Wednesday's Wisdom For Woodturners September 19, 2018

[lew]

The sun has finally returned and the humidity is a little lower. More like fall.

 

Before we get started on this week's stuff, I'd like to remind you of the request from @Jim from Easy Wood Tools. The generous folks at Easy Wood Tools are decorating their lobby for Christmas and would like to use turned ornaments for the tree. The ornaments don't have to be finished. Plain wooden ones will be painted by volunteers at Easy Wood Tools. The ornaments can be simple turnings from non-descript wood. However, if you wish to make some fancy ones- think of the type made by @Ron Altier, @Gerald and @Steve Krumanaker- those would be displayed just as you made them-- No Paint!! If you need ideas, I have a list of websites, tutorials and ideas. Just let me know!!! 

 

These are a couple I've started. Got ideas from the list I mentioned above. These are maple and intended to be painted-

 

 

 

Our Patriot Turners-

One of our newer members, @JohnM posted a question about purchasing a lathe. Somehow I missed his post until today. I know he would appreciate hearing from those of you who might have experience with the particular lathes he is considering. Please head over to his question and see if you can offer any advice-

 

 

@Gerald is getting a head start on his Christmas ornaments! He has been discussing design considerations with his Mrs.

 

See what our other turners had to say about these beauties-

 

 

@Steve Krumanaker posted some images of really cool turnings that used magnets to create awesome illusions-

 

Check out Steve's post for more images/designs and comments about his efforts-

 

 

Member @Bob Hodge Asked our turners for hints on how to address tearout. Bob turned a beautiful apple wood bowl but he wasn't pleased with some of the surface areas. 

 

Several of our turners offered ideas-

 

 

@Ron Altier posted a picture of a specialized rolling pin/cutter. The "noodle cutter" looks deceptively easy to make. But, having tried this in the past, I can assure you there are pitfalls. The cutters must have sharp points and all be exactly the same height and no ragged edges. I think the best tool for this might be the new Easy Wood Tools Micro Detailer.

 

 

 

From The Internet-

Always a favorite, Tim Yoder posted a nice video of making a bottle opener using the new item from Ruth Niles. Many of us use Ruth's bottle stopper hardware because we know it's the best on the market. If you haven't seen her products, here is a link to her site-

https://nilesbottlestoppers.com/ . Tim uses his Easy Wood Tools to turn the wooden portion of the opener. He discusses his method of finishing. For the second time this week, I've noticed folks using Yorkshire Grit (thanks Jim Luley for the first time). It looks like the only US distributor for this fantastic finish is http://www.thewalnutlog.com/. Gonna order some tomorrow!

 

 

It's kind of a morbid subject but Mike Peace has a two part video on turning a cremation urn. The second part is linked from his video. I've made pet urns but they were flat work to match the design of other builds.

 

 

 

Everything Else-

Safe turning

[Jim L]

Thanks very much Lew

[Gerald]

You just want us to spend all our time watchin videos . Thanks for the research you do

[HandyDan]

Thanks Lew.  I have been working on some angel ornaments for the Akron Children's Hospital and some will be sent to Jim too.  No pictures as yet.

[John Morris]

Appreciate the topic Lew! I have been out of commission around here this past week, and not allowed on as much, I love seeing a condensed version of our turning community here. The Christmas Tree project is shaping up to be an annual tradition here for our turners, more in depth information to come very soon!

[Steve Krumanaker]

Thanks Lew! Always enjoy this feature.

 

Steve

[lew]

@Jim from Easy Wood Tools Thank You!

 

@Gerald Thanks!

 

@John Morris Thank You!

 

@Steve Krumanaker Thanks!