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  • Turning a Cupcake Box with Ron PollmannTurning a Cupcake Box with Ron Pollmann
    The following documents were provided by Ron Pollmann to accompany his demonstration on 2025-03-05. The documents include 2 PDFs. One contains a graphic description, the second is a detail instructions list. Enjoy. ...
  • A Carving Vise by David SwainA Carving Vise by David Swain
    After being warned about burrs eating fingers. I decided to make a carving vise to use with my Kutzall burrs. I didn’t want a 1" (25mm) burr ...
  • Coloring Process On A Live Edge Bowl with Dale SlaughterColoring Process On A Live Edge Bowl with Dale Slaughter
    This is a natural edge bowl sanded to 320 grit. Using Hampshire Sheen intrinsic colors, I apply the colors by folding a piece of paper towel into ...
  • Homemade Chainsaw Mill by Bob GrinsteadHomemade Chainsaw Mill by Bob Grinstead
    Here is my chainsaw mill for those who haven’t seen it. I folds up into a small package you can put into your car. 4 pieces total. The beauty of this is I only load the logs once, then leave them on my trailer to cut. In use, I load the logs on my trailer, then ...
  • Depth Gauge by Robert EdwardsDepth Gauge by Robert Edwards
    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 ...
  • Marbling on Wood by Walt WagerMarbling on Wood by Walt Wager
    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 ...
  • Segmented Ring Alignment Jig by Billy BurtSegmented Ring Alignment Jig by Billy Burt
    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 ...

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