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Go to the hardware store and get a 4- in. PVC coupling. It is double ended and has two rubber inserts, so it’s like getting 2 for one. Take the cap off one end and it fit on your chuck. Cut in ½ – in. with a parting or detailing tool. This gets squares up Read More …
Go to the bottom to watch the video. Plan Design Board Set-Up Plan Design Board includes the following parts: Backboard for base of the construction. Bottom rail. Left & right side guide rails, assure each side glide rail is perpendicular ( 90° ) to the bottom rail. Tape measure on each side rail. Paper clips Read More …
I only do 2-3 shows a year. I feature many different items that I have turned along with my pens, which are the largest part of my display. One of the questions I get from other woodturners is how do you price your pens. This is also a big discussion at meetings and with groups Read More …
Michel Richards suggests using a jig to calculate the length of segments for a segmented bowl. For an open segment bowls, Michel Richards’ jig may require some minor adjustments, but, that would depend on your personal adjustment for desired gap. Typical for open segments, you might choose to use 66 – 70% of the length Read More …
Here is an easy to make “Stop Block” for your table saw or bandsaw. Needed: (1) magnetic tool bar (Harbor Freight, 18″ magnetic tool bar) (1) 3/8″ coupling (1) 3/8″ nut (1) 3/8″ x 4″ bolt (1) 3/8″ wingnut (1) 3/8” washer Shoe Goo (glue) Paint Assembly: There are 8 individual magnets in the bar. Read More …
Bowls that have a bottom larger than 6″ sometimes split or come loose from the next ring with the movement of the wood. All wood shrinks and expands over time. If you make a floating bottom you will not have that issue. The center piece of wood is not glued in and floats inside of Read More …
… Continued from May 7, 2025 Fire Safety: Preventing Burns and Accidents Laser engravers work by generating high-intensity heat, vaporizing the surface of the material to create engravings. While this process is controlled and precise, it carries an inherent fire risk, especially when engraving flammable materials like wood, fabric, or acrylic. If left unchecked, excessive Read More …
… Continued from April 23, 2025 Engraving Non-Wood Materials: Expanding Your Creative Possibilities While wood is the most common material for laser engraving in woodturning, many other materials can be engraved with stunning results. Exploring acrylic, leather, metals, glass, and stone opens up a wide range of new design possibilities, from personalized keepsakes to artistic Read More …
… Continued from April 9, 2025 Additional Considerations for Engraving Wood While the woods listed above provide excellent engraving results, keep these factors in mind to get the best outcome: Moisture Content – Always use dry, seasoned wood to prevent uneven burns, excess smoke, or warping. Grain Density – Fine-grained woods like maple engrave with Read More …
If you would like your own hardcopy of this description, click here Introduction: This demonstration will showcase several ideas for using airbrushes on woodturnings. The information presented here is moderately based on the some of the ideas and work of British wood artist Nick Agar. We will cover some basics on painting leaves and using Read More …