Category: AAW
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Badger Woodturners Annual Show and Sale
Our neighboring AAW chapter to the west, the Badger Woodturners based in Madison, WI is having their annual sale. This has been added to our Upcoming Events Page (toward the […]
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Woodturning Videos on the Internet
The following is the writer’s opinion and does not reflect the official endorsement by the Milwaukee Area Woodturners of any person or vendor. There are a lot of woodturning videos […]
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AAW Virtual Symposium – July 17 and 18
Mark your calendar for the AAW’s 2021 Virtual Symposium on July 17 and 18. You’ll have a front-row seat for live demonstrations, panel discussions, special interest topics, a trade show, […]
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AAW 2021 (Virtual) Symposium – July 17-18, 2021
The Board of the AAW has decided to cancel the in-person Symposium which was scheduled to be held in Omaha, NE July 15-18, 2021. In place of the in person […]
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2020 AAW Symposium – Louisville – Group Registration?
The AAW has opened registration to the 2020 Symposium. This year the Symposium in in Louisville, KY. The dates are June 4 through 7. The AAW offers special discounts to […]
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AAW Website Upgrade
The AAW has upgraded their website. If you are a member of the AAW you have probably received several emails on this. I had trouble signing onto the new website […]
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Newsletter for October 2019 Monthly Meeting
Hi fellow MAWT members, Next time you have that scrap of punky wood and are ready to toss it into the garbage, consider stabilizing and casting. Curt VanWeelden explained the […]
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Current AAW Topics
As a reminder, all individuals with AAW memberships that are current as of December 31, 2018, will be eligible for the annual drawing of a Powermatic 3520C lathe. That winner […]
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AAW Scholarship Nomination
For the last few years, the AAW has offered a number of scholarships to AAW members who are AAW club participants. Based on the size of our club, MAWT is […]
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New Feature on the AAW Website – Demonstrator Direct
AAW is delighted to introduce its newest Vision 2020 initiative – Demonstrator Direct, an easy-to-use, online tool designed to help facilitate connections between AAW chapters and demonstrators. With Demonstrator Direct, […]
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AAW National Board Members – Elections
Are you an AAW member? If so, you qualify to participate in the national organization by voting for the board members that you feel best represent you. The AAW Board […]
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AAW Video Tip – Biomechanics, Stance, and Posture, featuring Eric Lofstrom
A brief AAW message and important information about biomechanics, stance, and posture, featuring Eric Lofstrom (TRT 5:56) AAW Total Experience Woodturning tip: Eric Lofstron from AAW on Vimeo.
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AAW Topics for June 2018
Symposium The 2018 AAW Symposium is held later this month in Portland, Oregon. Whether or not you plan to attend the Portland Symposium, you may find the Planning Guide to […]
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Video Tips – Personal Protection Equipment with Lauren Zenreich
Total Experience Video: PPE with Lauren Zenreich AAW Total Experience Woodturning Tip: Lauren Zenreich, Personal Protection Equipment for Woodturners from AAW on Vimeo.
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Shop Tip – Protecting Wood From Chuck Jaws
This tip on Protecting Wood from Chuck Jaws is by Bill Fordney. It comes from the Woodturning Chatter section of the October 2012 issue of American Woodturner. Click here to […]
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Current AAW Membership Promotions – April 2018
The AAW is currently running the following promotions to encourage membership in the national organization: Guest membership – No Charge – By signing up for a complimentary Guest membership, you can […]
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AAW Article on Making a Kiln for Drying Wood
This article, “Kiln for Drying Wood,” by Larry Zubke, originally appeared in the June 2013 issue of American Woodturner. In this article, Larry explains how he built a drying kiln […]
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Video tip from Trent Bosch on Drying Wood
This new video in the Total Experience series includes a brief AAW message and a useful woodturning tip from Trent Bosch on Drying Wood (TRT 2:22). AAW Total Experience Woodturning […]
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Volunteer Opportunity – Women in Turning Chapter Liaison
AAW is seeking a member of our chapter (either a woman or a man) to be our chapter’s liaison with the AAW Women in Turning (WIT) committee. AAW’s goal is […]
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Video Tip on Photography from John Beaver
AAW Total Experience Woodturning Tip: John Beaver on Photography from AAW.
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Article on the use of Woodworm Screws / Screw Chucking
The AAW has shared an article by Mike Peace on the use of woodworm screws and screw chucks. A link to the article is below: Woodworm Screws
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Article on measuring bowl bottom thickness
The AAW has provided an article which shows three different gauges to use for measuring the thickness of material in bowl bottoms. The article has been added to the downloads […]
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AAW Trial Membership Offer
The AAW continues to offer the trial membership – the current flyer is shown below:
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Video Tip – How to Turn a Yo-Yo
The AAW has provided a video tip. See below:
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January Meeting Review
The Milwaukee Area Woodturners held their monthly meeting on January 8, 2018. Turn for Troops The meeting opened and after Tony said a few words, Chris Kraemer from Woodcraft of […]
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AAW Monthly Update
Trial Membership Are you a member of MAWt, but don’t belong to the AAW? This new promotion allows you to try out the AAW with a three month trial membership. […]
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2018 AAW Symposium – Portland, OR – Save the Date
The AAW will hold their 2018 Symposium in Portland, Oregon on June 14 through 17 in 2018. Click here for more information.
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Video Tip – “Sharpening and Using the Microbevel,” featuring Jimmy Clewes
AAW Total Experience Woodturning tip: Jimmy Clewes Tip from AAW on Vimeo.
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AAW’s new Total Experience video about grinder repair, featuring Glenn Lucas
AAW’s new Total Experience video about grinder repair, featuring Glenn Lucas (TRT 4:09)
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AAW 2017 Board Elections
If you are an AAW member, you are encouraged to vote in the election for board members. AAW Members to Vote for Board There are six candidates running for the […]
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Kansas City Symposium
Consider attending the 2017 Symposium in Kansas City. Click on the graphic for more information
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EXPLORE! – a new feature on the AAW Website
The AAW has a new feature that allows the user to search for articles by topic. Try it out! The tools provides an easy way to search for information by […]