finish

Agenda:

Morning

Tune-up/sharpen tools for the class with help from the staff.
Presentation on advanced design and form concepts, shape, rims, and bottoms as relates to a Calabash bowl
Review of bowl gouge grinds: 40/40, traditional (50°), bottom (65°-75°), Ellsworth, etc
Mounting options: when to use a tenon or recess
Turn Calabash bowl through the exterior finish-cutting stage with a green blank

Lunch Hour:
Additional Demonstrations and Q&A session during lunch

Afternoon

Turn a jam chuck to cut and finish the round bottom
Learn methods of cutting thinner wall thickness
Learn methods of scraping thin-walled bowls
Sanding and finishing as time permits

Tools to bring

Bowl gouge(s) – ½” or 5/8” are good sizes. If you have several with different grinds, bring them all.
Bowl scraper – left hand French curve style is ideal for inside, but a round-nose scraper also works.

NWWT Open Shop -- Dave Wood's Shop (14 Nov 2026)

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Open Shop is directed toward the new turner but all are welcome. Bring a project you want help finishing. Bring questions about methods, tools, designs or any other woodturning question. There are seven lathes available for use. Bring your own tools and wood or buy wood at the shop.

We will have three sharpening stations to help you perfect your sharpening technique. There is no more important topic for the new turner (or the old ones for that matter) than sharpening.

YOU DO NOT NEED TO REGISTER FOR OPEN SHOP

Registration guarantees you use of a lathe, and others can use one when one becomes available.

There will always be three or more advanced turners there to help, sharpen tools, and answer any questions.

Open Shop is free, but the rental Portable Rest Room and our coffee and doughnuts cost money. A $20 donation would help defray expenses.

Requirements

Open for NWWT members only or potential members to talk
No charge for the session (donations for operating costs are appreciated)
Bring your tools
Bring your PPE (face shields, dust protection, ear protection)
NWWT follows the current COVID guidelines -- details HERE
If you have any COVID related symptoms, please stay home

NWWT Open Shop -- Dave Wood's Shop (12 Dec 2026)