Just when I thought I saw the light at the end of the tunnel, I realized it was a long freight train heading in my direction...

 

 

Our Patriot Turners-

@Gerald Showed us a hollow form to which he added color. 

 

He received lots of questions and compliments about this piece. Please check out his post and see how he did this-

 

 

@HandyDan shared a really neat design he found. If you have ever struggled with moving you lathe (or any heavy piece of shop equipment) this might just be the ticket.

 

Check Dan's post for additional concepts-

 

 

Last week's post, from @FlGatorwood, concerning the skew heel vs. toe discussion generated lots more comments. If you missed the post or want to see what others had to say- 

 

 

@Ron Altier gave us a heads up on a really cool video. Lots of turning being shown, as well as other types of woodworking.

 

 

 

What’s Coming Up-

 

The Rocky Mountain Woodturning Symposium is coming up! September 13th- 15th.

Click on the above image for the link to more information and registration.

 

 

For The Newbies-

@Gerald provided us with a link to a nice sanding disc holder.

Check out Gerald's post for the link and some of the comments-

 

 

If you are thinking about buying a lathe, Mike Peace posted a video that may help you.

 

 

Expand Your Horizons-

Off center turning can create some really interesting shapes. Sam Angelo demonstrates turning a teardrop shape.

 

New Turning Items-

If you have a "Work Sharp" machine and wanted to be able to use CBN sharpening wheels, you are in luck!! The folks over a Woodturners Wonders now have just what you've been looking for!!!

 

 

Two sided discs in various grits. Check them out at-

https://woodturnerswonders.com/collections/cbn-discs-for-work-sharp

 

 

Everything Else-

Rick Morris (Rick Turns) recently moved into a new shop. In this video, he shows us that even a new shop can't prevent Edward Murphy's Law from being applied-

 

 

 

Safe turning

Thanks Lew a very comprehensive coverage of the week

Lots of good stuff.  The picking a lathe video I could have used.  But I got mine very cheap.  JET 10x14 from my Dad and a Rikon 10x16 for $75. 

 

Woman had no idea what she was selling that day.

Edited August 29, 20196 yr by Woodbutcherbynight

Thanks for the weeks review.  Liked Rick's video.

Thank you, Lew.  Great info.  

Thank you Lew

@Gerald Thanks! And, thank you for always taking the time to post your work and comments on this weekly get together.

 

@Woodbutcherbynight Thank You! Hope you were wearing a mask when you picked that Rikon! Also, thanks for always taking the time to comment on these Wednesday's things.

 

@HandyDan Thanks, looks like we all get visited by Mr. Murphy! Thank you, Dan, for always taking the time to comment on the Wednesday's Wisdom. I really appreciate it.

 

@FlGatorwood Thank You! I appreciate you always taking the time to comment on these posts.

 

@Jim from Easy Wood Tools Thanks! I really appreciate you taking the time to drop by and read the Wednesday's Wisdom.

 

 

I just watched Rick's turns.  I know the feeling and the experience.  Just a reminder to not stand in line of rotation if there is even a possibility of the wood separating.  I had a cherry bowl to blow on me because I approached the scraping cut from the bottom of the inside.  I was going to scrap it back round.  I had forgotten that you should always start at the outside edge and go in.  The piece of wood that came off broke into a couple of pieces and traveled about 8 feet toward the operator.  Thankfully, I was not hurt.  

The lathe is the one tool I have ZERO confidence in teaching someone how to use.  I learned by 1st trying to make pens, but I also had used metal lathes at work so I had an idea what I was doing.  But only an idea.  Even after 20 years of using a lathe I do not fool myself and think I am a pro.  

5 hours ago, lew said:

looks like we all get visited by Mr. Murphy!

If I ever catch up with this guy, it will be a slow and agonizing death. 

 

Might take oh say 3 or 4 months to complete the task.  

19 hours ago, FlGatorwood said:

Just a reminder to not stand in line of rotation

Excellent advice!

 

18 hours ago, Woodbutcherbynight said:

If I ever catch up with this guy, it will be a slow and agonizing death.

Can I help!

1 hour ago, lew said:

Can I help!

Sure, I am always up for someone to give me guidance on my technique.