Spent the past 2 days subbing in the Engineering Technology program at the local Vo-Tech school. It was nice to be able to help the kids.

 

This weeks Patriot Turner spotlight is focused on Steven Newman. Steve can get more project out of the least amount of material than anyone I know. Most of Steve's projects are made with hand tools but he does use a powered lathe for turning. And, he does not use a lathe duplicator!  I've grabbed some shots of his turnings from his gallery. 

 

A Shaker Night Stand-

 

A small table-

 

His "leftovers" table

 

One of his most recent projects, a walnut night stand-

 

 

Check out Steve's page at  http://thepatriotwoodworker.com/profile/3502-steven-newman/

 

With Christmas just over the horizon, there's been an ongoing discussion among the turners about turned Christmas ornaments. Gerald posted a link to some beautiful ornaments at WoodCentral. Here's just one example of the gorgeous work done by the artist at that site-

 

Check out this and all of the awesome work at-

http://www.woodcentral.com/newforum/ornaments/  

 

Gerald also posted a cute little figure he turned-

 

He has more about the project here-

http://thepatriotwoodworker.com/topic/17859-christmas-carrolier/

 

I did get a little lathe time this past week. A buddy brought a Buck Brothers carving gouge that needed a handle. I asked for some turning ideas, here at the Patriot, and you guys came through with flying colors.

 

The gouge required a socket handle-

 

I measured the wide opening with calipers, the bottom using various drill bits and then the depth of the socket. Transferred the measurements to the blank. Turned the taper, test fitting until it fit snugly into the socket.

 

Finished the shape and sanded. 

 

 

He was happy with the results. He'll probably do a little more sanding and put on a finish.

 

If you are a turner- beginner, expert or anywhere in between- post your work! We'd love to turn the spotlight on you!

 

Safe Turning!

 

 

 

Another good post. Really nice spindle by Steven, I admire those hand skills too. That gallery at woodcentral is simply outstanding and has been a source of ideas and inspiration to for a few years now. Thanks for sharing it again!

Steve

I really like these posts.  A short recap of what has been going on.  Thanks.

 

Love the chisel handle. I found a 1/8 mortising chisel in a junk store with that style and no handle. It is one nice little tool.

Edited September 29, 20169 yr by Gerald
spell

Thanks for the kind words, they are really appreciated.