Sunday Nov 17th 2013 1 to 4 pm Pasto Agricultural Museum showcases woodturning

Posted: November 1, 2013

The first record of a mechanical continuous revolution lathe is in the form of a sketch by Leonardo da Vinci, C.1480. It depicts a treadle lathe with a crankshaft and a rather large flywheel constructed substantially from wood. This weekend, the museum’s own 1873 treadle powered lathe will run for short periods with the help of craftsmen from the Nittany Valley Woodturner’s. On a newer lathe, we will demonstrate spindle and bowl turning. Special exhibits and interpreters will provide information about how these shapes would have been fabricated and used. All visitors will receive a hand turned wooden top to decorate and take home. The Nittany Valley Woodturners is an organization dedicated to promoting woodturning through education while encouraging safety, providing a place for fellowship and for skill development on a continuing basis. Founded in 2010, the club meets monthly at the State College High School South Building. Demonstrations on a variety of subjects including identifying wood, making pens, turning natural edge bowls, turning ornaments, learning safe turning and more. The club provides opportunities to learn the basics of woodturning as well as advanced techniques. At the monthly meeting, members have an opportunity to showcase their fine work. All skill levels are encouraged to join at http://www.nittanyvalleywoodturners.org/.

Exact Drawing made with Camera Obscura of Horizontal Boring Machine by Jan Verbruggen in Woolwich Royal Brass Foundry c.1778