Rocky Mountain Woodturner Resources
Woodbank
If you know about any wood available for the Wood Bank please call Allen Norris at (970) 231-5165, or Jerry Sherman at (970) 631-2984, or John Giem at (970) 223-0844 or (970) 227-6618.
The wood lot is located at John Giem’s, 4031 Capitol Dr., Fort Collins starting at 10:00 AM. The wood is located at the rear of John’s place. Park in front and walk back along the gravel drive just to the West of the house. To set up a time and get directions, call John at 970 223- 0844 (home) or 970 227-6618 (mobile).
Questions welcome. Wood Bank Withdrawals and deposits welcome. The wood bank currently has a fairly good stock of good turning wood (and some firewood that used to be turning wood.) The types on hand include; ash, elm, spruce, pine, hard maple, olive, locust and others too numerous to remember.
This is spring and many of your neighbors will be trimming and cutting trees. Also, there is some construction where trees will be removed. The wood bank would like to build up a reserve to last through next winter. If you have or know about trees available for the Wood Bank, contact Allen Norris, Jerry Sherman or John Giem. We can then determine if the Wood Bank can use them. All RMWT members are encouraged to collect and deposit wood into the Wood Bank.
Guidelines: To maximize the usefulness of the wood and delay its turning itself into firewood, the following guidelines are encouraged:
1. Diameter of wood should be 8 inches or larger. There is some need for limbs 3” and larger in diameter.
2. The length of the pieces should be as long as possible and still be able to handle them. The longer pieces will check on the ends but the middle will still be in good shape. Three to four feet long works well. These longer pieces will usually require two people to handle them.
3. Crotches can yield some very interesting grain patterns. When cutting around crotches, be sure to leave 6” or more from the crotch to the cut. Thus, any checking can be cut off and will not be as likely to spread into the ‘good’ wood.
Remember the Wood Bank is free to all RMWT members and is supported through the work of those members.
Suppliers
Woodcraft
Northern Colorado's largest woodworking tools and supplies store. Woodworking classes also available.
3718 Draft Horse Drive
Loveland, CO 80538
Phone: (970) 292-5940
Wood Emporium
A great resource for an extensive selection of tropical wood, bowl and pen blanks, woodturning and carving tools, woodworking books and more. 10% off to club members.
970.667.5621
618 N. Garfield Ave
Loveland, CO
Rough Out Bowls, Etc.
Dan Bailey
1825 Longworth Road
Fort Collins, CO, 80526
970.482.1604
Keener Hardwoods
970.214.3594
Sears Trostel Lumber and Hardwoods.
A great resource for lumber (tropical and domestic), bowl blanks, woodworking books. Jet dealer.
970.482.1928
351 Linden
Fort Collins, CO
Lee Tree Woodworks
Largest source of Australian Burl in North America
Airbrush-On-Wood
“Airbrush-On-Wood” : airbrushes, accessories and quality woodart specific paint. Lessons available contact David Nittmann david@davidnittmann.com 303 579 6744
Links
Tom Wirsing Platter Demonstration
Woodturning Background Info by John Giem
maxkrimmel.com/Alabaster/AlabasterMain.html
Max Krimmel's page on Turning Alabaster.
jamesriser.com/Machinery/chasers/making_chasers.html
James Riser's page on making your own thread chasers.
woodworking.co.uk/Technical/Screwcutting/screwcutting.html
An article on hand chasing threads by Bill Jones.
woodturners.org/tech_tips/vacuum_chuck/vacuum-chucks.pdf
An in depth article about vacuum chucking by William Noble.
Front Range Woodturners How To Page
Several articles on the Front Range Woodturners' website.
brandonmackie.com/turning.html
How Brandon turns various projects with step-by-step pictures.
Classes
Woodcraft
Northern Colorado's largest woodworking tools and supplies store. Woodworking classes also available.
3718 Draft Horse Drive
Loveland, CO 80538
Phone: (970) 292-5940
Trent Bosch
Trent is a member of The Rocky Mountain Woodturners and runs workshops designed around the students' needs. For more info or to schedule a workshop contact Trent at 970.568.3299 or visit his website.
Dr. Lee Carter
Dr. Lee Carter runs the Rocky Mountain School of Woodturning. The school is located at 4625 Kiva Dr, La Porte, CO 80535. Please call Lee at 970.221.4382 or email him at leecarterrmsw@yahoo.com for more information.
Curt Theobald
Curt Theobald runs segmented turning workshops where he demonstrates the process he uses to come up with some of his amazing pieces. Please call Curt at 307.245.3310 or visit his wesbite for more information.
John Giem
Individual or small group woodworking instruction customized to the needs of the student. Offering both woodworking on the lathe and combined with regular power tools. Classes are held in John's workshop in Fort Collins, CO, which is equipped with a complete set of woodworking tools. Contact John to discuss your interests and needs, (970)223-0844, home phone or (970)227-6618, cell phone or email at
jgiem@comcast.net
David Nittmann
Airbrush-On-Wood: airbrushes, accessories and quality woodart specific paint. Lessons available contact David Nittmann at david@davidnittmann.com , phone 303 579 6744 or visit his website.
Katherine Kowalski
Woodturner & Contemporary Artist offering private/small group instruction in basic and intermediate woodturning, as well
as specialized advanced classes in fine spindlework, and color theory/technique. Classes held at Katherine's shop in Cheyenne, WY. E-mail: katherine@daystarhandworks.com or phone: 307-220-0130
Visit her website.