Our 2026 SPSW Program begins with a fun and twisted focus on spindle turning. Rick Rich is back once again. This time Rick will demonstrate making a Turmkreisel. Simple translations to English include tower spinner or pedestal spinner. Rick Rich is a professional woodturner from Clark County, Washington. He is …
Due to a power outage at the Allmendinger Center in December, it was necessary to cancel our Holiday Party. We would like to invite you to our newly scheduled Holiday Party, “Turning Resolutions in 2026”. Date: January 8, 2026 Time: 6pm* Place: Allmendinger Center in Puyallup What to expect: Potluck …
December: Annual Christmas Party for the family Here are the details: • Potluck food assignments by last name o A—I: Main Dish o J—P: Salad/Side Dish o Q—Z: Dessert • Gift Exchange: Does not have to be a turned piece, but exchanging wood turned items is okay. No gag gifts, …
At our November 20th membership meeting the following people were elected to serve on the Board of Directors for 2026. President: Kathy Garlick Vice President: Ed White Secretary: Mark Gilbert Treasurer: Pam Parson Newsletter: Suzette Edwards Membership: Brandi Lowrance Webmaster: Tim Spaulding Store Sales: John Howard Industry Coordinator/Outreach: Ethan Green …
After using that new bowl gouge, spindle gouge, skew or negative rake scraper for your latest project you may have noticed that the shavings no longer curl off the edge. Maybe you notice the shavings are somewhat dusty, or the surface finish is a bit fuzzy in places. Looking closer …
