Wednesday's Wisdom for Woodturners December 7, 2022

[lew]

December 7th, never forget the sacrifices-

 

 

We have made it past the half way point in donations for our Ward 57 Christmas project. If you haven't gotten around to donating, please don't wait! We are purchasing gifts for the family and need the funds to fulfill their requests. Jump over here and make that donation!

 

 

 

Our Patriot Turners-

We've had lots going on this past week. Some turnings, some questions and even an Internet appearance by one of out own!

 

@forty_caliber posted a bowl he made from the log he questioned the origin, last week. Everyone seemed to come to a consensus about the species

 

See what everyone said about this turning and check the additional images-

 

 

@RustyFN showed us a gorgeous, turned, flat sided vessel. He told us he had wanted to make one for quite some time. Everyone had lots of positive comments.

 

More images and the dimensions are in Rusty's post-

 

 

 @StaticLV2 added to a previous thread on turning center finders. His is a quick shop made device-

 

An explanation and more action shots are here-

 

 

 

Static also posed a question about duplicating a turning. To freehand multiple copies and have them be identical isn't easy. Here's what he is working on-

 

And these are his thoughts-

 

 

Yesterday, Cindy Drozda held one of her Zoom show and tell get togethers. Our own @Gerald presented his copper rimmed platter and his "poke-a-dot" platter. Gerald has shared both those turnings with us in the past. Cindy usually posts those Zoom talks on her YouTube channel. Not there yet but keep checking to catch our Star in action!!

 

 

What’s Coming Up-

Click on the images for links to more information and registration-

 

 

 

 

@forty_caliber gave us a heads up on this. 

 

 

For The Newbies-

@HandyDan posted this to show the versatility of the spindle gouge. This artist proves you don't need a dozen tools to create some beautiful pieces

 

Another entry into the gnome turning. This one is from Craft Supplies USA-

 

 

 

Expand Your Horizons-

Richard Raffan turns a cross grain green ash spatula pot-

 

 

New Turning Items-

Found another source for those threaded rings. These are brass. The ones from Ruth Niles are bronze and are advertised specifically for urns.

 

https://spiracraft.com/product/threaded-brass-rings-for-vessels/?inf_contact_key=a4e1cb7d17423b01ff886ccc58b30487

 

 

These are called "Ron's Pearls". Bits of wisdom put together by Ron Brown and are free to download. Get your copy at-

https://www.ronbrownsbest.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=4&product_id=927

 

 

Everything Else-

Rick Turns list of YouTube woodturning videos from last week-

 

 

 

Safe turning

Edited December 8, 2022 by lew

[Gerald]

Thanks Lew. Anyone who teaches or knows someone who does or knows a beginning turner "Ron's Pearls " is some very useful info. To get the download you have to "buy" it at $0.00.

[RustyFN]

Thanks Lew.

 

[forty_caliber]

Thanks again Lew!  These posts make me look forward to Wednesdays. 

 

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[HandyDan]

You went overboard on the post this week.  Tons of fodder there for us to check out in our spare time.  Love it.

Edited December 8, 2022 by HandyDan

[lew]

@Gerald Thank You! Also, thanks for the added information for obtaining the product from Ron Brown.

 

@forty_caliber  Thanks!

 

@HandyDan  Thank You!