Forestry 185: Woodturning And Forest Conservation (level 1) Fall Semester
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Forestry 185: Woodturning and Forest Conservation (Level 1) Fall Semester 2009 Credit Hours: 1 Instructors: Ralph Tursini [email protected] 184 John Putnam Dr. Cambridge, VT 05444 Studio: 802 644-5131 Home: 802-644-5374
David Brynn [email protected] 326 UVM Aiken Center Burlington, VT 05401 Office: 802 453-7728 Home 802 453-4651
Overview: The goal of this course is to improve the student’s awareness and understanding of the key elements of forest conservation and use. Participants will be introduced to the criteria of the Montreal Process for Sustainable Forestry in Temperate Forests. Common tree and wood ID will be a component of the course. In addition, participants will be introduced to the processes involved in converting standing trees into functional wooden bowls. Students will learn the foundations of lathe operation and safety, tool control, and cutting techniques for safe and efficient turning. Students will learn how to turn objects according to a basic design and with respect to wood structure and properties. There will be hands-on demonstrations and some lecture. Prerequisites: none. Location: All classes will be held at the Jericho Research Forest and Conservation Center. Students are responsible for their own transportation and are encouraged to arrange a carpool. The Aiken loading dock provides a convenient meeting place. Allow 30 minutes for a comfortable travel time from there. Directions: From Burlington, take I-89 South to exit 11 (Richmond), turn left off the exit ramp going under the interstate and turn right onto Rt. 117. Travel for about 3 miles down Rt. 117 and take a right onto Barber Farm Road. About a 1/2 mile down Barber Farm Road take a right onto Tarbox Road. Tarbox is a dirt road and may be in poor condition during the rainy/mud season. About a 1/2 mile down Tarbox the road forks, bear to the right and this road will lead you to the UVM Thompson House on the Jericho Research Forest. Topics and Sequence: Day 1: Welcome to JRF and history. Course introduction and overview. Review of required journal. Liability waiver. Tree felling – natural history, site, tree species, review plan, & give thanks. Components of tree & wood – grain, defects, character, fiber, & moisture. Bowl blank preparation. Forwarding to shop. Demonstration of final bowl blank preparation. Introduction to lathe and associated tools.
Divide into two groups – take turns on lathe and complete bowl blank preparation. Regroup – focus on journals. Questions. Day 2: Healthy forests overview & forest walk focusing on access. Rough shaping of the bowl blank. Elements of humble bowl design and sketching. Day 3: Forestry – vegetation analysis and planning Finishing outside bowl profile. Preparing tenon. Hollowing inside of bowl.
Day 4: Wood identification. Forest conservation activity & tree marking.
Turning the bowl bottom. Finishing the bowl. Flatbread celebration & sharing.
Assignments: 1. Each student is expected to keep a journal for the duration of the course. A copy will be due no later than one week after the last class. This is to be emailed to both instructors unless prior arrangements are made for submission. Elements should include observations and thoughts, both technical and conceptual. A successful journal will serve as a learning tool for reflection and reinforcement for the student during and after the course. For the instructors, the journals will complete a valuable feedback loop helping us see how the students understood the content. 2. An important part of any creative design process is planning. A humble bowl design sketch will be provided by instructors. The provided sketch will: be drawn to scale; show the rough turned blank profile; and show a cross sectional bowl profile of interior and exterior surfaces. After roughing the outside of their bowl blank, all students will create a plan for producing a bowl matching the provided design and review that plan with the instructor before proceeding. Due Dates and Grading: Journal: one week from last class day. Bowl plan: before continuing on to turn final bowl profile. Components of the grade include attendance, journal, and bowl plan. Other Elements: There will be an indoor shop component and an outdoor forest component to the class. Come prepared for the season: rain gear, multiple layers, and insect repellent. For the shop, please have close-toed shoes. Spring and fall classes can be quite cool inside and outside so again layers are helpful. Clothing should be warm yet not too bulky to provide the most comfort while working. Attendance at each class will be required as the technical nature of the content builds upon previous content. Please get in touch with the instructors as soon as possible regarding extenuating circumstances. No student will perfect the woodturning techniques we are using within the timeframe we have. Instead, success at the lathe will appear as a steadily improving control of body, mind, and tool throughout the class. A successful bowl may show only a couple examples of clean cuts with many more imperfections. This is okay. Some students will not complete a bowl. Partially completed pieces are always better than rushed work. Safety is Job One! We want to create a comfortable working and learning environment. Safety is one essential element of this. We will be working with tools and machinery capable of inflicting severe injury. Come to each class with a clear and open mindset. Please leave mental and physical distractions at the door during the class. While working with the tools, if you feel uncomfortable or unsure please stop and inform the instructor before proceeding. Bibliography / Recommended reading: Hoadley, Bruce R. Understanding Wood: A Craftsman's Guide to Wood Technology. Revised 2nd. Edition. Taunton, 2000. Raffan, Richard. Turned-Bowl Design. Taunton, 1987. Aldo Leopold, ‘The Land Ethic’ from A Sand County Almanac Vermont Family Forests, ‘A Forest Management Checklist’ Wendell Berry, ‘Conserving Community’ essay from Another Turn of the Crank
