lew Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 Been a busy week in the shop but not too much wood turning. A friend asked if I would show/sell some stuff at his church's event. Seems they are looking for some vendors to attract folks to the event. I have never done anything like this but if it helps his church, I'm game. My biggest problem- as with most hobby woodworkers- is fairly pricing my stuff. Anyway, I've made some small (5 x 7) laminated cheese board. Have some bottle stoppers and of course the old standby- rolling pins. I needed to make some more rolling pin wall holders so that's where I'm at now. Lots of neat stuff for Turners arrived this week- so @Cliff- listen up!!! First, I've read from several sources, that Woodturning Design magazine will cease to exist. The parent company, All American Crafts, declared bankruptcy a week or so ago. I checked their site and it is still up, but if you were thinking of subscribing, maybe you should hold off a bit. Next, David Reed Smith posted a really neat project on turning earrings. As with all his post, he goes into great detail on making jigs and the turning process. Here's the link to the complete article- http://www.davidreedsmith.com/Articles/Earrings/Earrings.html If you have some younger children around, or you're just a big kid yourself, Tim Yoder shows us how to turn a "String Top Toy"- Easy Wood Tools has added another super tool to their turning arsenal. The Easy Parting Tool. This is sure to be a welcome addition to any turners collection of go to tools. Although I haven't personally had an opportunity to try this particular tool, I have used and own some of their other turning tools and they are second to none! Check it out here-Â http://www.easywoodtools.com/easy-parting-tool-products-page/ If you plan on turning acrylics (or dense wood), here's another option, instead of the micro mesh pads. A three part polishing system that seems to be receiving pretty good reviews. Dr. Kirk's Micro Magic Polishing Wax 3 Piece Set. Safe Turning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Morris Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 Lew, a very informative post thank you so much sir for taking the time. You are right about the EWT turning tools, I have only turned a few items since I have gotten my new lathe, and the tools were very easy to use. Even for this newbie. Thanks again Lew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Moody Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 Great information Lew. Best of luck at the show. I know it is difficult but put a price on it you think it is worth. It is always easier to dicker and come down than to go up. Sorry to hear we are loosing a turning magazine. But glad to know about it so I don't renew. And just a note, I too love the Easy Wood Tools. I have a couple of them and they are top notch. I will have to take a look at this new addition and figure out how to get it into the shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted August 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 Thanks for the kind words, guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Posted August 22, 2014 Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 Oh, singling me out for extra homework? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted August 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 Yes, and I will expect your written report, on my desk, by Monday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 In Triplicate ? - - - - AGAIN~!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Morris Posted December 16, 2017 Report Share Posted December 16, 2017 Bringing up an old Wed from the archives, love these old ones! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandyDan Posted December 16, 2017 Report Share Posted December 16, 2017 Never saw anything like the earrings like shown by David Reed Smith. Quite interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Posted December 17, 2017 Report Share Posted December 17, 2017 listening indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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