North Alabama Wood Crafters Free Demo and Meeting

This Month's Free Demonstration: How to Sharpen Lathe Tools

A Hands‑On Woodworking Demonstration

Unlock smoother cuts and better control at the lathe with this skill‑boosting sharpening demonstration. Learn how to grind, hone, and maintain gouges, skews, scrapers, and parting tools for crisp, clean performance. You’ll see proper bevel angles, safe grinder technique, and the simple motions that keep tools razor‑sharp and ready for any turning project. A must‑see for beginners looking to build confidence and a valuable refresher for experienced turners.

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.