David Brynn [email protected] 326 UVM Aiken Center Burlington, VT 05401 Office: 802 453-7728 Home 802 453-4651
Overview: The goal of this course is to improve the student’s awareness and understanding of the key elements of forest conservation and use. Participants will be introduced to the criteria of the Montreal Process for Sustainable Forestry in Temperate Forests. Common tree and wood ID will be a component of the course. In addition, participants will be introduced to the processes involved in converting standing trees into functional wooden bowls. Students will learn the foundations of lathe operation and safety, tool control, and cutting techniques for safe and efficient turning. Students will learn how to turn objects according to a basic design and with respect to wood structure and properties. There will be hands-on demonstrations and some lecture. Prerequisites: none. Location: All classes will be held at the Jericho Research Forest and Conservation Center. Students are responsible for their own transportation and are encouraged to arrange a carpool. The Aiken loading dock provides a convenient meeting place. Allow 30 minutes for a comfortable travel time from there. Directions: From Burlington, take I-89 South to exit 11 (Richmond), turn left off the exit ramp going under the interstate and turn right onto Rt. 117. Travel for about 3 miles down Rt. 117 and take a right onto Barber Farm Road. About a 1/2 mile down Barber Farm Road take a right onto Tarbox Road. Tarbox is a dirt road and may be in poor condition during the rainy/mud season. About a 1/2 mile down Tarbox the road forks, bear to the right and this road will lead you to the UVM Thompson House on the Jericho Research Forest. Topics and Sequence: Day 1: Welcome to JRF and history. Course introduction and overview. Review of required journal. Liability waiver. Tree felling – natural history, site, tree species, review plan, & give thanks. Components of tree & wood – grain, defects, character, fiber, & moisture. Bowl blank preparation. Forwarding to shop. Demonstration of final bowl blank preparation. Introduction to lathe and associated tools.
Divide into two groups – take turns on lathe and complete bowl blank preparation. Regroup – focus on journals. Questions. Day 2: Healthy forests overview & forest walk focusing on access. Rough shaping of the bowl blank. Elements of humble bowl design and sketching. Day 3: Forestry – vegetation analysis and planning Finishing outside bowl profile. Preparing tenon. Hollowing inside of bowl.
Day 4: Wood identification. Forest conservation activity & tree marking.
Turning the bowl bottom. Finishing the bowl. Flatbread celebration & sharing.
Assignments: 1. Each student is expected to keep a journal for the duration of the course. A copy will be due no later than one week after the last class. This is to be emailed to both instructors unless prior arrangements are made for submission. Elements should include observations and thoughts, both technical and conceptual. A successful journal will serve as a learning tool for reflection and reinforcement for the student during and after the course. For the instructors, the journals will complete a valuable feedback loop helping us see how the students understood the content. 2. An important part of any creative design process is planning. A humble bowl design sketch will be provided by instructors. The provided sketch will: be drawn to scale; show the rough turned blank profile; and show a cross sectional bowl profile of interior and exterior surfaces. After roughing the outside of their bowl blank, all students will create a plan for producing a bowl matching the provided design and review that plan with the instructor before proceeding. Due Dates and Grading: Journal: one week from last class day. Bowl plan: before continuing on to turn final bowl profile. Components of the grade include attendance, journal, and bowl plan. Other Elements: There will be an indoor shop component and an outdoor forest component to the class. Come prepared for the season: rain gear, multiple layers, and insect repellent. For the shop, please have close-toed shoes. Spring and fall classes can be quite cool inside and outside so again layers are helpful. Clothing should be warm yet not too bulky to provide the most comfort while working. Attendance at each class will be required as the technical nature of the content builds upon previous content. Please get in touch with the instructors as soon as possible regarding extenuating circumstances. No student will perfect the woodturning techniques we are using within the timeframe we have. Instead, success at the lathe will appear as a steadily improving control of body, mind, and tool throughout the class. A successful bowl may show only a couple examples of clean cuts with many more imperfections. This is okay. Some students will not complete a bowl. Partially completed pieces are always better than rushed work. Safety is Job One! We want to create a comfortable working and learning environment. Safety is one essential element of this. We will be working with tools and machinery capable of inflicting severe injury. Come to each class with a clear and open mindset. Please leave mental and physical distractions at the door during the class. While working with the tools, if you feel uncomfortable or unsure please stop and inform the instructor before proceeding. Bibliography / Recommended reading: Hoadley, Bruce R. Understanding Wood: A Craftsman's Guide to Wood Technology. Revised 2nd. Edition. Taunton, 2000. Raffan, Richard. Turned-Bowl Design. Taunton, 1987. Aldo Leopold, ‘The Land Ethic’ from A Sand County Almanac Vermont Family Forests, ‘A Forest Management Checklist’ Wendell Berry, ‘Conserving Community’ essay from Another Turn of the Crank
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