Newsletter Articles

By Robert Edwards This accessory can be constructed in order to determine the thickness of the bottom of a vessel. Using plywood or similar material, cut two pieces approximately 6” long and 4”wide. Assemble at right angles to each other. On the bottom piece, attach a piece of stock that fits between ...

If you would like your own hardcopy of this description, click here Graphic Illustration by Ruby Cler Article and graphics by Billy Burt, Sr. We often refer to the terms cutting uphill or downhill when we discuss woodturning; what does this mean, exactly, and how does this involve another frequently used concept, the ...

Ever wanted to create an open segment bowl or vase? Here is an easy to make open segment gluing platform. This jig will allow you to position each piece at the correct radius for the ring. An index wheel will position the turning ...

I am a member of Ozark Woodturners in Mountain Home AR. A few of our members finish their turnings with CA glue. I have been envious of this practice because my lathe will not go slow enough for application. I thought for several ...

This project begins with planning. Draw your intended design for the bowl or vessel, then make a cut list for the segments to match the drawing. ...

If you would like your own hardcopy of this description, click here One of the challenges of turning a lidded box in spindle orientation is aligning the grain from the top of the piece to ...

If you would like your own hardcopy of this description, click here In this demonstration I will turn a platter, marble the rim, and show how the platter is finished. The demonstration will be staged with some pieces pre-prepared because some steps require drying overnight. However, the audience will see every step in the ...

Here is a decorating elf tool I made for embellishing tops and boxes. It uses a standard 1/8” cutter ofany shape. A ball cutter works great. I bought: 1/8” id x 3/8” od x 5/32” bearings (you need two, Amazon). 3/8” x 3/8” rare ...

As shown during the July 3rd meeting of World Wide Woodturners, here is Paul Hannaby’s Morse Taper stand. The stand can be free standing or could be mounted flat on a wall if the protruding corner ...

I started with a piece of laminated plywood from an old cabinet. It was only slightly larger than the round piece in the photos. I took a 1-1/2″ x 5″ block of ...