Woodturners of South West Florida
Highlights of November 5 & 6, 2003
Don Geiger Demo & Hands-On
Starting a natural edge bowl 
On November 8th & 9th, Don Geiger from Newberry, Florida, gave a wonderful presentation to the WSWF.
He expertly demonstrated "Turning a Natural Edge Bowl".
In the process, he covered a wide range of topics and techniques, including sharpening, how to choose the best
part of a log, using an Elssworth gouge for roughing,
shaping & finishing.
 
Don explains turning concepts. 
Don explains turning concepts.

Don turning the natural top bowl. 

  The oval outer bowl edge is a blur during turning.
Don Geiger sharpening 
Sharpening a fingernail grind gouge.
 
Don Geiger's sharpening setup
Don discusses the sharpening setup with Al Blackwell.

While Saturday's program involved a slide show & demonstration , Sunday was a day of hands-on turning
and instruction for the club members.
Laser pointer setup
Don's copper tubing laser pointer rig.
Don Geiger & John Gerald
Don & John Gerald discuss body motion during sharpening.
Steve Duncan turns
Steve Duncan really enjys his time turning!

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