North Alabama Wood Crafters Free Demo and Meeting

This Month's Free Demonstration: Turning a Spindle on the Lathe

Join us for a free, live demonstration showcasing the craft of woodturning. Watch as a skilled turner transforms a simple block of wood into a smooth, beautifully shaped spindle using a traditional wood lathe. This session is perfect for beginners, hobbyists, and anyone curious about working with wood.

What You’ll Learn

• How a wood lathe works and how to set it up safely

• The step‑by‑step process of turning a spindle

• Tool techniques such as roughing, shaping beads and coves, and making clean finishing cuts

• Tips for choosing wood, sharpening tools, and achieving smooth surfaces

What You Can Make with Spindle Turning

Spindle turning is the foundation for countless woodworking projects, including:

• Table and chair legs

• Rolling pins and mallets

• Tool handles

• Candle holders and finials

• Decorative ornaments and small craft items

Come see the process up close, ask questions, and discover how accessible and rewarding woodturning can be.

About Your Instructor:  Bob Hovde is an accomplished woodturner/woodcrafter with over 20 years of experience turning wood. Bob is a member of the American Association of Woodturners and is the Past aPresident of the North Alablama Woodcrafters.

The North Alabama Wood Crafters (NAWC) organization is a collection of committed woodworkers who produce everything from furniture to instruments. The group has monthly meetings and travels to local craft fairs to demonstrate various facets of woodworking, such as woodturning, carving, and marquetry.

One of NAWC’s goals, in addition to sharing the beauty of woodcraft with others, is to provide a forum and network for woodcrafters to develop their woodworking knowledge and skills.eir woodworking knowledge and skills.