Summer is still hanging on here and we could use some rain. This weeks has been filled with commitments and very little shop time. I did get a piece of walnut cut on the bandsaw and mounted on the faceplate. Put some super glue on a couple of suspicious spots but that's about it.

Popular Woodworking uploaded another Tim Yoder video. This time he is turning a Banksia Pod. I've seen these at the Harrisburg Woodcraft store but never tried turning one. Time provides lots of tips on making a successful turning. He also explains how to use crushed stone inlay to fill the holes after the pod is turned.

 

We have discussed the Skew Chisel before. Here is another video- from a different author- that has a lot of good information. I think is is always good to see different turners use the same tool. I always pick up something new or see the action from a different perspective. This one is rather long-

 

I have a couple of shop made mallets. One is used to set the drive spur into a turning. They are fun to make and customize to your needs. Here's a 2 part blog from Popular Woodworking about designing and making them-

http://www.popularwoodworking.com/woodworking-blogs/editors-blog/the-best-design-for-a-round-mallet-part-1

http://www.popularwoodworking.com/woodworking-blogs/editors-blog/the-best-design-for-a-round-mallet-part-2-my-family-of-mallets?utm_source=email&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=pww-cgb-nl-150906&et_mid=780889&rid=245975525

 

Safe turning!

 

Thank you Lew for the Topic!

Rain, we've been getting some nice monsoon rains here! Thanks for the videos and links.

Lew,

The rain is on it's way along with some cooler temps, it's here now.

Lew,

The rain is on it's way along with some cooler temps, it's here now.

We had some showers but so far the bulk of the rain for today has passed just a few miles east of us.