mg_dreyer
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A few months ago I posted that I will be a demonstrator again at this year's American Association Of Woodturners (AAW) in Portland. I have recently been asked to give a few demos at Turn On! Chicago (Turn-On! Chicago 2018 - Symposium Home) – a great regional symposium just outside of Chicago. I have attended this one many times and am proud to be asked to present. The list of topics and demonstrators is incredible. All types of turning from all over the world. And if that is not enough – Ed Brown from Exotic Blanks will be a vendor there again this year.
If you have any questions just pm me and I will help out.
I will be giving three rotations:
Title:
Introduction To Pen Turning and Taking The Wooden Pen Up A Notch
Topics:
Wood Pen Turning
• Choose A Blank
Hardwood
Softwood
• Drilling
• Using Jigs
• Gluing
• Finishing The Ends
• Assembly
Cutting Sequence
• "Pressure" side to side NOT inward
• Rough Cuts
• Round Down
• Work The Ends
• Sand
Tools (55 Degree)
• Bevel rubbing
• Bevel angle
• Grind
Demo
Wood Pen Enhancing
• Coloring (Demo)
TransTint
Dye
• Bleaching (Demo)
Wenge
Black Palm
• Segmenting
• Worthless Wood
• Stabilizing
• Closed End
Finishing
• At least 6 options for finishing a wooden pen
• Value and challenges of each
• Story board
Steps To Improve Finishing
Marketing Your Product
Overview:
All skill levels are welcome – Everyone starts with making a traditional wooden pen. But it does not need to end there. The key to the process is challenging yourself to do something new and branch out. We will take wood to a new level.
Part 1:
Topics include the entire process from blank selection or creation, drilling, gluing, turning, finishing, and assembly. We will look at numerous finishing techniques and the challenges of each – from simple buffing to CA and many in between. Working with all the basic tools and jigs used in the process.
Part 2:
Now taking the wood pen to the next steps – coloring, bleaching and segmenting wood. We will discuss the different techniques to make your work standout above the rest.
Title:
Turning Alternative Materials And Casting
Topics:
Alternative Material Turning
• Choose A Blank
• Drilling
• Using Jigs
• Gluing
• Finishing The Ends
• Assembly
Types Of Materials
• Acrylic Blanks
• Acrylester Blanks
• Deer Antler
• Coffee Beans
• Pasta
• Mother Of Pearl
• Aluminum
• Polymer Clay
• Bullets
• Snake Skins
• Half Wood / Half Plastic
• Wood
• PVC Pipe
Cutting Sequence (Different From Wood)
• "Pressure" side to side NOT inward
• Rough Cuts
• Round Down
• Work The Ends
• Sand
Tools (40 Degree Swept back)
• Bevel angle
• Grind
Demo
Enhancing
• Painting The Tubes (Demo)
• Inlays
• Deer Antler
• Moose Antler
• Buffing and use of wax
Steps To Improve Finishing
Casting - Ideas
• Stamps
• Stickers
• Carbon Fiber
• Snake Skin
• Watch Parts
• Alligator Jaw Bone
• Feathers
• Abalone
• Crushed Penny
Clear Casting Techniques
• Safety Is A Must
• Sample Blanks
• Material
Silmar 41 vs. Alumilite
• Using Silmar 41
Applying Heat
Pressure
• Molds
Steam Punk Penny Blank
• Blanks Preparation
Aluminum / Copper Tape
Riveting
Ebonizing
Bending The Penny
• Casting
• Turning And Finishing
Tapered Turning
Marketing Your Product
Overview:
All Skill Levels - Go beyond the traditional wooden pen to making a pen from almost anything in sight – acrylics, steam punk, postage stamps, carbon fiber, and antler.
Part 1:
Topics include the entire process from blank selection or creation, drilling, coloring, gluing, turning, finishing, and assembly. Single-tool turning techniques for making the perfect cut on acrylic and not chipping out.
Part 2:
I will discuss do-it-yourself casting - the fun and creativity of making your own blanks. From postage stamps, carbon fiber, pictures, worthless wood, to the Steam Punk Crushed Penny pen.
Very interactive.
Title: Taking The Mystery Out Of The Specialty Pens
Topics:
• Deer Antler Tips and Tricks
• Carbon Fiber and Steam Punk
• Closed End
• Celtic Knot
• Beal Pen Wizard
• Simple Acrylic Segmenting Using Off The Shelf Blanks
This covers quite a lot for each 90 minute session (but anyone who knows me – knows I have no problem talking). Hopefully if you are planning on coming to the symposium you will stop by. Also let me know if you think I can add to the above.
