Spindle Turning 201 - Project: Pepper Mill - Q4-2023

Requirements and general information

• Proof of Vaccination is required

• 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 and grinding mechanisms will be supplied
• Students bring their own PPE (face shields, dust protection)
• Coffee and snacks will be provided, but bring your own lunch
• If you have any COVID related symptoms, please do not register or if you have symptoms on the day of the class, please let us know and a full refund will be sent.

Course Objectives
The primary objective of this class is to teach additional spindle turning skills by making a "Pepper Mill".  There are a variety of techniques learned in this class that are applicable to many other more advanced spindle projects. 

An introduction to the skew will be included in this class.

Prerequisite Skills:  If you have not developed the skills described below or are unsure, attend an open shop session and discuss it with one of the helpers before registering for this course.  Skills required are:

• Use of a rouging gouge to round square stock.
•  Use of a spindle gouge to make beads and coves
•  Use of a parting tool.

Agenda

• Sharpen all tools used for the class with help from the instruction staff.
• Practice beads and coves with the spindle gouge as a warm-up exercise
• Discussion of Pepper Mill designs from simple to more complex, shaping techniques and tools.
• Installing the grinding mechanism, and fitting the head to the body of the mill
• Sanding and finishing as time permits.

Tools you need to bring

• Spindle Roughing Gouge 1” or larger is ideal.  ¾” is ok.
• Spindle gouge:  ½” or 3/8”.  Bring both if you have them
• Parting tool: 1/8” diamond profile is very versatile, but thin kerf (1/16”) is also very useful.
• Skew: 1” or larger