Been cold and windy here for the past couple of day but at least it hasn't rained. Mimi is in full Christmas decorating mode so I have been making myself scarce. 

 

Our Patriot Turners-

@RustyFN asked a question about scrapers and their use. He received several great comments. Please head on over to his post and see if you can add any more to the discussion-

 

 

@HandyDan posted his "Ball Catch" toys. Dan turns these beautiful items as gifts for kids at the Akron Children's Hospital. 

 

Please give Dan your thanks for making sure their Christmas is a little brighter-

 

 

 

What’s Coming Up-

The American Association of Woodturners is having a symposium in Raleigh, NC, July 11-14, 2019. More information can be found here- https://www.woodturner.org/page/2019RaleighMain

 

 

For The Newbies-

As a new turner, one item that should be in your arsenal of tools is a Parting Tool. Our very generous sponsor Easy Wood Tools ( @Jim from Easy Wood Tools ) has a great one that never needs sharpening! Here's a video from Tracey Malady demonstrating the tool's versatility. This is a really great tool! 

 

 

Expand Your Horizons-

Mike Peace recently posted a video demonstrating turning a hollow globe Christmas ornament. During the demonstration, Mike shows many shop made hollowing tools-

 

 

New Turning Items-

Last week's "Wednesday..." mentioned a new hollowing tool system. Here is the link to the tool/information-

http://wtwtim.com/elbotool.htm

 

Rick Turns" added a video where he creates a bowl. What I had never seen before was the device he uses to do offset turning. In this video, you can see the device at about 10 minutes. I know Ruth Niles sells a small offset chuck but it is nothing like this one-

 

 

 

Everything Else-

For your enjoyment- Carl Jacobson turns a penguin!

 

 

 

The kids next door decorated the "lamp post" and called us over to admire their work. I think she did a really awesome job-

 

 

I'm really running late on Christmas present making. Got this bowl turned and sanded and another one partially turned. Some more of that flame box elder-

 

 

Safe turning

Edited November 29, 20187 yr by lew

Nice job Lew. I'll have to watch that Rick turns video. Some nice color in that box elder bowl.

 

Steve

 

Lew good job gotta see what that offset tool is

Thanks Lew.  Sure liked the demo on the Easy Wood parting tool.  The tapered cutter would be a definite plus in most applications.  Need to watch the other videos.

 

You lamp post looks great with their added decorations.

Love the lamp post project Lew, great job.  Thanks

@Steve Krumanaker and @Gerald Thank You! I left a comment on "Rick's" video for more information about the offset jig. I'll post his answer if I get one.

 

@HandyDan Thank You! I really love my EWT parting tool.

 

@Jim from Easy Wood Tools Thank You! The couple were really proud of how they completed the project. By the way- it was turned exclusively with Easy Wood Tools!

@Steve Krumanaker and @Gerald Rick answered my inquiry about the offset jig. He gave me two links-

 

https://www.ronbrownsbest.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=63)

 

https://youtu.be/6BvRe90sB5o

 

 

Thanks Lew. I can see something in addition to the Sig P320 at Christmas now

1 minute ago, Gerald said:

Sig P320

Love my 226. Awesome weapon