Wood Turning Workshop - March 1st

Alright, the schedule and details are here. Hope you are as excited as we are!
There will be 3 door prizes as well... but what they are is a secret. You have to be here!

When: Saturday, March 1st
Where: KJP Select Hardwoods
What time: 9:30 onwards... we recommend coming early to grab a good seat/standing spot and a coffee


Valley Woodturners Club Presentation - Celebrating Woodturning in Ottawa
Part 1 - 9:30 – 3:00, Multiple Demonstrators

This portion will be an ongoing presentation of multiple subjects that will include box making, pen turning, pendants and other subjects. There will be volunteer members present to answer your questions about woodturning.

If you have an interest in woodturning, questions about the process, or just curious here is a great opportunity to share with members of the Valley Woodturners their knowledge and enthusiasm about woodturning. Also learn about the club and its benefits, as well the training and mentoring.

Don’t miss this great opportunity to share the enthusiasm!


Valley Woodturners Club Presentation
Part 2 with Bart Poulter

9:30 - 11:00 - Make a Basic Bowl
Bart will cover lathe features, safety and function; tool selection, choice and orientation & mounting of the wood blank; and different methods of mounting the blank to the lathe. He will then turn a basic bowl showing various techniques and tools. Bart will close the session with a discussion about sanding and finishing.

11:30 - 1:00 - How to turn a pepper mill
Bart will explain the basic tools and materials (solid wood and laminated blanks)
This will be followed by a step by step instruction of the creation process. Sanding and finishing will be discussed.
Bart will close the session with a description of the assembly process

1:30 - 3:00 - Boards & Burls into Blanks
Bart will discuss how to process your new (or old) found boards, burls and even logs into blanks for your next masterpiece. Learn how to read the grain, orient the blank for maximum visual effect and get the most out of the wood that you have.

Check out the Valley Woodturners website here! 

We now carry a variety of Titebond products!

You asked, we listened! We are excited to now be carrying an assortment of Titebond glues.

Original Titebond Wood Glue
Available in 16oz
Titebond Original Wood Glue is the industry standard for woodworking. It provides a strong initial tack and fast speed of set to reduce clamp time.

- Excellent sandability - Unaffected by finishes - Easy cleanup with water - Fast set - Shortens clamp time - Non-toxic

- Solvent-resistant - Not intended for exterior use or where moisture is likely.

For more detailed information, visit Titebond's Original Wood Glue page here.

Original Extend Wood Glue
Available in 16oz
Titebond Extend Wood Glue is a slower setting version of Titebond Original Wood Glue. 

- Excellent sandability - Unaffected by finishes - Excellent heat-resistance - Easy cleanup with water - Non-toxic

- Ideal for complex assemblies and bent laminations - Compatible with all common species of wood, as well as particleboard, MDF, plywood and other porous materials - Not intended for exterior use or where moisture is likely.

For more detailed information, visit Titebond's Extend Wood Glue page here.

Titebond II Wood Glue
Available in 8oz, 16oz & Gallon
Titebond II Premium Wood Glue is the only leading brand, one-part wood glue that passes the ANSI Type II water-resistance specification. It is ideal for exterior woodworking projects, including outdoor furniture, birdhouses, mailboxes, planters and picnic tables. 

- FDA approved for indirect food contact (cutting boards) - Designed for exterior use - Excellent sandability - Unaffected by finishes

- Easy cleanup with water - Non-toxic

For more detailed information, visit Titebond's II Wood Glue page here.

Titebond II Dark Wood Glue 
Available in 16oz
Titebond II Dark Wood Glue is a dyed-version of Titebond II Wood Glue.

- Strong initial tack - Excellent sandability - Unaffected by finishes - Water-resistant - Non-toxic

- Easy cleanup with water - Designed for interior and exterior applications

For more detailed information, visit Titebond's Dark Wood Glue page here.

Titebond III Ultimate Wood Glue
Available in 8oz, 16oz, 32oz & Gallon
Titebond III Ultimate Wood Glue is the first one-part, water cleanup wood glue ever offered that is proven waterproof. The ultimate in wood glues - ideal for both interior and exterior applications.

- Non-toxic - Solvent free - Easy cleanup with water - FDA approved for indirect food contact (cutting boards) - Superior strength - Strong initial tack - Unaffected by finishes

- Lower application temperature - Longer open assembly time - Lower application temperature

For more detailed information, visit Titebond's II Wood Glue page here.

Titebond Polyurethane Glue
Available in 4oz 
It is the only polyurethane glue to combine a long 30-minute working time with a short 45-minute clamp time 

- 100% waterproof - Short clamp & fast cure - Excellent sandability - Unaffected by finishes - Solvent free

- Also ideal for metals, ceramics, most plastics, HPL, Corian, stone and other porous/non-porous materials

For more detailed information, visit Titebond's Polyurethane Glue page here.

Titebond Melamine Glue
Available in 16oz 
Designed for bonding wood, particleboard, MDF and other porous substrates to synthetic materials such as melamine, vinyl and HPL as well as metals. 

- Water-based - Nonflammable - Low Odor - Dries clear - Cleans up with water

- Thicker formulation - fewer runs and drips - Fast setting - Excellent strength - Long open time - Fast initial tack - Not intended for exterior use or where moisture is likely.

For more detailed information, visit Titebond's Melamine Glue page here.

Livos Products - What to use when

We have really expanded our Livos line-up! Each product is a little different so we decided to take a minute and summarize the benefits of each one.

All Livos products have these facts in common, so I'll summarize that now:
- Environmentally & ecologically friendly
- Low odor
- High coverage ability
- Very simple to apply
- Simply wipes on, goes a long way

If you haven't worked with Livos before, we also have a post on "How to apply Livos: Tips & Tricks"

Livos - Kunos 244
Available in 50ml, 250ml, 750ml, 2.5L and 10L
- Approved for food contact according to German standards
- Used in furniture & flooring
- Seals & protects
- Bring out the natural grain and figure
Ideal for: furniture, cabinets, mantels...



If you like the finish but need to change or enhance the colour of the wood, we have 24 colours to select from.
50ml available in all 24 colours
250ml available in:White, Black, Walnut, Dark Walnut, Cocobolo, Intensive Cherry, Black Bean, Elm Dark Brown, Smoked Oak, Mahogany & Rosewood
750ml available in: Cherry, Walnut & Black Bean


Livos - Kunos 243 - Clear Countertop Oil
Available in 50ml, 250ml and 750ml
- High waterproof ability
- Approved for food contact according to German standards
- Thicker viscosity than the Livos 244 however has an equal appearance
Ideal for: kitchen table, kitchen counters...

Can also be applied as a topcoat on KUNOS 244 increasing its waterproof ability.



Livos - LINN - Bathroom Furniture Oil
Available in 250ml and 750ml
- Designed for solid wood furniture subjected to high humidity levels
- Increased waterproof ability and higher sheen
- Superior resistance to toothpaste stains
Ideal for: bathroom counter, any where there is high humidity or moisture

Livos: Gleivo Beeswax
Available in 250ml
Ideal for: perking up existing furniture

Livos: Svalos 222 - Tool cleaner and Thinner
Available in 1L
- Clear, colourless, with a pleasant orange odor
- Very efficient tool cleaner
- Use as a thinner with oil based products
- Removes fresh stains
Finally a pleasant smelling cleaner that does the job!