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Specification for the one-day (six hour) course in Wooden Fruit.
This is the maximum which might be expected of a novice turner in the time available. Obviously the amount actually covered will depend on individual progress and speed of working.
Section 1: Workshop safety
4.1.1 Location of
- first-aid box
- fire extinguisher
- workshop main electric isolation switch
4.1.2 Dust hazards & Lung protection
- workshop air filter
- dust extractors
- masks & helmets
4.1.3 Eye protection
- glasses & goggles
- helmets
Whilst in my workshop it is assumed that you will cooperate by wearing eye protection when turning, and lung protection whenever necessary.
Section 2: Making an apple (or a pear)
This section provides an opportunity to learn basic techniques. If you have previously made an apple in the bowl-turning course, we will tackle a pear in this section.
4.2.1 Here you will learn how a workpiece may be held:
- between centres
- in a 4-jaw chuck
- on a simple home-made screw chuck
4.2.2 You will also learn how work is:
- sanded (including precautions against dust)
- sealed & polished on a buffing wheel
Section 3: A pair of cherries
Based on the techniques learned above, we move on to cherries.
4.3.1 Covers selection of suitable timbers and sizing the blanks
4.3.2 In this section you learn how to
- hold the blanks and turn the cherry
- sand & polish on a buffing wheel
- link the pair together attractively
Section 4: A Plum
Making a plum involves a little carving and hand sanding that the other fruit do not
4.4.1 Selecting timber and turning the basic shape
4.4.2 Here you will learn how to
- shape the plum off the lathe
- sand and polish
- make a stalk
Section 5: The plenary
4.5.1 This section provides an opportunity to discuss the work done and the techniques used, and to give the student a chance to ask questions on any topic related to woodturning.
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