Jim teaches both group and individual classes. One-day group classes are scheduled at Woodcraft,
Dublin, CA and extended programs are offered through the Mount Diablo Adult Education.
Winter 2010 Brochure for MDAE Pleasant Hill Woodturning Classes (in PDF format)
Introduction To Wood Turning (MDAE course number #95744034)
Time: January 13 – arch 17, 2010
Duration: Ten weeks, 3 hours per week
Requirements: Personal safety gear provided
Rate: $107.00
Description: This course introduces students to the art and processes of turning wood on the
lathe. We will cover basic cuts, tools and techniques and safe lathe operations. During this course
several projects will be completed such as tool handles, bud vases, pens, candlesticks, and other
between-the-centers projects selected to advance skill development. Special focus will be on the
use of the shallow fluted gouge and skew chisel.
Contact: Mount Diablo School District, Adult Education Division (MDAE) for schedule and
registration. (925) 937-1530
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Wood Turning Basics Handout - Body
Introduction to Wood Turning - Activities
Turning Wood Bowls (MDAE course number #95744032)
Time January 14 – March 18, 2010
Duration: Ten weeks, 3 hours per week
Requirements: Personal safety gear provided
Rate: $107.00
Description: This course continues basic wood turning instruction begun with Introduction To
Wood Turning (spindles) course. Students will turn both green wood and dry wood bowls: finished
edge and natural edged, standard and thin walled. Instruction will include harvesting and
preparing locally cut trees into bowl blanks. The tools of use will primarily be the deep-fluted
gouge and bowl scrapers.
Contact: Mount Diablo School District, Adult Education Division (MDAE) for schedule and
registration. (925) 937-1530
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Turning Wood Bowls
End Grain Turning (MDAE course number #95744046)
Time: Not offered in Winter Semester
Duration: Ten weeks, 3 hours per week
Requirements: Personal safety gear provided
Rate: $107.00
Description: This class is for wood turners who are interested in expanding their skills by turning
goblets, hollow vessels, and end grain bowls. Tasks require more advanced skills and tools to
address complex issues of “blind turning” projects. Each session will feature discussion,
feedback, and hands on turning activities. Prerequisite: Woodturning — Introduction or
equivalent.
Contact: Mount Diablo School District, Adult Education Division (MDAE) for schedule and
registration. (925) 937-1530
Surface Embellishment for Wood (MDAE course number #95644063)
Time: January 14 – Mach 25, 2010
Duration: Nine weeks, 3 hours per week
Requirements: Personal safety gear provided
Rate: $96.00
Description: This course introduces various methods for decorating wood surfaces. Techniques
such as carving, burning, staining, piercing, and stone inlay techniques will be discussed and
demonstrated. Participants will have limited time to practice these techniques on sample
materials.
Contact: Mount Diablo School District, Adult Education Division (MDAE) for schedule and
registration. (925) 937-1530
Introduction to Segmented Turning (MDAE course number #95744054)
Time: Not offered in Winter semester
Duration: Nine weeks, 3 hours per week
Prerequisite: Woodturning Basics or Introduction and/or equivalent.
Rate: $96.00
Description: Building and turning segmented vessels requires special skills and precise cutting the
building of vessel components. Planning, layout and pre-assembly will represent 70-80% of the
project. Build a common project by using the table saw, sander and band clamp. Bring 2 board
feet of a hardwood and a 3/4 board foot of contrasting color hardwood to the first class. Other
required items will be discussed during the first session.
Contact: Mount Diablo School District, Adult Education Division (MDAE) for schedule and
registration. (925) 937-1530
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Turning Segmented Vessels
Segment Edge Estimation Table
Segmented Turning Resources
Student Project 1 - 10 Ring Vessel
Student Project 2 - Small Vessel
Student Project 3 - Open Bowl
Woodturning Projects (MDAE course number #95744075)
Time: January 14 – March 18, 2010
Duration: Ten weeks, 3 hours per week
Prerequisite: Woodturning Basics or Introduction and/or equivalent.
