Another week has sped by. I don't know where the time goes!!

 

Ron posted an ornament he finished. Lots of great comments on this one!

 

Read Ron's post here- 

 

 

OlBuck asked a question about the worst wood to turn. Several members responded with their input. What wood do you think is the worst to turn??

 

 

Gerald posted a video from the "Way Back Machine". It shows how turning used to be done!

 

 

If you are in the Kansas City, MO area, the American Association of Woodturners is holding their 31st Annual International Symposium.

 

All the information can be found at- http://www.woodturner.org/?page=2017KC

 

 

The Woodworker's Journal newsletter has a nice little turning project. A glued-up platter made from Butternut.

 

The how-to can be read at- http://www.woodworkersjournal.com/segmented-butternut-platter/

 

 

Tim Yoder decided to also make a platter. He chose a different turning media.

 

 

 

Rick Turns posted a review of his new chainsaw. I don't know about you, but my little Sears 2 cycle chainsaw is stored in the garden shed at the end of the yard. I try to remember to run the gas out of it after each use. You know how that goes. Mostly when I need it, it is really cold outside. I struggle to get it to run. Rick's new chain saw is electric. I never really considered this type to be powerful enough for anything but really small stuff. After watching this video, I have to reconsider my original assessment.

 

 

Also, notice the log holder. Compared to the one in last week's post, this one would be easier to muscle the log into place but you would need to bend over more during cutting.

 

 

Safe Turning

Good Job Lew. Watched a little of the chainsaw video and will watch it in full later. As an aside, that's the same electric chainsaw that I use. It's a nice piece of equipment and comes with a two year warranty. Didn't watch enough of the video to know if he mentions, but the saw also has a chain sharpener built in to the chassis. As for using a chain saw for turning, our club hosted Liam O'neill a couple years ago. He actually mounts a Stihl electric chain saw to the banjo and uses it for hollow large forms, CRAZY!

 

Steve

Edited May 11, 20179 yr by Steve Krumanaker

Platter looks interesting, may get into doing one.  Thanks for this weeks inspiration.

Thanks, Guys!