Tool Articles

  • Blackhawk GaugeBlackhawk Gauge
    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 ...
  • Longworth Chuck … The Right Holding Power by Cap’n Eddie CastelinLongworth Chuck ... The Right Holding Power by Cap'n Eddie Castelin
    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 ...
  • Tom Mumper’s Homemade Golf Tee Sanding DiscsTom Mumper's Homemade Golf Tee Sanding Discs
    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 Oxide J-Flex cloth ...