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Our Patriot Turners-

@Woodbutcherbynight posted his first impression of his new Easy Wood Tools chisels. Like most of us, he was duly impressed! Check out the really sweet gobblet handles he made and our members comments-

 

 

 

We had a couple of questions this week on lathe purchases. First, @Larry Blighton asked our opinion on the Delta LA200 Midi lathe. He received several comments and suggestions. Check out his post and see if you can add to what the others have said-

 

The second question came from @BillyJack. He also asked our opinion on a Delta lathe. This one was a 1440 Iron Bed. Our members responded with lots of ideas and suggestions. Head on over to his post and give him your thoughts-

 

 

Member @Ron is back with us and is anxious to get going on his lathe. He's looking for some turning tools and asked us our opinion. We all know I'd recommend starting with Easy Wood Tools ( @Jim from Easy Wood Tools )! How about the rest of you?!?

 

 

@Ron Altier shared his "turning's jacket" story. Several members added their experiences and what they are currently using. How about the rest of you. Any favorite chip protection clothing??

 

 

 

What’s Coming Up-

Continuing with our randomly selected state turning club pick-

https://www.swiwt.org/

 

 

 

For The Newbies-

Sometimes, after turning a piece, it is necessary to remount it on the lathe. That can be problematic, especially if the tenon/recess has been removed. Cap'n Eddie recently posted a video demonstrating various ways to hold pieces when this happens-

 

 

 

 

Expand Your Horizons-

The founder/owner of Spiracraft produces a weekly live production that plays on Facebook. It can later be viewed on YouTube. Bradley McAllister demonstrates various techniques, procedures and equipment. This is the video from this past Monday-

 

 

 

New Turning Items-

Even though I have dust collection and air filtration in the shop, I have realized I need more dust protection. Just today, I received my new dust mask. I hope it does the trick. I have an older 3M cartridge mask but it doesn't fit under my faceshield. This low profile design shouldn't interfere. One of my concerns was that my hearing aids and the ear straps would not work together. A quick test run seems to eliminate that concern. It is rated N99.

 

 

https://www.amazon.com/BASE-CAMP-Breathing-Woodworking-Activities/dp/B07RLLCJZF/ref=sr_1_4?crid=SWIM04A15S7O&keywords=base+camp+dust+mask&qid=1576111628&s=hi&sprefix=base+camp%2Ctools%2C184&sr=1-4

 

 

 

Everything Else-

The walnut bowls for Christmas presents are done. The finish was one application of mineral oil and then a second application of hot beeswax/mineral oil. Then buffed out. I did make a lid for the larger hollow vessel. Mimi said it looked like a cookie jar for the Keebler elves.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Safe turning

That is a nice of bowls for the Keebler Elves 

Good job Lew. I like the lid and to me it is a Hunny Pot.

@lew, another packed post.  I, too, like the "cookie jar" or honey pot.  I looked for Pooh.    Those other bowls are super.  Also, I have one of those 3M masks and now I can't find parts for it.  I really do like your new masks and will get one of those after the holidays to make sure I can pay off everything by the end of the month.    Yes, I have a credit card, but I like to pay it off at the end of the month.  

 

@Woodbutcherbynight, that is one really nicely laminated and turned stem.  You took to those chisels as a duck takes to water,.  Going to look for more projects from you.  

1 hour ago, FlGatorwood said:

Going to look for more projects from you.  

Thanks, glued up some stuff this afternoon.  Be a couple days before all the laminations are done but should look pretty good.

Thanks for all the info Lew.  New lathe workout is good to see too.

Great posts Lew, and great looking bowls to boot.

@lew,

Another great weekly post! 

...With all the great posts you guys have me wishing for better weather. 

@lew those walnut bowls are fantastic!  Enjoying that new lathe to the fullest...   nice.

@Woodbutcherbynight Thanks! They'll need to make smaller cookies!

 

@Gerald and @FlGatorwood Thank You! When I first read your comments, I thought you were referring to one of these-

 

I never read the books or saw the cartoons of Winnie the Pooh  

 

@HandyDan Thanks! I have a roughed elm bowl blank mounted and ready to turn after I get a little hearing aid holder finished.

 

@Cal Thank You!

 

@Larry Buskirk Thanks! Looking at the weather forecast, that warm weather may be a while off.

 

@Jim from Easy Wood Tools Thank You! The lathe and my Easy Wood Tools!!

Edited December 13, 20196 yr by lew

22 hours ago, FlGatorwood said:

@lew, another packed post.  I, too, like the "cookie jar" or honey pot.  I looked for Pooh.    Those other bowls are super.  Also, I have one of those 3M masks and now I can't find parts for it.  I really do like your new masks and will get one of those after the holidays to make sure I can pay off everything by the end of the month.    Yes, I have a credit card, but I like to pay it off at the end of the month.  

 

@Woodbutcherbynight, that is one really nicely laminated and turned stem.  You took to those chisels as a duck takes to water,.  Going to look for more projects from you.  

Got these spun down this evening after doing a glue up for more bases for wine glasses. Two of six fan pulls.

 

Those are awesome.  Purple heart and what?

4 minutes ago, FlGatorwood said:

Those are awesome.  Purple heart and what?

The one on the right is purpleheart and maple.  The left is walnut, maple, purpleheart and the end is white Corian.  I have 3 matched sets the one with the white at bottom is for the light pull.  My kids came up with this slogan, white is light when I made several for them.  I kept the habit because it is easier to visually see which one you want.  

Great habit and points regarding identification of which pull chain to reach for.  Thanks for sharing.  

2 hours ago, lew said:

@Woodbutcherbynight Thanks! They'll need to make smaller cookies!

 

@Gerald and @FlGatorwood Thank You! When I first read your comments, I thought you were referring to one of these-

 

I never read the books or saw the cartoons of Winnie the Pooh  

 

@HandyDan Thanks! I have a roughed elm bowl blank mounted and ready to turn after I get a little hearing aid holder finished.

 

@Cal Thank You!

 

@Larry Buskirk Thanks! Looking at the weather forecast, that warm weather may be a while off.

 

@Jim from Easy Wood Tools Thank You! The lathe and my Easy Wood Tools!!

@lew That was one name it was called.  I remember in childhood that these were rather common.  But, then most of us had outhouses.  

27 minutes ago, FlGatorwood said:

But, then most of us had outhouses.

Oh yeah. We had one until I was in seventh grade. 

11 minutes ago, lew said:

Oh yeah. We had one until I was in seventh grade. 

But Poo had one of these.

12 hours ago, Gerald said:

But Poo had one of these.

So then it's true about bears and the woods??