Rate: $107.00
Description: In this course, learn new woodturning skills while completing interesting, easy
projects like a wood pen, Tagua nut hollow vessel, small lidded box, or bottle stopper. Only basic
skills will be required. Come practice and explore ideas. – Jim Rodgers, Instructor
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Contact: Mount Diablo School District, Adult Education Division (MDAE) for schedule and
registration. (925) 937-1530
Woodturning Preview (MDAE course number #95744074)
Time: Saturday, February 6, 2010
Duration: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (half hour for lunch)
Prerequisite: None
Rate: $27.00
Description: Don’t know if you will enjoy woodturning as a hobby? Take this one day
introduction to the basics of woodturning and find out! Bring your own safety glasses. – Staff,
Instructor
Contact: Mount Diablo School District, Adult Education Division (MDAE) for schedule and
registration. (925) 937-1530
Woodturning Sharpening Techniques (MDAE course number #95744073)
Time: Saturday, February 20, 2010
Duration: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (half hour for lunch)
Prerequisite: None
Rate: $37.00
Description: Learn and practice both hand and fixture sharpening techniques for all turning
tools. Bring your own tools to sharpen, discuss possible grinds and sharpening accessories. Bring
safety glasses. – Jim Rodgers, Instructor
Contact: Mount Diablo School District, Adult Education Division (MDAE) for schedule and
registration. (925) 937-1530
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One day training classes offered at Woodcraft, Dublin CA. For schedule of upcoming classes
Contact Woodcraft at (925) 875-9988.
Introduction to Wood Lathes (Turning 101)
Duration: One full day.
Requirements: None.
Rate: Contact Woodcraft, Dublin CA for schedule, costs, and reservations.
Description: A beginning course in the safe use of the wood lathe and its tools including
completion of a bud vase project.
Turning Finished-Edge Bowls
Duration: One full day.
Requirements: Completion of basic lathe skills training.
Rate: Contact Woodcraft, Dublin CA for schedule, costs, and reservations.
Description: A beginning course on the use of the bowl gouge by turning a finished edge dry wood
bowl using both a scroll chuck and a jam chuck.
Turning Natural-Edge Bowls
Duration: One full day.
Requirements: Completion of basic lathe skills training, and experience in turning finished-edged
bowls.
Rate: Contact Woodcraft, Dublin CA for schedule, costs, and reservations.
Description: An intermediate course on bowl turning focusing on proper mounting, centering,
adjusting and thin wall turning.
Two Pens In One Day
Duration: Full day.
Requirements: Basic wood lathe skills.
Rate: Contact Woodcraft, Dublin CA for schedule, costs, and reservations.
Description: An introduction to turning wood pens from purchased kits. Focus will be on the
steps, tools and process for two of the most popular kit fowls. Class will also address different
finishing techniques include the CA glue finish.
Making Hollow Christmas Ornaments
Duration: Two day.
Requirements: Basic wood lathe skills.
Rate: Contact Woodcraft, Dublin CA for schedule, costs, and reservations.
Description: A two-day course focused on making hollow ornaments with small detailed finials.
The first day will focus on making the necessary tools for hollowing small ornament balls. The
second day will cover making the ornaments including hollowing, turning finials, and assembling.
Using the Skew Chisel
Duration: Half day.
Requirements: Intermediate turning skills.
Rate: Contact Woodcraft, Dublin CA for schedule, costs, and reservations.
Description: A course focused on developing specific skills in mastering the five basic cuts of the
skew chisel. Course will also discuss sharpening and honing techniques.
Sharpening Lathe Tools
Duration: Half day.
Requirements: Basic wood lathe skills and lots of dull turning tools.
Rate: Contact Woodcraft, Dublin CA for schedule, costs, and reservations.
Description: A hands-on sharpening course for all lathe tools in routine use. Jigs, fixtures and
hand sharpening methods will be demonstrated and tried by the participants.