Wednesday's Wisdom For Woodturners January27, 2021

[lew]

Coming up on the end of January already! Time sure does fly during a Pandemic.

 

A little less, this week, from our own but a lot more from others.

 

 

Our Patriot Turners-

We had a post this week from @ehbowen asking for some information about green wood. Eric got his hands on some freshly cut ash and wanted to know about preserving it. The post generated a lot of comments on turning, sanding project supplies and more. Maybe you can help give Eric some ideas. Check out his original post.

 

 

@Pauley had a problem with some of his sanding discs and asked our turners for some ideas. The conversation yielded lots of sanding techniques information and sources for sanding supplies.

@Gerald provided us with a link- https://www.turningwood.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Store_Code=T&Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=2S

 

I checked one of my favorite sanding suppliers. Their prices were comparable to Gerald's-

https://www.supergrit.com/view.php?pg=index

 

 

 

@RustyFN gave us an update on the bowl jig he shared with us last week. He included pictures of how he mounted the jig on his bandsaw-

 

 

@AndrewB Updated us on his pressure pot adventure. There was an interesting discussion as to how much pressure was needed to pressurize the pot for casting resins-

 

Andrew, later, showed us the results of his first casting attempt-

 

 

I often reference Alumilite in these posts. I have no connection with them other than learning a lot from their videos. This particular video provides tips and techniques for mixing casting resins. Most of the information applies to any manufacturer-

 

 

 

What’s Coming Up-

A couple of events happening on Saturday, January 30, 2021.

 

Cindy Drozda is hosting the second part of her waterfall lidded bowl.

 

Check Cindy's site for more information and registration- http://www.cindydrozda.com/

 

 

If you have insomnia, The first Virtual Craft Festival of 2021 starts at 2am (PST) Saturday morning and goes until 6pm (PST) Saturday evening.

 

Click on the above image for the link to the schedule and presenters. This is a free event and all presenters use their own YouTube channel for their demonstration. There is a link for each presenter in their bio on the website linked in the above image.

 

 

For The Newbies-

Mike Peace continues his critique of carbine turning tools. If you've followed Mike for any length of time you know he has always used traditional HSS tools.

 

 

This video is a little long but it not only demonstrates turning but also gives us some insights on design.

 

 

 

Expand Your Horizons-

If the previous "twig pot" video looked like something you might try, but, you wanted your turning to be more hollowed out, this video may help you decide which hollowing tool to buy/use.

 

 

Looking for a way to make that cracked/split bowl a work of art? Here's one turner's take on what to do- Bowl Stitching! Good information- video of a demonstration-

 

 

 

New Turning Items-

The folks at Woodturners Wonders have a very nice sanding deal going on with the Roloc mandrels and pad holders

 

Check it out, here-

https://woodturnerswonders.com/collections/ultimate-sanding-system/products/ultimate-2-and-3-inch-sanding-kit

 

 

This really isn't a new item but we touched on it a bit last week. The shop made steady Rest from Alan Stratton. This video shows a bit more about it-

 

 

These links have more written details-

https://www.aswoodturns.com/

 

https://www.aswoodturns.com/2014/09/steady-update/

 

https://www.aswoodturns.com/2013/08/lathe-steady-rest/

 

 

 

Everything Else-

Rick Turns YouTube video list from last week-

 

 

 

I haven't been in the shop this week. Been writing Micro Credentials for the National Occupation Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI). A long time friend is the CEO and called to get some help in the Electrical/Electronics areas. I had forgotten how tedious writing those things can be! 

 

Safe turning and stay well

[Gunny]

Well I can see I will be busy watching videos the rest of the week.  Doctor didn't release me to full duty, right arm still in a sling.  

[AndrewB]

Another nice post I'll have to catch up on the videos at some point tomorrow.

[FlGatorwood]

Thanks, Lew.  Another great post with lots of information and learning.  I always enjoy Mike Peace and today with his Chinese gouge with the wonder handle.  I thought he was going to store his tips inside of it.  

 

Andrew needs either new bearings or some grease somewhere on his lathe.  That was a good video.

 

I always am amazed by Cindy Drozda and her fantastic work.  And,it was good to see the vase like item in the long video.  It was cool this evening so a great time to view.  

[HandyDan]

Thanks Lew.  I enjoyed Alan's steady rest.  Need to go through the rest of the info.

[Pauley]

Wow! Lots of great information here.  Thanks Lew!

[Gerald]

Thanks Lew. I saved the steady rest to go on the club website. Always something new going on here.

[RustyFN]

Thanks Lew. A lot of great info and videos to watch.

[lew]

@Gunny Thank You! Hope the arm heals quickly!

 

@AndrewB Thanks!

 

@FlGatorwood Thank You! Ms. Drozda is a fantastic artist!

 

@HandyDan Thanks! I've been thinking about rebuilding my Steady Rest into this configuration. I really like the idea of installing it without removing the turning.

 

@Pauley Thank You!

 

@Gerald Thanks! I would love to see the club's version(s) of their builds.

 

@RustyFN Thank You!