Well, I've graduated to Headquarters Driver but still TAD to Ships Laundry and assistant Coop cleaner. Mimi goes for her follow-up 2 week appointment with the surgeon tomorrow. Probably remove the staples and start therapy as well. 

 

 

Our Patriot Turners-

@John Morris posted an inquiry on the popularity of pen turning. Turners seem to follow trends and pens were all the rage a while back. Our turners had several thoughts on the subject-

I had missed one of John's post from back in December. He wondered, if given a choice, what would be our favorite three traditional turning tools-

 

Check out what several of our members chose and while you're there tells us what you would select-

 

 

@forty_caliber finished his drying kiln. He has really thought this through and looks like the internal environment will really do the job-

 

There's a bunch more photos in his post along with descriptions of the controls he is using-

 

 

@jthornton continues to work on his chevron bowls. He took the time to perfect the accuracy and it shows in the alignment of the design-

 

JT's post takes us along through the glue-up and turning process. Please check it out!

 

You may remember from last week that JT's original idea for this design was to create "popcorn bowls". As with all turners, design changes are part of the game. Check out what JT decided to do with the popcorn bowl design-

 

JT was also one of the lucky winners of our Ward 57 raffle. He tells us about the prize we won -

 

 

@HandyDan posted information about a great deal from Penn State Industries and gave us a look at how he modified a set of chuck jaws to suit his needs.

 

From PSI-

 

The link-https://www.pennstateind.com/store/CUG3418CCX.html?utm_source=Google_Shopping&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=&utm_term=CUG3418CCX&gclid=Cj0KCQiAq5meBhCyARIsAJrtdr70ldWCA_YmLJ606Nrzu2Q_cEi44g6K3bWv-v2lWtTpmg-0b7wwgpAaAksvEALw_wcB

 

 

@Steve Krumanaker can't wait for Christmas! He has already started on his ornaments for 2023! I love these little birdhouses.

 

 

 

 

What’s Coming Up-

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Cindy Drozda does a lot of free online programs. Her only request is that you signup for her emails. Click on the image to get to the signup page

 

 

 

For The Newbies-

Keeping your lathe Morris Tapers clean is important to ensure the centers don't slip. You can buy brushes but Mike Peace shows us how to make one-

 

 

Lyle Jamieson demonstrates how to create an Koa crotch bowl with undercut rim. This is a piece of beautiful wood. The techniques can be used on any species. 

 

 

 

Expand Your Horizons-

From the AAW, this quite long video from a live demonstration by Al Stirt. He demonstrates carved square platters

 

 

Adding threads to a lidded box can add another level of pizzazz to your turnings. The following three videos offer several considerations.

 

 

 

 

@jthornton showed us his segmenting procedures. This video from Jim Rodgers shows his methods of designing, cutting, gluing and turning.

 

Within the video, there is mention of software that can be used to assist in design and calculations. The link to WoodturnerPro software-

https://www.woodturnerpro.com/

 

 

New Turning Items-

Not specifically a turning item but Starbond Adhesives has released a new odorless thin CA. 

From their website-

NO-05 Starbond Infiltrant Odorless Thin CA Glue is a 3D printer infiltrant that is fumeless, odorless, and hypoallergenic.  This watery-thin adhesive is perfect for getting into those hard-to-reach hairline fractures, pores, and narrow slots.  Our NO-05 is ideal for porous materials such as foam, soft wood (balsa), ceramics, unpolished minerals, and fossils.  Often used as a glossy finish, this glue can be sanded, then polished to perfection!  Using capillary action, the NO-05 glue works wonders on inlay applications as it penetrates and stabilizes the material.

 

 

Click on the above image for the like to the product page.

 

Everything Else-

Not sure what happened to Rick Morris (Rick Turns). His weekly list of YouTube woodturning videos has been missing for a while. Hope he is OK.

 

 

Thanks for the mention this week.  The threaded inserts theme is interesting.  I look forward to viewing those videos.

thanks for the videos. gonna have to look at the threaded inserts. As to cleaning the MT , I rarely use a MT direct in headstock. Use mostly the ones that go in a chuck as drive spurs. For cleaning I have the Taper Mate and it works well.

@HandyDan Thank You!

 

@Gerald Thanks! And, thanks for the link to Taper Mate.