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You have probably heard the term “Golden Ratio” used when designing or creating a piece. There is a technical formula for determining this ratio. Many older turners, who simplify the math, consider it to be a 1/3 to 2/3 ratio. This could be applied to the overall size of the piece, the details placed on Read More …
Typical Tripod with !Phone carrier. This unit can also be used for a variety of other devices which have a 1/4-20 threaded insert. Holders for other phones and tablet pads are also available. During our weekly meetings we ask all members to get involved with their woodturning club, WorldWideWoodturners. Involvement can be as easy as Read More …
Woodturner at heart Please understand that if 100 Woodturners begin a conversation regarding finishes, we could get at least 200 opinions on what and how to perform the finishing touch. And that’s on a slow day. Finishes can range from a multi-step process of sealer, filler and top coat. This is an age-old process used Read More …
There’s something you should know about face shields. This discussion may give you some information about face shields that you may not know … and may increase your safety. Discussion on Face Shields
Are you in the process of building a shop? Are you interested in minimizing the water in your shop air lines? Check out the attached PDF. The PDF, written by Tres Lennep, explains how you can reduce the moisture at the end of the air hose by designing your plumbing system to help remove water Read More …
In the 01/06/2021 meeting of the World Wide Wood Turners, one of the members asked how to correctly position the Wolverine Grinding Jig consistently every time. The problem: when removing or moving the 27″ ‘V’ Arm Attachment between uses, if not returned to the same orientation each time, the grind will not be the same. Read More …