Spindle Turning with Stuart Batty

Spindle Turning with Stuart Batty

A comprehensive 5-day class focused on tool control and techniques for spindle turning. While dedicated to spindle work, the skills and knowledge gained elevate a woodturner's understanding and motor skills for all forms of woodturning, including bowl turning.

What You'll Learn

• Creating correct spindle roughing, spindle, and 40/40 bowl gouge grinds on a platform
• The six fundamental cuts that produce all shapes in spindle turning
• Broken-surface pommel cuts
• When and where to use skew chisels, beading and parting tools, and the vortex tool to complement gouges
• Combining gouges and chisels for effective spindle turning
• Copywork techniques — choose from several spindle projects, then replicate your piece with guided instruction

Details

Instructor: Stuart Batty

Format: 5-day hands-on class

Skill Level: Suitable for turners of all experience levels