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Learn how to make a live (or natural) edge winged, lidded hollowform being led by our July's meeting demonstrator, Joaquin (JJ) Juatai. Cost is $60. You will need:

• Half round log of your choice, preferably bark on. Ideally, the log should be 6” from just above the pith to the outside of the bark, and roughly 8” in length.

• Finial material - 2” x 2” x 6” (or longer) — African blackwood makes ideal finials, but can be expensive. Maple, cherry or other densely grained wood take dyes well and can be ebonized (dyed) black using a vegetable tanning dye for leather (safe dyeing option).

• Hollowing tools (full list of tools and materials attached)

Russ Gray has some logs prepared for the project for those who don't have an adequate blank for the hollow form. You will need to supply your own blank for the finial.

There will be a fee of $60 for the workshop; bring your own materials or some will be available.



Complete materials list follows . . .

Tools and materials for the live (or natural) edge winged, lidded hollowform Tools:
● Bowl gouge(s) of your choice. I use a 5⁄8” and 1⁄2” primarily.
● 1” Skew Chisel
● 3⁄8” spindle gouge
● Swan-necked hollowing tool. I use an inexpensive carbide tool because it’s what I could
afford. Use the hollowing tools you like best!
● 1⁄2” scraper (carbide hollowing tool can be substituted here
● One Way Termite hollowing tool (again, it’s what I own - use the hollowing tools that suit
you best)
● 5/16” drill bit (for the woodworm screw)
● Chuck with woodworm screw. I use the Nova G3 Anniversary Edition (new model)
● Bench chisel(s) 1⁄2” and 1” usually come into play
● Some type of power sander with a 2” arbor.
Materials:
● Half round log of your choice, preferably bark on. Ideally, the log should be 6” from just
above the pith to the outside of the bark, and roughly 8” in length.
● Finial material - 2” x 2” x 6” (or longer) - African blackwood makes ideal finials, but can be expensive. Maple, cherry, or other densely grained wood take dyes well and can be
ebonized (dyed) black using a vegetable tanning dye for leather (safe dyeing option).
● Sandpaper 80 through 800 grit
● Vegetable leather dye black
● CA glue - I prefer StarBond
● Finish(es) of your choice. I use Brad’s Workbench Sanding Paste and Brad’s Workbench
Tung Honey finish.