Well July is past the halfway point. Another week of the "3 H's" here in south central PA.

 

@Steve Krumanaker posted a gorgeous hollow walnut form he turned. It is not a tiny thing either!

 

Steve talks about the adventure here- 

 

 

@Ron Altier Is having some difficulty with an acrylic blank.

 

Head on over to his post and see if you have any suggestions

 

 

Carl Jacobson recently posted a review of the new Easy Wood Micro Tools. These will  be a real asset to those who turn smaller items such as pens, bottle stoppers, etc. But don't be fooled; these tools will are going to be great for detail work on larger objects. I am particularly impressed with the Micro Detailer. The sharp point is something I find very useful in my turnings.

The tools come as a set. So you get all tree when you purchase them!

 

 

 

 

Some months ago, I linked a short "teaser" about Tim Yoder's upcoming video on catches. He has released 2 videos covering various catches and why they happen. Part #1 is on the roughing gouge-

 

 

 

Part #2 is linked on his YouTube page.

 

 

 

As turners, we are always looking for ways to make our pieces unique. Some add color, some add texture and the list goes on. Here is a video where the turner adds interesting detail to a bowl- using a router.

 

 

I had a little time at the lathe this week. Some months ago, I created a laminated blank from scraps and then turned it round. It has been setting next to the lathe. Finally made something out of it. I call them Chang and Eng.

 

 

 

 

They use the Crush Grind mechanisms from Woodcraft and stand about 11" tall. To distinguish between the salt and pepper function I used a piece of African blackwood for pepper and a piece of antler, that was recently given to me by a good friend, for the salt. Finished with rattle can lacquer. Turned entirely with Easy Wood Tools!

 

 

Safe Turning

Great post. I like the colored inserts to designate salt & pepper. I showed the bowl gouge video at the turning club Saturday and I think everyone enjoyed.

Lots to explore this week Lew.  Thanks for all the info and links.

Like Dan said, lots of good information again this week, nice job Lew!!

 

Steve

Just came back to review some of the info.  I really like the salt and pepper grinders you did.  Great job on the blank laminations too.

Another Great Post, Lew! Thank you.

Thanks for the very kind comments, guys!!

3 hours ago, lew said:

Thanks for the very kind comments, guys!!

 

You're welcome.  They are well deserved.  Not easy coming up a post like that every week.