Palmetto Woodturners is excited to present Randy Grant!
Randy is one of our very own PWT members. He will be doing both, a HOC on Friday and a Demonstration for the club on Saturday. His topic "Banana Boat".
Randy Grant had his first woodturning experience in his uncle’s furniture-making and repair shop at the age of 15 – then took a 50-year hiatus. He was invited to a demonstration at Palmetto Woodturners (PWT) and then to a week at John C. Campbell Folk School (JCCFS) in 2013. The woodturning hook was set. Randy observed world-class turners at PWT meetings, took part in hands-on classes (HOC) at PWT, was mentored by PWT members, studied at JCCFS three times, took part in 3-day sessions at Arrowmont with the Carolina Mountain Woodturners (CMW), as well as demonstrations and HOCs at CMW. The apex of his learning experiences was a 3-day workshop with David Ellsworth with a small group in David’s gallery.
Sometimes we learn the most by teaching and Randy has done a demonstration at the Savannah River Woodturners in Augusta, SC; two workshops and demonstrations at PWT; and two workshops at CMW.
Hands-on Class
July 11, 2025, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Mann Tool & Supply, 802 Chris Drive, West Columbia, SC 29169
Cost: $50
Class Description – (10 students max)
Banana Boat Shallow Natural Edge Form.
Suggested tools:
- 5/8” and/or ¼” bowl gouges
- 5/8” and/or ¼” spindle gouges
- Parting tool
- Pyramid tool or skew
- Wall thickness calipers (optional)
Demonstration
July 12, 2025 (8:30 am to 1:00 pm - demonstration starts at 9:00am)
Mann Tool & Supply, 802 Chris Drive, West Columbia, SC 29169
Cost: $10 (You must have paid your yearly dues)