We are into February already. Yesterday the temperature was over 60° but today back in the 30's. Typical Pennsylvania weather!

 

 

Our Patriot Turners-

@Woodbutcherbynight showed us a really well thought out wire burning tool. This one can be used with one hand!

 

Check out his post for a detailed description of the build and all of the great comments Gunny received!

 

 

 

 

@Masonsailor continues the process of turning the pieces for his "vertical lazy susan". He has completed the three tulips-

 

His complete thread, showing the progress, is at-

 

 

@Ron Altier posted a beautiful blue ornament. As always, Ron's work is spectacular. I think he finally has a handle on that UV finish-

 

Please check all of the great comments he received on this one-

 

 

 

What’s Coming Up-

 

Click on the above image for the link to the show website and registration information. Check out who is going to be there- Chris Caliendo- president of Easy Wood Tools! Thanks @Jim from Easy Wood Tools for the heads up!!!

 

 

For The Newbies-

As with most everything, there's more than one way to accomplish a process. Mounting a bowl blank, on a chuck, is no exception. Some turners use a recess while others will use a tenon. Here is video from Sam Angelo explaining his take on which to use-

 

 

If you are looking for classes to improve your turning skills, Craft Supplies USA may have something available.

 

Here's the link to their complete list-

https://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/t/205/3-Day-Woodturning-Workshops-(Deposit-Only)

 

 

Expand Your Horizons-

I found a rather interesting video from Lyle Jamieson. He discusses the requirements for "reach" in turning advance shapes.

 

 

 

New Turning Items-

Woodturners Wonders has a couple of new items available. Along with their CBN wheels, they are now offering diamond wheels.

 

They are also offering a new, two prong drive spur-

All their products can be found at their website- https://woodturnerswonders.com/

 

 

Everything Else-

We often mention embellishments to our turnings and have shown several methods to accomplish this. Mike Peace posted a video showing the tool he uses on small projects.-

 

In addition, here is the link to a printed handout with sources for the parts needed to make the tool-

http://www.mikepeacewoodturning.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Rotary-Texturing-tool-01282020.pdf

 

 

 

Rick Turns has uploaded his list of YouTube turning videos for January. Why not give Rick a "Thumbs Up" and a positive comment, on his channel, for his efforts-

 

 

 

@Cliff posted a neat video showing how one turner engineered the mechanics necessary to make specialized turnings. I remember a while back @BillyJack asking us about a more simple solution. Enjoy!

 

 

 

Safe turning

Lew, this is wonderful stuff again this week.  I don't know how you keep up with all of it, but I surely enjoy watching and learning.  Thank you.

A action  packed week with plenty of stuff to keep me busy.  NICE!!  Going to have to look at making a texturing tool next.

Thanks AGAIN Lew for a packed post

Good stuff again Lew.  I'm an expansion in a recess fan for mounting purposes.  Never had a failure but have had a couple tenons break off.

@FlGatorwood Thank You! You guys make it easy with all your posts!

 

@Woodbutcherbynight Thanks! I was hoping to find some of those bronze bushings locally but no luck so far.

 

@Gerald Thank You!

 

@HandyDan Thanks! I, too, mostly use the recess. I like the way I can shape the bottom and foot of the bowl with this method.

2 hours ago, lew said:

I was hoping to find some of those bronze bushings locally but no luck so far.

 I didn't even bother to try, just ordered them.    Worked for him, I should get fair results.  

On 2/5/2020 at 8:24 PM, lew said:

really well thought out wire burning tool.

that's cool.  HEY  that insulation is it fire resistant?

Thanks very much Lew

1 hour ago, Jim from Easy Wood Tools said:

Thanks very much Lew

@Jim from Easy Wood Tools Thank You!!!