Welcome to the Woodturners of Polk County Web site.

The Woodturners of Polk County (WTOPC) Florida is a local Chapter of the American Association of Woodturners (AAW), and is established exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, The WTOPC provides a meeting place for local turners to share ideas and techniques, and to educate the general public regarding the art of turning. We welcome visitors, new members and members of other chapters at our monthly meetings. This is a good place to learn for those who are just starting out and those who have been turning for many years.

The AAW web site is: http://www.woodturner.org/

Meeting Schedules: We are meeting monthly on the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm at the Bartow Civic Center. See link below for map of location.

Come early for fellowship time and to set up the show and tell items.

For the 2025 meeting schedule, see links to the meeting minutes below. Meeting normally includes a short business meeting/announcements, show and tell, and demonstration. Meetings are held at the Bartow Civic Center at: 2250 S Floral Ave, Bartow, FL 33830. Normally in the “Game Room”. The Bartow web site is : https://www.cityofbartow.net/Facilities/Facility/Details/Bartow-Civic-Center-4

The Next Meeting: The next meeting will be on Thursday May8, 2025 at 6:30 pm at the Bartow Civic Center .

Note: Ted Smith will be doing the demo on large boxes for Beads of Courage.

Safety reminders – review often. http://www.woodturner.org/resources/safety.htm http://blog.woodturnerscatalog.com/2012/08/woodturning-safety-101/

The following site list toxic woods: http://www.wood-database.com/wood-articles/wood-allergies-and-toxicity/

Photos of item: Please note that by bringing any items (wood turnings, or other works) to the club meeting, the owner consents to having the item photographed for the club minutes or by club members, and published on the Web for general public viewing and use.

Last updated on April. 16, 2025.

SITE INDEX: Meeting Minutes (photos included) Directions to Meeting Club Officers Meeting Schedules Club bylaws New Member Info. DVD / VHS Library Cool Links Club Articles of Incorporation Contacts, Webmaster. Tool Making / Jigs and Gadget Resources Local Chapter Member of AAW Sponsors & Partners: Bok Tower Gardens & gift shop. www.boktowergardens.org Woodcraft of Clearwater, James Roth Manager. 2864 Roosevelt Blvd, Clearwater, Fl. 33760, 727-6888 Hardwood Lumber and Millwork 4316 Wallace Rd #110, Lakeland Fl. 33812 863-646-8681 Rockler. 169 Brandon Town Center Drive, Brandon Fl. 813-793-6030, www.rockler.com
	Photo from February 2012 meeting	Photo from May 2014 meeting

Photo from Sept. 2014 meeting Photo from October 2017 meeting