Forestry 185: Woodturning And Forest Conservation (level 2) Fall Semester
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Forestry 185: Woodturning and Forest Conservation (Level 2) 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 apply 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 explore 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 design and turn wood objects according to a basic design and with respect to wood structure and properties. There will be hands-on demonstrations and some lecture. Prerequisites: Level 1or permission of instructor. 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 back. Course introduction and overview. Review of requirements: bowl sketch design; completed bowl; artist’s narrative; and presentation. Liability waiver. Review examples of design. First draft design sketch. Tree felling – natural history, site, tree species, review plan, & give thanks. Review components of tree & wood – grain, defects, character, fiber, & moisture.
Forest walk to explore a variety of turning blank possibilities Bowl blank chainsaw preparation and refine design. Forwarding to shop. Review lathe and associated tools. Introduction to sharpening. Divide into two groups – bowl blank preparation with bandsaw, tool sharpening and turning. Regroup – focus on expectations & questions. Day 2: Healthy forests review, sample plots for forest vegetation analysis, & access design.
Rough shaping of the bowl blank, rough in tenon. Refine final elements of humble bowl sketch. Turn outside profile, make finishing cuts. Define tenon. Day 3: Forestry – conservation plan and layout including tree marking. Hollowing inside of bowl.
Reverse chucking & finish bottom. Day 4: Wood identification. Complete forest conservation activity. Turning the bowl bottom. Finishing the bowl. Flatbread celebration & sharing.
Assignments: 1. Each student is expected to submit: a final bowl sketch design; a completed bowl. A brief narrative will be presented by each student to the class at the flatbread celebration. Due Dates and Grading: Bowl sketch /design, bowl, narrative, and presentation are due on the final day of class. Other components of the grade include attendance. 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. 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. The Art of Turned Bowls. Taunton, 2008. 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 apply 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 explore 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 design and turn wood objects according to a basic design and with respect to wood structure and properties. There will be hands-on demonstrations and some lecture. Prerequisites: Level 1or permission of instructor. 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 back. Course introduction and overview. Review of requirements: bowl sketch design; completed bowl; artist’s narrative; and presentation. Liability waiver. Review examples of design. First draft design sketch. Tree felling – natural history, site, tree species, review plan, & give thanks. Review components of tree & wood – grain, defects, character, fiber, & moisture.
Forest walk to explore a variety of turning blank possibilities Bowl blank chainsaw preparation and refine design. Forwarding to shop. Review lathe and associated tools. Introduction to sharpening. Divide into two groups – bowl blank preparation with bandsaw, tool sharpening and turning. Regroup – focus on expectations & questions. Day 2: Healthy forests review, sample plots for forest vegetation analysis, & access design.
Rough shaping of the bowl blank, rough in tenon. Refine final elements of humble bowl sketch. Turn outside profile, make finishing cuts. Define tenon. Day 3: Forestry – conservation plan and layout including tree marking. Hollowing inside of bowl.
Reverse chucking & finish bottom. Day 4: Wood identification. Complete forest conservation activity. Turning the bowl bottom. Finishing the bowl. Flatbread celebration & sharing.
Assignments: 1. Each student is expected to submit: a final bowl sketch design; a completed bowl. A brief narrative will be presented by each student to the class at the flatbread celebration. Due Dates and Grading: Bowl sketch /design, bowl, narrative, and presentation are due on the final day of class. Other components of the grade include attendance. 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. 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. The Art of Turned Bowls. Taunton, 2008. 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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