Connecting Turners Across the Globe
The following has been provided by Kade Bolger in response to our meeting request to provide more information about the wig stand project that he is currently involved in. Multiple club members were interested in knowing more. Kade offered a free Zoom meeting on 12/5/2020, teaching how to make this stand. Unfortunately, we are past Read More …
If you are into chucking like I’m into chucking, then you already know about the Longworth Chuck. I have heard that the developer of the chuck, Leslie Douglas Longworth, of the Hunter Valley Woodturners, introduced the project in the late 1980s. Being a wood turner, and a very creative person, Leslie created a fine told Read More …
.. Equal Parts .. Boiled Linseed Oil Clear Shellac Denatured Alcohol This may read like a fairy tale, but it’s the truth. I was once attending a meeting of the Acadiana Woodturners in south central Louisiana, when a great older turner was doing a demonstration involving Bottle Stoppers. Once the turning was complete, he sanded Read More …
The following articles explains how to build a Seam Ripper/Turner for your favorite Seamstress Seam Ripper Purchase Seam Ripper, Amazon.com 30 or 48 in a pack (about $0.37 each ripper) or Walmart $1.50 each. Remove the bumps on ripper cap so it will fit in a smaller hole. Select a 1x1x11 turning blank wood of Read More …
I come from a construction background with over 40 years of site management. I’ve also had the task of Safety Manager at a few organizations. But with that in mind, I’m also a part of the Wood Turning World, and we do suffer from some minor injuries from time to time. I’ve always been a Read More …
submitted by Jeffrey Schnell The following article explains how to make an inexpensive sanding disc. The article identifies the materials needed and the assembly procedures. They work great. Build some and see for yourself. Supplies: Wittek 1 ¾ in. Soft Flexible Rubber Tees, #78803, $1.00 ea. Flexible Rubber Tees or 800-869-1800 / 847-943-2399. Klingspor Aluminum Read More …