Upcoming Demo
Processing a Log
September 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM
400 E Hickory St
Denton TX 76201
Vendor of the Month
Woodturning Tool Store
September 1, 2026 through September 30, 2026
The vendor of Month for September is Woodturning Tool Store.
Between September 1st and September 30th 2026, members can get a 10% discount on regularly priced merchandise. This cannot be combined with other coupons/discounts and does not apply to sale items.
September Demonstration
Processing a Log
The September demonstration is to show how to process a log to make usable blanks, both bowl and spindle. There are many ways to process a green log depending on how the log is shaped. The demo will show where the blanks are situated within the log and what parts of the log to avoid.
We will show how to mount different shapes to the lathe for turning for best results.
The Presenter
Gene Colley
Gene is one of the founding members of Golden Triangle Woodturners.
Gene has been turning since he was 12 years old, starting with an old lathe
hanging in his Grandfather's garage.
September President's Challenge: 2026 Collaboration Challenge
Phase 1
Turn a box, its that easy! It can be any kind of box with any style of lid: friction fit, loose fit, threaded, whatever as long as its a box.
Specifics:
Interior dimensions – 2.5 to 4 inch diameter and a 2.5 to 4 inch depth (Highly recommend 4 inch depth)
Exterior – any design, any finish, any style, any size as long as it is a finished box.
When – Due at the September meeting. This is also the President’s Challenge so you’ll get tickets for the monthly raffle for participating as well!
What’s Next – Boxes will be randomly traded between participants at the September Meeting after being voted on for the best box.
Phase 2:
Turn an ornament – It should compliment the box. It can be a style that hangs, sits on a flat surface, whatever as long as its an ornament. (Examples: snowman, bird, tree, ball and finial, lantern, etc)
Dimensions – Must fit inside of the box you received. (This is why I recommend making a box at the larger size of the maximum range of 4 inches)
When – Due at the November meeting. It must be complete.
What’s Next – The boxes and ornaments will be turned in and voted on for the best ornament.
Phase 3:
Awards! - We will vote at the Christmas party for the best combined box and ornament.
The winners for the Best Box, Best Ornament, and Best Combined will be announced and each winner will receive $100!
2026 Collaboration Challenge
Phase 2
Turn an ornament – It should compliment the box. It can be a style that hangs, sits on a flat surface, whatever as long as its an ornament. (Examples: snowman, bird, tree, ball and finial, lantern, etc)
Dimensions – Must fit inside of the box you received. (This is why I recommend making a box at the larger size of the maximum range of 4 inches)
When – Due at the November meeting. It must be complete.
What’s Next – The boxes and ornaments will be turned in and voted on for the best ornament.
2026 Collaboration Challenge
Phase 3
Awards! - We will vote at the Christmas party for the best combined box and ornament.
The winners for the Best Box, Best Ornament, and Best Combined will be announced and each winner will receive $100!
August Meeting
Mini Cowboy Hat
August 3, 2026
Kevin Felderhoff demonstrated how to make a miniature cowboy hat. Kevin walked through the steps from picking the wood to use, mounting the blank, turning the cowboy hat and finally shaping the hat. Kevin gave insight into the the potential issues that may be encountered and how to avoid them, as well as the techniques for determining the size and shape of the finished hat. Kevin utilized light to check the thickness of the hat and custom jigs to turn to hold and shape the hat.
August President's Challenge
Bowls for Empty Bowls
The challenge for August was to turn a bowl for the Empty Bowls program. Numerous bowls were turned and special thanks to all the members who contributed to this worthwhile cause.
Future Events
Upcoming Demos
- Oct 5, 2026, 7:00 PM Demo: Holey Bowleys Demonstrator: Dan Zobel
- Nov 2, 2026, 7:00 PM Demo: Embellishments including Guilding Demonstrator: Chip Sutherland
- Jan 4, 2027, 7:00 PM Demo: TBD Demonstrator: TBD
Public Events
- Sep 12, 2026, 7:30 AM Public Event: Arts & Autos Denton TX
Upcoming Classes
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Sep 19, 2026, 8:30 AM
Processing a Log
Open shop to process a log into bowl blanks. This will be a hands-on workshop based on the September demonstration.
Bring a log and a chainsaw, if you have one, to Gene's shop and we will look at the best way to cut it up to give you the bowl shapes and sizes that you like to turn. If you want to turn just a regular side-grain bowl or if you want to do a natural edge, we will cover that as well for everyone. Please sign up on the website. -
Oct 10, 2026, 8:30 AM
Create a router jig to add fluting to a turned piece
We will be building and teaching you how to use router jigs to use on your woodturning. Whether you want to make tapers or flutes on a spindle or cut dovetails to make a table; we can work together to make the process easier. You will need to bring 3/4" sanded plywood (no sheathing) and 1 1/4" screws to build your box, if you are wanting one for yourself. Bring the router that you intend to use and your router bits. If you aren't sure what bits to bring, call Gene to discuss.
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Oct 17, 2026, 9:00 AM
Train the Trainer
Many of our club members have some great ideas that they use in their own shops. Many have that one special thing that they like to turn. As a club, we appreciate the folks that are willing to share those ideas and skills with us. Sometimes you may consider sharing with the club, but are a little timid about getting up in front of a group or putting on a microphone. Sometimes you really aren't sure what the process is to do the club demo. You might even just want to do a club demo, but don't know what you would like to present. Maybe this is a great time to get ideas.
Well, this is a great opportunity to get with others in the club that have presented demos and get their advice and feedback. Club demos need to be informative and clearly presented in the allotted timeframe. Join us for an informative and interactive discussion. Bring your ideas and use a lathe to practice in front of the team.
We will meet at Gene's shop and have access to the same type of lathe in the club. Please sign up on the web site. There is no charge for the class.
Register in the Member Area.