WTSWMO holds monthly meetings the 4th Saturday of each month.
Note: due to scheduling issues, Aug 16 and Oct 18 are 3rd Saturdays.
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Special Announcement!
Don Washam Tool Sale
This Saturday, April 26th at NOON. (Do NOT arrive prior to NOON). No sales will take place until NOON.
Don is downsizing his shop and has many great tools for sale.
Jet 1642VS Lathe: 2 hp/220v version
This is an upscaled version of the 2 larger white lathes at the clubhouse. The 220v motor provides more oomph.
Laguna Revo 1216 lathe x 2. That’s right, he has 2 of these lathes, and one of them has the extended bed for when length matters.
Grizzly 17in bandsaw. This is also 2hp/220v and comes with new extra blades.
2 bag/22ov dust collector to protect your lungs and keep your shop sparkling.
Carter Products bandsaw circle cutting jig.
Sharpening system: Details on Saturday.
And more, More, MORE!!
Address is 3226 N Delaware, Springfield, MO. (Link to Map)
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Next Monthly Meeting
May 24th
Location
Darr Agricultural Center
2401 S. Kansas Expressway
(Just South of FedMed)
(Just North of the Sunset Pedestrian Bridge)
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9 am: Meet and Greet
10 am: Meeting
May Challenge
There is no challenge for April, but the May challenge has already been announced.
Theme: Flowers
Anything you like that says flowers to you.
Challenge pieces are to be turned specifically for this event. 3 levels – beginner, intermediate, advanced – with cash prizes.
April Wrap-up
Thank you to Don Banon for skewling us on the skew. If Don’s tutelage leads you to make something with the skew, let us know. We would love to post your work and celebrate with you.
If you are not proficient in the skew, grab one and come to OTT. We can take a chuck of wood and just make shavings.
Upcoming Events
2025 Monthly meetings:
May 24, Jun 28, Jul 26, Aug 16*, Sep 27, Oct 18*, Nov 22, Dec TBA
*3rd Saturdays
Turning Events
Springfield ArtsFest: May 3, 4 (Set-up May 2)
Regional/National Symposia
Midwest PenTurners Association Gathering, Chicago. April 11-12
AAW National Symposium, June 12-15
SWAT, August 22-24
Nick Cook, Tulsa – Demo April 26. Classes available
Open Turning Tuesday
Description: OTT is a come and go anytime event from 5-8 each Tuesday, and is a great way to meet fellow turners, swap secrets, learn a few tricks of the trade, and maybe even have a cookie or cinnamon roll. All are welcome; you do not need to be a member to visit. Click address below for directions.
Clubhouse Location
3441 N Kossen Ln
Springfield MO
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