In 40 years, Phil has taught workshops for nearly 2000 students. The woodturners who have started or tuned up their skills with me are now some of the finest turners in the region.
For the Zumbro Valley Woodturners Phil will demonstrate the basics (and some advanced) methods for turning captive rings to ‘practice’ the presentation he will be delivering at the AAW Symposium this summer.
Kransekake, The Lovers’ Ring Tree
Inspired by the Norwegian wedding cake, Phil’s turned Kransekake is a unique tree of rings with rich and ancient symbolism for marriage and loving relationships. Phil turns his specially-designed Kransekake trees, rings and all, from one piece of sugar maple or walnut.
YouTube video of Phil turning a Kransekake
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxULrUVljFU&authuser=
By: On: 04/17/2025
Show And Tell
Jerry Ritter: Lidded Box Inside a Sphere
Scott Shonkwiler: M&M Container
Mike Denney: Natural Edge Bowl with Eggs
Greta Gosewisch: Spindle with Accents
Dave Erickson: Closed Form with resin
Dave Erickson: Bowls with resin
David Susag: Ash Mallet and Mandrels for foot-powered lathe
Chuck Symes: Live-Edge Flame Ash Bowl
Chuck Symes: Hackberry and Walnut Bowl
Chuck Symes: Maple Bowl with White Oak Bottom
Brent Larson: Finished Point Tools from March Meeting
Lynette Richter: Silver Maple and Apple Twig Pots with a Top