Thanks,
Mark
If you have any questions just pm me and I will help out.
I will be giving three rotations:
Title:
Introduction To Pen Turning and Taking The Wooden Pen Up A Notch
Topics:
Wood Pen Turning
• Choose A Blank
Hardwood
Softwood
• Drilling
• Using Jigs
• Gluing
• Finishing The Ends
• Assembly
Cutting Sequence
• "Pressure" side to side NOT inward
• Rough Cuts
• Round Down
• Work The Ends
• Sand
Tools (55 Degree)
• Bevel rubbing
• Bevel angle
• Grind
Demo
Wood Pen Enhancing
• Coloring (Demo)
TransTint
Dye
• Bleaching (Demo)
Wenge
Black Palm
• Segmenting
• Worthless Wood
• Stabilizing
• Closed End
Finishing
• At least 6 options for finishing a wooden pen
• Value and challenges of each
• Story board
Steps To Improve Finishing
Marketing Your Product
Overview:
All skill levels are welcome – Everyone starts with making a traditional wooden pen. But it does not need to end there. The key to the process is challenging yourself to do something new and branch out. We will take wood to a new level.
Part 1:
Topics include the entire process from blank selection or creation, drilling, gluing, turning, finishing, and assembly. We will look at numerous finishing techniques and the challenges of each – from simple buffing to CA and many in between. Working with all the basic tools and jigs used in the process.
Part 2:
Now taking the wood pen to the next steps – coloring, bleaching and segmenting wood. We will discuss the different techniques to make your work standout above the rest.
Title:
Turning Alternative Materials And Casting
Topics:
Alternative Material Turning
• Choose A Blank
• Drilling
• Using Jigs
• Gluing
• Finishing The Ends
• Assembly
Types Of Materials
• Acrylic Blanks
• Acrylester Blanks
• Deer Antler
• Coffee Beans
• Pasta
• Mother Of Pearl
• Aluminum
• Polymer Clay
• Bullets
• Snake Skins
• Half Wood / Half Plastic
• Wood
• PVC Pipe
Cutting Sequence (Different From Wood)
• "Pressure" side to side NOT inward
• Rough Cuts
• Round Down
• Work The Ends
• Sand
Tools (40 Degree Swept back)
• Bevel angle
• Grind
Demo
Enhancing
• Painting The Tubes (Demo)
• Inlays
• Deer Antler
• Moose Antler
• Buffing and use of wax
Steps To Improve Finishing
Casting - Ideas
• Stamps
• Stickers
• Carbon Fiber
• Snake Skin
• Watch Parts
• Alligator Jaw Bone
• Feathers
• Abalone
• Crushed Penny
Clear Casting Techniques
• Safety Is A Must
• Sample Blanks
• Material
Silmar 41 vs. Alumilite
• Using Silmar 41
Applying Heat
Pressure
• Molds
Steam Punk Penny Blank
• Blanks Preparation
Aluminum / Copper Tape
Riveting
Ebonizing
Bending The Penny
• Casting
• Turning And Finishing
Tapered Turning
Marketing Your Product
Overview:
All Skill Levels - Go beyond the traditional wooden pen to making a pen from almost anything in sight – acrylics, steam punk, postage stamps, carbon fiber, and antler.
Part 1:
Topics include the entire process from blank selection or creation, drilling, coloring, gluing, turning, finishing, and assembly. Single-tool turning techniques for making the perfect cut on acrylic and not chipping out.
Part 2:
I will discuss do-it-yourself casting - the fun and creativity of making your own blanks. From postage stamps, carbon fiber, pictures, worthless wood, to the Steam Punk Crushed Penny pen.
Very interactive.
Title: Taking The Mystery Out Of The Specialty Pens
Topics:
• Deer Antler Tips and Tricks
• Carbon Fiber and Steam Punk
• Closed End
• Celtic Knot
• Beal Pen Wizard
• Simple Acrylic Segmenting Using Off The Shelf Blanks
This covers quite a lot for each 90 minute session (but anyone who knows me – knows I have no problem talking). Hopefully if you are planning on coming to the symposium you will stop by. Also let me know if you think I can add to the above.
Thanks,
Mark
