Before we get into our own turners, please watch this inspiring video from Tim Yoder-

 

 

Our Patriot Turners-

Lots going on this week!

@Masonsailor posted a question about chucks. Paul is considering "beefier" chuck and asked our turners about a Nova G3. Maybe you have some experience with this chuck and can provide some input to help him out-

 

 

@HandyDan is involved with turning pens for our troops. He showed us his latest batch-

 

This is fantastic program for giving a little something back to the guys and gals away from home. Best part is it is free. Our sponsor, Woodcraft, sends your pen on to the service people and replaces your pen kit. All it costs you is time and a little wood. Woodcraft is just one of the organizations that are involved with this worthwhile program.

 

 

We've had some additional input on last weeks post about Abrasive Finishing Pastes. This link picks up where we left off-

 

 

Last week @RustyFN asked about upgrading his lathe and was looking for input. Here's the follow up to that post-

 

 

New forum member @Headhunter posted some of his turnings. 

 

This is just a small sampling of what Tony has done. Please check out his work and the comments from our gang!

 

 

@DuckSoup shared a video on cutting bowl blanks from a tree and how to get the best grain patterns. Thanks, Bob!

 

 

@Fred W. Hargis Jr is getting back into turning. He started off with a turned leg and was brave enough to share it with us. He took all of the suggestions and went back to the lathe a turned a new, improved edition. Nice work, Fred!

 

Check out his post for a picture of the second version!

 

 

Kitchen objects seemed to a theme this past week. First off, @Ron Altier turned handles for some metal measuring cups-

 

Ron received lots of comments and some procedural questions on his post-

 

In keeping with the kitchen theme, @AndrewB is working on a pepper grinder. He is making his own mandrel to hold the blanks together.

 

Check out Andrew's progress in his post-

 

Last week, Andrew posted his start on a pepper mill and he received additional comments. That post picks up here-

 

 

What’s Coming Up-

Hold on to your hats! Lots to put on your calendars!!

 

Click on the above image for the link to registration and more information.

 

 

Click on the above image for the link to registration.

 

 

A month of woodworking shows! Bradley McCalister, from Spiracraft, has some more information-

 

 

 

For The Newbies-

The Woodworker's journal published a couple of nice articles for the turner. Check it out at-

https://www.woodworkersjournal.com/category/weekly-latest-issue/?utm_medium=email

 

 

If the kids ever get back to school, this will make a neat accessory-

 

How to make it can be found at-

https://www.woodworkersjournal.com/project-spindle-turned-pencil-box/

 

 

We have been learning about the different cuts that can be made with HSS tools. This video discusses the cuts that can be made with the bowl gouge-

(Editors note- Yes, carbide can do that!)

 

 

If you are getting into resin casting and considering a pressure pot, this video from Zac Higgins covers a lot of things you should know-

 

 

 

Expand Your Horizons-

Mr. David Reed Smith has made available his latest articles. Mr. Smith's projects are always accompanied by detailed steps and some of the most ingenious turning jigs.

 

These pencil holders are sure to welcome folks to pick them up off your desk-

 

The complete step-by-step-

http://davidreedsmith.com/Articles/PencilHolder/PencilHolder.html

 

In creating these pencil holders, Mr. Smith devised this little jig to perfect the alignment on the burned details

 

When you see the how and why of this setup, I assure you you will be amazed at Mr. Smith's creativity

http://davidreedsmith.com/Articles/PencilHolder/SphereAlignmentCenter/SphereAlignmentCenter.html

 

 

 

New Turning Items-

Stumbled across this website. It seems to have some interesting projects and equipment-

https://woodezine.com/

 

 

Mike Waldt gives us a test drive on a new Robust tool rest-

 

 

If you work with resins/epoxy, Alumilite has a new sealer product-

 

More about it here-

https://www.alumilite.com/products/amazing-sealer/?utm_campaign=Amazing Sealer Launch Feb (Ui4CAR)&utm_medium=email&utm_source=240 Day Engaged&_ke=eyJrbF9jb21wYW55X2lkIjogIk1pWk5pVCIsICJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJsZXdpc2thdWZmbWFuQGdtYWlsLmNvbSJ9

 

 

Ruth Niles has a Pizza Night Special-

 

Check it out here-

https://nilesbottlestoppers.com/product/pizza-night-special-kit/

 

 

Maybe not new but a new price for 3 days on Robert Sorby tools at Spiracraft-

 

Here's the link!   https://shop.spiracraft.com/

 

 

Check out some of these products!

 

https://woodturningtoolstore.com/shop/

 

 

Everything Else-

Rick Turns YouTube woodturning video list from last week-

 

 

One final thing, Jimmy Clewes posted this video concerning the American Association Of Woodturners. This organization is one of the largest woodturning groups. If you are a member, you may want to pass along this information to other AAW members,

 

 

 

Safe turning and stay well

Nice post!!  Need a couple weeks to cut through all that info.  

Wow Lew that is jam packed with a lot of great info. I need to get into the abrasive paste one first.

I completely FORGOT that it was Wensday oooooooooof.  Another nicely put post @lew.  Trying to stick with kitchen items as its going to be on the menu for next years Christmas goings.

Thanks for another packed post Lew. Not sure I will still be turning AT 100

You must have worked a lot of overtime this week.  That is a lot of info and good info too.  Thanks for the nod on my pens.

Great post Lew. And I hope we are all turning at 100 ! 
Paul

Watched the video "4 Bowl Gouge Techniques" and it has some very good info.  While watching I noticed the electrical receptacles on the wall behind him.  Talk about over kill.  WOW!

@Gunny Thank You!

 

@RustyFN Thanks!

 

@AndrewB Thank You!

 

@Gerald Thanks! Mr. Hawks sure is an inspiration!

 

@HandyDan Thank You! Your work deserves it! I saw those receptacles and thought the same thing!

 

@Masonsailor Thanks! Me Too!!!