It's been computer madness here so far this week! I think I need a vacation!!!

 

 

Our Patriot Turners-

@AndrewB used a glued up poplar blank for a pepper grinder.

 

 

Looks really nice. He shows us some progression shots in this post-

 

Andrew has found a new source for turning blanks. He gives us the low down in this post-

 

 

@RustyFN gave us an update on the platter he started last week-

 

Check Rusty's post for additional pictures and the start to finish thread-

 

Rusty has also been busy with his segmented work. Here's another one of his beauties-

 

This one garnered lots of positive v=comments!

 

 

@Ron Altier received a request from his daughter. As always, Ron's projects are fantastic and use a variety of wood species.

 

Lots of great comments about this on-

 

 

@FlGatorwood received some sad news from a classmate. He decided to brighten her day with a "care package". Steve originally posted this in General Woodworking forum but I thought our turners would appreciate seeing what he made.-

 

 

 

@Gunny puts a lot of us to shame with his organizational skills. He posted a utilitarian project he made on the lathe. Those projects that help us get things done are great to see (and steal)!

 

Check out Curtis' post to see what this is used for.

 

 

@Gerald finished up the coffee bar for his Mrs. He called it a coffee bar but I think it's more of a Coffee Shrine!

 

Judging from the smile, I think she is happy. The entire project can be seen here-

 

 

What’s Coming Up-

 

https://www.woodturner.org/Woodturner/WIT/WIT-Presents-Registration.aspx

 

 

Mike Waldt is changing the format of his live presentations. A short video explaining what will be happening-

 

 

 

For The Newbies-

If you have decided to get into resin casting, Alumilite has free online video course to help you get started-

https://www.alumilite.com/learn/casting/101?fbclid=IwAR3ngaxsteCcXRNZaKdNWel1wI6hFyvrFWOt2fld02AHzFiGfggv6zKM1_g

 

 

Expand Your Horizons-

Buying turning blanks can be expensive. Cutting your own blanks is fairly easy but is you can't turn them immediately they will deteriorate quickly. This PDF document, from the AAW, explains how to prepare and store the freshly cut blanks-

Save turning blanks.pdf

 

 

New Turning Items-

Not really a new item, but Mike Peace covers the subject of Collet Chucks-

 

 

If you are considering adding carbide tools to your arsenal, our sponsor Woodcraft, has Easy Wood Tools products on sale for the month of April-

 

 

And they also have turning kits and supplies on sale-

 

 

Ruth Niles' newsletter came this week. Lots of images of the items made by other makers. Some really great ideas. A cute idea from Rebecca DeGroot-

 

You can sign up for Ruth's newsletters https://nilesbottlestoppers.com/

 

 

Everything Else-

Rick Turns list of YouTube woodturning videos from last week-

 

 

Safe turning and stay well

Thank you, Lew, for the gracious nod.  Also, thank you for keeping up with this busy bunch of bees turning wood.  It is great to see all the work going on among our group.  And, we all know to go to Gerald's for a cup of coffee.  LOL  

Thanks Lew for the post. I just acquired a collet chuck so that video comes at a great time.

 

Steve come on over the coffee is hot.

Great post, alot of stuff to see and watch.  Collect chuck, yeah I am ordering one.  Been using a drill chuck for small stuff and it does work.  BUT>>>...

Again I'm late to the party I was busy outside practicing up on some beading... But another nicely put together post @lew and what the heck is a vacation? LOL I didn't think those even existed anymore LOL.

Thanks Lew.  I liked the Bunny video.  want to try some.

Thanks Lew.

 

Great post Lew. 

@FlGatorwood Thank You! Could use a cup of joe about now.

 

@Gerald Thanks! Hope the video is helpful.

 

@AndrewB Thank You! A vacation for me is 24 hours where there are no texts, emails, phone calls or someone knocking on the front door with some sort of computer emergency.

 

@HandyDan Thanks! Hope you post a picture if you make one.

 

@RustyFN Thank  You!

 

@Larry Blighton Thanks!

LOL @lew there is a simple way of doing that.  Phone Turned Off ignore front door, turn off the PC.  Simple fix LOL.

@lew Andrew forgot to tell you hide your car also.