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Who are we...?

The Mid-Columbia Woodturners Association (MCWT) is a woodturning club recognized by the American Association of Woodturners (AAW).  Our interest include training for our members, public outreach such as teaching students, and having a great time together!  Our 80+ members come from towns such as the Tri-cities, Yakima, Prossor, Walla Walla, Milton Freewater, Hermiston, and Moscow ID.

Are you interested in learning more, while spending time with fun people who love woodturning?  If so, you can join us for $35 per year, or $45 for your entire family. 


     What you get
      - Access to 6 new Powermatic lathes
      -  Meet fun, talented woodturners
      - Attendance at monthly demonstrations
      - Training from world renowned experts
      - Info on tools, wood, and tips

To join, click here

For questions please contact one of our board members here.

 

 

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The March Monthly Challenge is to create an Animal, Some part of it must be turned.




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Oregon WoodTurning Symposium

The Oregon Woodturning Symposium invites you to explore its Instant Gallery, featuring hundreds of hand-turned wooden artworks crafted by talented artisans.

 

Visit with wood and tool vendors, offering unique products and supplies for enthusiasts and professionals. On Saturday, see live demonstrations of a working sawmill and a foot-powered treadle lathe (a manually operated machine for shaping wood).

Support local hunger relief efforts by participating in our Empty Bowls fundraiser, benefiting Linn Benton Food Share. For just $25, take home a one-of-a-kind wooden bowl.

When:

Friday, March 14, 10 AM–5 PM

Saturday, March 15, 10 AM–5 PM

Where:

Linn County Expo Center, Albany, Oregon

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This chart provides recommendations on lathe speed (RPM), for various diameter pieces. It was discussed and provided by Dave Behren at our February meeting

This is the first piece created by one of our newer members.

Congratulations to Pete Adee on a job well done!

AAW

Mid-Columbia Woodturners is a registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit local chapter of the American Association of Woodturners, which has over 13,000 members and 330+ chapters in the United States and abroad.