Course Number : 104

Instructor : Jack Hopkins

Course Description:

· Skills and knowledge to be gained. Participants will learn how to design and produce a small, lathe-turned article in the form of a cigar-type (large) ballpoint pen. Participants will learn how to select appropriate wood and prepare it for turning. Finally, they will turn, finish and assemble a pen.

· Machines and tools to be used. Participants will use the band saw and drill press to prepare the stock and will turn the pen body on a lathe using appropriate lathe turning tools with the material mounted on a mandrel (mounting device).

· Learning process/procedure. The process will be presented and demonstrated by the teacher and then participants will produce a unique pen employing the demonstrated skills.

· Prerequisite skills; what level of competency/expertise is required for safe, successful participation. Intermediate lathe turning skills are required. Course #101 (Basic Spindle Turning) is available for those who may need additional preparation.

· Project/product to be made. Each participant will make a cigar-type (large) ballpoint pen.

· Duration of course. Two sessions of two hours each.

· Cost of materials beyond $10 fee. There may be costs for materials beyond the fee depending upon the availability of appropriate wood.

(02-22-08)