Wood Lathe 201
Learn more advanced lathe techniques, including skew chisel and fixturing with jamb chucks
Location
Artisan's Asylum
96 Holton Street Boston, MA 02135Refund Policy
Agenda
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
May 21
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
May 22
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
May 23
About this event
This course meets three times per class session. Please check the Agenda above for the dates included in each session. By purchasing a ticket, you are committing to attend all meetings included in that session. The title of the Agenda page will indicate which ticket to purchase for that session.
Instructor - Salvatore Mancini
Salvatore Mancini is a custom fabricator producing custom furniture and interior designs. He works primarily in wood using traditional techniques as well as digital fabrication. He started creating sets for theater productions and was inspired to pursue woodworking after restoring a wooden view camera.
Class Description
This class is intended for beginner woodturners. Students will learn more advanced fixturing methods: use of chucks (including jamb chucks), skew chisel, some hollowing, etc.
Students will learn how to plan more advanced projects.
Material Fee
The materials fee for this class is $50. This is separate from the ticket price and is to reimburse the instructor for any tools or materials used in this class. This will be paid directly to the instructor at the start of the first class meeting. This instructor accepts payments in cash or through Venmo.
Class Goals
- Skew technique
- Use of chucks
- Planning and executing oversized chess pieces
- Small lidded box
Material Supplied
Hardwood turning blanks
Students Should Bring
Something to take notes with. Students should plan to bring their own Hearing Protective Equipment; protective eyewear is available for those who do not have their own.
Students should wear shop-appropriate clothes – closed-toe shoes, no dangly jewelry or straps, and long hair should be tied back. Students should plan to bring their own Hearing Protective Equipment; protective eyewear is available for those who do not have their own.
Prerequisites
Students must be 16 years old or older. All students under 18 must be accompanied by and under the direct supervision of a responsible adult.
Students must be able to stand at the lathe for roughly 2 hours.
Class Policies
Learn more about our class and ticket cancelation policies here.
Please email education@artisansasylum.com with any questions.
*Sales end 24 hours before the start of the class to allow the instructor and staff time to prep.
Frequently asked questions
Students may withdraw from a class up to 7 days prior to the start of the class via Eventbrite’s refund feature. In extenuating circumstances, students may contact education@artisansasylum.com to request an exception.
To request a class or ticket transfer, either use the “contact the organizer” feature offered by Eventbrite or email Education@artisansasylum.com with your name, ticket information, and transfer request. Transfer requests are approved on a case-by-case basis.
Artisans Asylum reserves the right to cancel or reschedule classes in the event the minimum number of students for the class is not reached, an emergency, such as illness, weather, or other unforeseen circumstances. Communication for canceled and rescheduled classes is sent via email.
If another class is available at a later date, or if the class has been rescheduled, your class fee will automatically apply to the next class session unless the session is already full or you specifically request a refund. No refunds are given for changes to location or Instructor.
All students under 18 must be accompanied by and under the direct supervision of an adult.
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