I guess most of us are getting a little more shop time with the current health situations. Please stay home and away from crowds. Wash those hands and TURN OFF THE TV!

 

Our Patriot Turners-

@Gerald put the finishing touches on the embellished platter he showed us recently-

 

In this post, he describes what he did-

 

 

@Masonsailor continues his work on his Lazy Susan tulip. Paul has prepared the location for it.

 

Paul tells us about this space as well as showing us a beautiful chandelier he restored/modified-

 

 

 

What’s Coming Up-

Almost all workshops/symposiums/shows have been cancelled until further notice. 

 

 

For The Newbies-

Mike Peace posted a neat little project. A different type of door stop. Mike uses several methods of chucking the piece.

 

 

Another simple, but useful, turning is from an article in Woodworker's Journal. If you are into espresso, check this out-

https://www.woodworkersjournal.com/project-classy-espresso-tamper/

 

 

Expand Your Horizons-

Carl Jacobson put up a video of turning epoxy and aluminum shavings. Carl has done several videos using Alumilite but in this one he tries a different casting material. Check out those Easy Wood Tools ( @Jim from Easy Wood Tools ) negative rake cutters in action!!!

 

 

 

 

Here is a very short video from Lyle Jamieson. Lyle uses a laser pointer help get the most out of a piece turned between centers-

 

 

 

 

New Turning Items-

I recently received my latest Woodcraft magazine (Vol. 16/No. 94). There is a super review of the new Easy Wood Tools mini hollowers. The author discovered what we already knew- they are awesome!!!  

 

Also in that issue is a Turned Table project. Measured drawings and step by step pictures makes this a project any turner can complete.

 

 

The folks at Woodturners Wonders have a "new" product- at least from them- Turner's Calipers. At first glance, they appear to be similar to any other but as you check the spec, you'll find these are not your run-of-the-mill pieces.

 

Check them out at-

https://woodturnerswonders.com/products/calipers?variant=32660532363395

 

 

 

Everything Else-

Woodturning Monthly from Woodworker's Journal is available at-

http:// https://www.woodworkersjournal.com/woodturning-monthly/?utm_medium=email

 

 

I finished up the hollow vessel. Used mineral oil and beeswax as a finish

 

 

 

 

 

The knot area was way softer than the rest of the wood. There is a little indentation but all in all it's OK. I'm still not happy with my ability to make things look graceful and elegant. Maybe that will come with practice. 

 

 

Safe turning and stay healthy.

 

Lot of good stuff this week!  Thanks @lew   

Thanks Lew. The finish on that one looks great and your photography continues to improve.

Gerald's plate looks great and your hollow vessel turned out wonderful.  Thanks for the weekly news.

@Gerald Thank You!

 

@HandyDan Thanks!

 

Everyone stay well!!!