After a short discussion of his background and a display of luminaries in various stages of completion Joe will discuss why he chooses to use unseasoned (green) end-grain blanks. Joe will then demonstrate how he creates, designs and pierces his Butterfly Rim Bowls . Attendees will work on creating and piercing a Butterfly Rim Bowl. Attendees that don't bring a carver will be able to take turns using the instructor's carving tools. Whether attendees complete a bowl during the sawdust session or not, they will have a bowl to take home and complete in their own shop. This event is best suited for people who have experience turning bowls. Tool Logistics: The club will provide lathes, grinders, and bathroom access. Attendees will need to bring their own safety equipment (facemask, face shield and hearing protection). Bring a 6 to 8 inch diameter turning face grain or end grain blank which is 3 to 5 inches thick if you desire. A suitable blank will be provided otherwise. Unseasoned green blanks are preferred. Gloves are strongly recommended. You will also need a pencil, sandpaper and a ¾ inch or larger spindle roughing gouge. Tools for designing and piercing the vessel: pencil small set of black pigma micron pens or equivalent Bring if available: NSK Presto II or equivalent pneumatic carver with compressor and hoses OR a micromotor power carver capable of 45,000 RPM, 1/16 or 3/32 inch shank carbide cutter bits in styles 700L, 701L, inverted cone (any size), and round ball (any size) 1/8 shank kutzall or equivalent medium or coarse texturing bits (round, inverted cone, etc.) collet for carver to fit carbide cutters. *Bowl gouges ½ inch diameter or higher *Wall thickness Calipers - digital or manual. *Small LED Flashlight 500 lumens or higher *A diamond hone *A Jacobs chuck for a #2 Morse Taper tailstock - capable of ½ inch shaft drill bits *Any negative rake scraper tools you have *Your favorite gouges, skews and / or cup carbide tools (each lathe has a bowl gouge, negative rake scraper, and parting tool) Digital Caliper Recommendation: iGaging 8" Digital Outside Calipers