Spent half a day substituting in the Electronics Technology program. Good bunch of kids.

 

This week we spotlight one of the Patriot's long time turners, and Overall Forum host, Charles Nicholls. Charles is a prolific turner. His projects run the gamut from boxes to tops. You can see his entire Patriot album here- http://thepatriotwoodworker.com/profile/2590-charles-nicholls/?tab=node_gallery_gallery&albumPage=1

 

Here are just a few of Charles' turnings that I copied from his album-

 

Head on over to his profile and check out all his fantastic work.

 

If you turn bottle stoppers, you probably know Ruth Niles (if you don't know her, you should!). The other week she posted some information about a turner and seller of turner's stuff. His site is at http://www.turningwood.com/. Not only do they have super prices on sanding products, there are links to some really helpful information. 

 

One of our long time (and very generous) supporters- Easy Wood Tools has sponsored an informative video demonstrating the use of the Easy Wood Detailer. I have used this tool and believe it should be in every turners arsenal.

 

 

 

Woodworker's Journal put up a super informative article on "Cutting Green Bowl Blanks With a Chainsaw". The article is written by Ernie Conover. Here's a link to his write-up-

http://www.woodworkersjournal.com/cutting-bowl-blanks-chain-saw/

 

 

This You Tube video is included in the article. The article, however, contains much more additional information.

 

 

Safe Turning!

You're a mind reader.  I just today looked over Charles' gallery entries.  The tops really caught my eye and want to make some for the kids for Christmas this tear.

The work Charles turns out from his shop is amazing, Charles has had to work around many obstacles in his apartment shop, and health issues, yet he returns to that lathe, and keeps putting out his work. To know his backstory just adds more appreciation for his work.

Nice job all around Charles, and congrats for making Lew's featured gallery of the week spot!

Charles, do you have some dimensions on your tops?  Where is the best place to acquire the tips?