Yes, I realize it is Thursday. But in my defense- I had this entire post written last evening and just before it was to be submitted- it disappeared. Not sure what combinations of keys I pressed but I was staring at a blank post entering screen.

 

Please check the "Everything Else" topic about Ruth Niles!

 

Our Patriot Turners-

@Gerald showed us the progress he was making on a beautiful piece of cherry burl- a gift from his son.

Geral certainly did this piece of wood proud!

 

 

@AndrewBis not one to sit around and waste time. He posted several projects he is working.

First is a birch bowl. Andrew is really applying the suggestions you all have been providing and it shows in this piece.

 

He is also working on a cup and a goblet-

 

 

Finally, Andrew started on a fantastic looking piece of exotic wood (Bhilwara). Can't wait to see this when the finish hits it!

 

 

 

A while back we were discussing finishes. There were several posts this week on that topic.

First, @Ron Altier asked us about a home brew finish he read about. Our members had lots of input on this one.

 

Another post dealt with oil and wax finishes. @AndrewB was curious about using sesame seed oil and beeswax. 

 

The type of oil used with this mixture must be carefully chosen to avoid it becoming rancid. @Gerald suggested using Walnut oil as a finish. Walnut oil, specifically formulated for this purpose, is food safe and will not create a problem for users with food allergies. The following link is useful for understanding the safety aspect.

https://www.woodstockmagazine.com/2016/06/06/113196/walnut-oil-or-mineral-oil-learn-why-andrew-prefers-walnut-oil-to-protect-his-bowls

 

This is one example of what is available-

 

https://bowlmakerinc.com/product/oil-wax-finish-8-oz/

 

 

What’s Coming Up-

Craig Timmerman is offering Interactive Remote Demonstrations. 

More information can be found at his website- https://www.armadillowoodworks.com/index.html

 

 

For The Newbies-

The other week we were having a discussion on how to handle grain tearout. @Gerald mentioned a reverse turning technique. "Rick Turns" posted a video on turning a vase. In that video, he uses the reverse turning technique.

 

 

Expand Your Horizons-

We have been looking for ways to make a wooden vessel waterproof. Here's a fairly low tech method-

 

 

 

New Turning Items-

I'd like to extend a big Thumbs Up to @FlGatorwood for this weeks new turning item!

 

Retail price is $3799.99. I found it at Woodturners Wonders for $3500.

 

 

Just in case you haven't saved up enough of your lunch money for the lathe, here's another offering. This is very similar to Jerry Marcental's chuck plate-

https://woodturningtoolstore.com/product/special-elio-dr-safe-drive-set-of-two-2-5-3-5/

 

 

Everything Else-

Rick Turns Youtube video list from last week-

 

 

 

On a personal note, Ruth Niles lives a very short trip from here and I have visited her shop on several occasions. You won't meet a nicer person than Ruth. This past week some A**H*le hacked her Instagram account and set up a scam in her name. The scammer is impersonating her and advertising a seminar for turners. 

 

This is not Ruth! I played along with the scam to find out more. You register ( used fake info) by email. They tell you to buy a Nike gift card for $100. Then send them a photo of the card numbers so they can register you. As Ruth said, it is doubtful anyone would fall for that but she is really worried about her business reputation.

 

Please spread the word that this is a scam and Ruth has no part in it.  Thanks!

 

 

Safe turning and stay well

 

Interesting option for a face plate I may have to look into that.  Could be better than the one I have.  No more wasting of screws.  Either way good post @lew.  As far as posting problems crap happens.  It could have been due to a number of things with the PC trying to talk to the forum website... Including some issues with Invision itself.  Or it could have just been a random fluke that happens.  I've had weirder t hings happen but with PC games on my end.  Id install them and my system met the requirement but they just wouldn't run.  But it happens.  I've also got two out of three of the Mid Sized EWT rougher and finisher on the way.  Can't wait to get those.

Great post Lew.  Thanks!

Thanks for the mention Lew. Now more videos I got to watch. Went out with some club members and collected two walnut trees. So it is rest time now.

 

I have two sizes of the Elio Drive. Hardly use it anymore if some one is interested we can talk.

Thanks, Lew.  Just catching up on this weeks issue.  

 

The Rikon lathe referenced was unique in that the bed will extend.  I wondered about the stability after the bed was extended.  The price, well far above my pay grade of retired civil service.  LOL  

 

Great post as usual.  Enjoyed the videos.  And, appreciate the scam info.  

Missed this earlier in the week.  Seems I have plenty of videos to watch this evening.

@AndrewB Thanks! I learned to type from the Bible- "Seek and ye shall find"- so I am blaming myself for the problem. 

 

@HandyDan Thank You!

 

@Gerald Thanks! Hope the trees yield some useful pieces. Around here, walnut is often cut for firewood. The squirrels plant them along the roads and fence rows. Thanks, too, for the offer to part with your Elio Drive. Hope you get a taker.

 

@FlGatorwood Thank You! Yes, that lathe is a bit above my social security check, too!

 

@Gunny Thanks!

 

A note about Ruth Niles- Instagram shut down the fake account and the authorities have been contacted. I just hope Ruth's reputation and business has not been damaged. She posted that her customer database was never in jeopardy and no customer information was ever compromised.