What a beautiful day here in south central PA. Low humidity, gentle northerly breezes and barely a cloud in the sky. Not bad for mid-August.

 

@Ron Altier posed a question about turning metal on a wood lathe. He received several helpful answers to his post. Have you ever done this? Give Ron your ideas at-

 

I obtained a few of these HSS cutter blanks and ground them to the shape I needed.

 

They can be mounted into a handle/holder. Although I use mine on wood, they were originally for use on metal/metal lathe.

 

 

I happened across this video while looking for something else. What is interesting is that the inside turning/cutting is done with the lathe running in reverse. I know that some turners sand in reverse but I had never seen the turning done this way. One turner (I forget who) said they always turn the inside in reverse because it is easier to see what you are doing. Unfortunately, my lathe doesn't do reverse. The video picks up at the reverse turning part-

 

 

 

 

Carl Jacobson did a live feed video recently where he turned a wooden bird. The video includes questions and comments about the turning and social media posts. Check out Carl's use of the Easy Wood Tools.

 

 

It's not too soon to start thinking about those Christmas gifts! Here's a turning project for that special chef on your list. Although the video captions are in Russian (I think), it is easy to follow the process. The author has a unique take on stock preparation.

 

 

 

 

If the grand kids are coming by,  turner Glen Lucas has a nice little toy to keep them occupied. Better yet, if they are old enough, help them turn their own-

 

 

 

 

 

I'm still tinkering with that little bowl. One more piece to make to complete my idea. So far this is what's done. Everything needs more sanding-

3 out of 4 pieces-

 

setting together-

 

 

Safe turning

Edited August 24, 20178 yr by lew

Great post and great work! 

How did I miss ron's post? oh well now I ca see it. Good post Lew

More weekly videos to view.  Thanks for that.  Love the ideas.  Glad to see your salvage project is getting worked out.  Thanks again for your time.

 

 

That save is coming along nicely. With the lid, it's becoming an acorn. 

Gee, that burl looks familiar.

Another nice job Lew, thank you

 

Steve

Thank you all for the kind words.

 

@Gene Howe trying to use every cubic inch of it!

Another outstanding weekly thread Lew even for non wood spinners. Thanks!

 

Good to see you colluding with the Russians on this too.