Happy Saint Patrick's Day!

 

 

Our Patriot Turners-

@RustyFN added an addition to his new Record Lathe

 

This outrigger adds a lot of versatility to the lathe as Rusty explains in his post-

 

 

New member @Chris Brown, is looking for a new lathe and asked our advice. Our members aren't shy about providing help when asked! Check out Chris' post and chime in with your thoughts!

 

 

We have been talking about various types of steady rests lately. @Ron Altier showed us his shop made version. Ron's is especially useful having two sets of wheels-

 

Ron describes his build in this post-

 

 

 

What’s Coming Up-

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

 

 

 

 

This is a YouTube event presented by many "Makers". Click on the above image for the link to the event's YouTube Channel.

 

 

 

Cindy Drozda is having a multiday event on tall wooden vessels

 

 

Click on the above image for the link to Cindy's site and registration information.

 

 

 

Highland Woodworking is having an online woodturning event with John Lucas

 

More information and registration can be found by clicking on the above image.

 

 

 

If you are a member of the AAW, they are presenting Liam O'Neill in their Master Series, March 27. Here's the link to more information- https://www.woodturner.org/Woodturner/Virtual-Events/AAW-Master-Series--Liam-O-Neill--Intro--March-27--2021--TRT-1-26-.aspx

 

 

 

For The Newbies-

Here's a nice kitchen project that combines elements of spindle turning and a little hollowing-

 

https://www.woodworkersjournal.com/project-elegant-biscuit-cutter/

 

 

 

Some tools, because of their shape, can be difficult to sharpen. Here's a novel approach that seems to work pretty good!

 

 

 

Too often, when I put a chunk of wood on the lathe, I'm really not sure exactly what I'll end up with. This short video can help with planning the outcome.

 

 

 

 

Expand Your Horizons-

This is a really long video. It is a teaching lesson, by Linda Ferber, about surface embellishments and more. 

 

 

The folks at Alumilite help us decide which epoxy is suited for a particular application-

 

 

 

New Turning Items-

Not a new item but maybe something you have been thinking about adding to your arsenal. The Sorby Pro Hollower-

 

 

Ruth Niles has put together a package deal of some of her most popular items

 

Here is the link for ordering- https://nilesbottlestoppers.com/product/super-stainless-kit/

If you use the code "newsletter #25" at checkout, you'll get an extra discount!

 

Ruth's newsletter also has some previews of Rebecca DeGroot's latest idea. Why not subscribe- it's free!

 

 

Everything Else-

Rick Turns video list from last week. Please note that Rick has added some information about a YouTube channel that was posting another turner's work as their own. 

 

 

 

Frank Howarth is always amazing to watch. His imagination- and workshop- are awesome!

 

 

 I posted my finished steady rest project. If anyone wants the Sketchup drawing, let me know-

 

 

Safe turning and stay well

 

 

 

Edited March 17, 20215 yr by lew

another nicely put together post @lewguess theres not a ton going on this week.  I know for myself there isn't LOL until I get the shed shop finished up and organized.

Nice post Lew. The video of the CNC and segmented bowl was interesting. 
Paul

I am already behind on videos I get in email and now you dump more on me.

Thanks Lew

1 minute ago, Gerald said:

I am already behind on videos I get in email and now you dump more on me.

Thanks Lew

 

Same here, they get mad if I watch them at work when we are waiting for parts.   

Thanks, Lew.  Another worthy post.  

Some more good info.  Thanks Lew.  Watched the sharpening video.  Was more on using the hook tool.  Often wondered how hard the learning curve is on one of those.

@AndrewBThanks! Looking forward to seeing the finished shop!

 

@Masonsailor Thank You, Paul!

 

@Gerald Thanks!

 

@Gunny Thank You!

 

@FlGatorwood Thanks, Steve!

 

@HandyDan Thank You! I have not used a hook tool, myself and wondered how they could be sharpened. I do have a "Scorp" and think this might be the way to sharpen it.

 

 

Yea its been a long 4 years coming to get that thing cleared out and cleaned up...  Cant wait to get it done.