for the advancement and promotion of the craft of woodturning

New Turning Project

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Richard displayed this lovely ring box earlier in the season and was asked how he made it.
So here is the link to the project.


Thursday, January 22nd, is Skills Night

We will be turning tea light holders. ·



A face shield is necessary and should be basic equipment in any woodturner’s shop. Bring any or all of the following tools (sharpened):

  • Parting tool
  • Roughing gouge
  • Spindle gouge (3/8" or 1/2" is best)
  • 1.5 in. forstner bit (if you have one)

There will be some tools available if you are short.
Do not bring sandpaper.

Please note that safety rules will be rigorously enforced:

  • Safety glasses (at minimum) must be worn for small spindle turning
  • Full face shield must be worn for larger pieces or cross grain turning
  • All jewellery must be removed
  • Loose long sleeves must be tied off or rolled up
  • Tool rests may not be moved or adjusted while lathe is running
  • No sanding during skills night turning sessions

Thursday, January 8th, was our first General Meeting of 2026

Jim Williams, our demonstrator, titled this project.

“The Loons Are Coming”,

and involves turning, carving, and milk paints.



Happy New Year WGO Members!


I hope you all enjoyed a happy and healthy holiday season.

Here are some examples of Jim’s work:

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Here is Jim’s bio: Jim is the current President of the Kawartha Woodturners Guild. He has obtained a great deal of experience and knowledge in a very short time. He just started turning in 2019 and, at that time, attended a Hands On retreat in Texas. Later in 2020 he did one-to-one classes with Chris Ramsey in Kentucky and in 2022 he also did classes with JoHannes Michelson in Vermont. Jim has demonstrated at regional clubs and was a guest demonstrator at the Southwest Association of Woodturners (SWAT) Symposium in Texas.

All of this has helped to hone his skills in making unique wooden hats. He has attended a number of AAW regional symposiums to further his woodturning education and his pieces were featured in the AAW Journal in Oct 2022. You can find out a bit more about Jim and his work from his website www.turningtrees.ca and his Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100036417909688.

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Brian Clifford's woodturning resources

This site was built by Brian Clifford over many years and features many articles, plans and videos that are of interest to novice and advanced woodturners alike. Brian has decided to retire and was going to allow the site to lapse; however, the WGO has agreed to host it on his behalf to ensure this great resource continues to be available. Please have browse and enjoy it here

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