Woodturning Training / Demonstrations

Experience the art of woodturning training and demonstration live with Lyle Jamieson, available nationwide and perfect for turning clubs and groups. Each session typically includes a full day of demonstrations followed by hands-on instruction. Lyle focuses on the entire process, making it suitable for beginners and advanced turners alike. He’s renowned for his boring bar system and hollowing techniques and uses the bowl format to teach tool control.

What You’ll Experience with Woodturning Training / Demonstrations:

• “First Cut” Techniques: You’ll learn how to evaluate and prepare a wood log, optimizing the grain for best use.
• Lathe Setup and Tuning: You’ll master the initial steps for a successful woodturning project.
• Green Wood Handling: You’ll gain insights into managing green wood, including shrinkage, pith, turning, finishing, and drying.
• Natural Edge Bowl Turning: You’ll discover methods to turn natural edge bowls without chucks, focusing on simplicity.
• Preventing Catches: You’ll understand the dynamics involved in preventing catches during turning.
• Comprehensive Gouge Techniques: You’ll explore various cuts like roughing, outside, inside, sheering, slicing, and scraping, all using a single bowl gouge.
• Sharpening and Tool Safety: You’ll learn essential sharpening techniques for safe and enjoyable woodturning.
• Creativity and Design: Engage in a slide show presentation emphasizing creativity in woodturning.
• Instant Gallery Design: Discuss design, form, and finishes in woodturning projects.
• Reverse Chucking Applications: Delve into advanced techniques like reverse chucking and bottom applications.
• Hollow Form Turning Dynamics: Understand the dynamics of hollow form turning, including the prevention of catches and the application of the 90-degree rule.
• Jamieson Hollowing System: Experience the Jamieson hollowing system in action, featuring boring bar and laser measuring techniques.
• Multi-Axis Torso Hollow Forms: Witness the creation of unique multi-axis torso hollow forms.

For more comprehensive coverage, we recommend a two-day demonstration. Interested clubs or organizations can customize the demonstration format. Contact Lyle Jamieson directly for details on fee structures and to arrange a demonstration tailored to your group’s needs.