Our annual Adopt A Wounded Warrior campaign is going gangbusters! We are at about the 3/4 point in our goal. If you haven't made your pledge, please consider doing so in the next week. That gives our "Santa" a chance to do the necessary shopping to fulfill the Christmas wishes.

 

 

 

 

Our Patriot Turners-

Over the weekend, @forty_caliber posted one of his pecan bowl turnings. He added copper enhancements as a way to fill some voids. 

 

His post turned out to be one of the best conversations we have had in a long time, here in the Turner's Forum. I think you will find a lot of great comments that pertain not only to turning but also to creative thinking for any project.

 

 

 

Another topic that crosses over from one forum to another was posted in the General Woodworking forum by @Gene Howe.

Gene asked about our favorite wood species with which to work. Lots of great content and some super images.

 One of the images-

 

 

@Bob Hodge is considering upgrading his lathe. His primary turning projects will be larger bowls, platters and hollow vessels. Bob asked the forum's thoughts on what might be a good lathe for his upgrade. Check out his post, our members comments and see if you can provide some input-

 

Bob also took the time to share a couple of jewelry towers he has made. These would make excellent gifts for any wife or girlfriend (or both) who has a lot of bling!

 

 

 

@Gerald updated us on the progress on some commissioned bowls. Looks like they are about ready to ship!

 

 

 

Gerald also posed a question to the group asking if anyone had ever turned a full sized "Nut Cracker" soldier. None of members could really offer much in the way of useful information (although lots of wisecracks were offered up). If you have done this, or know someone that has, maybe you could help Gerald-

 

 

@Ron Altier has been busy cranking out projects. The first one he showed us was some fantastic earrings. Ron has the awesome ability to combine the most gorgeous wood combinations-

 

 

Ron also posted a new ornament he just finished!

 

 

 

And speaking of ornaments, @Steve Krumanaker has made a bunch of birdhouses, Some of these are a new design for Steve and they are fantastic! He received lots of great comments and he offered additional information about how he makes the little birds.

 

 

 

@Masonsailor is starting on his Christmas presents- I think I should take the hint!

 

 

 

What’s Coming Up-

If you are quick- Lyle Jamieson has an IRD, tomorrow (Thursday December 9, 2021), on turning natural edge, hollow forms.

 

 

https://lylejamieson.com/product/december-9-2021700-930pm-eastern-time-thursday-natural-edge-hollow-form/

 

 

https://woodturningtoolstore.com/event/woodturners-retreat-six-turners-live-12-turnings-of-christmas/

 

 

For The Newbies-

Hand made toys are always a treat for the little ones and with Christmas fast approaching this is a timely video from the AAW-

 

We must be cautious when creating these, especially for those who might be thinking about chewing on the toys. The AAW has a short article with guidelines and some embedded links to more information-

https://www.woodturner.org/Woodturner/Resources/Safety-Materials/Safety--Turning-Safe-Toys.aspx?_zs=ceDib&_zl=k8mr2

 

 

Lyle Jamieson has some tips on lathe speed-

 

 

 

Expand Your Horizons-

A live edge bowl from "Turn A Wood Bowl"

 

 

Richard turning a little bowl. Just nice to watch his skills-

 

 

 

New Turning Items-

Craft Supplies USA has ornament kits available. A short video showing some of the products and turning a snowman.

 

https://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/t/62/Ornaments?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=videos

 

 

Ruth Niles has a new bottle stopper design. It is functional as a stopper as well as being able to show off the stopper top-

 

Check it out at Ruth's site-

https://nilesbottlestoppers.com/product/ss-1000/

 

 

Everything Else-

Rick Turns list of last week's woodturning videos on YouTube-

 

Thanks for the update.  A lot more coming out of the shops now that the weather has soured some.  Liking the looks of this weeks video choices.

Thanks for the post Lew. It seems everyone has gotten busy . Also Raffan has started a new You Tube channel and I think the video is part of that.

@lew Thanks for putting all this together for us.  

 

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Another amazing thread Lew.  Love the tributes and showcase for all of our resident wood spinners. A great recap of their work and a resource guide to ensure I've seen their talents.

Thanks for all your time & research putting this together each week.

@HandyDan  Thank You!

 

@Gerald Thanks! And, thank you for the heads up up the Raffan YouTube channel.

 

@forty_caliber Thank You!

 

@Grandpadave52 Thanks!