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Our Patriot Turners-

@forty_caliber hasn't used up all of that pecan stash. Check out this beauty-

 

He tells us a bit more in this post-

 

 

@Gerald was turning a tenon and uncovered this unusual shape. 

 

He asked what we thought it could be. Check out more images and the thoughts of our members-

 

 

Boy, did we get a bunch of neat turnings posted on our "What's On Your Lathe" topic!

@Gerald, @calabrese55, and @RustyFN all were busy in their shops-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You can catchup starting here-

 

 

What’s Coming Up-

Click on the images for links to more information and registration

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For The Newbies-

Form Mike Peace. Some good tips about the size of a tenon vs. the diameter  of the piece-

 

Mike also has some thoughts on purchasing kits-

 

 

A hint from Tim Yoder about retaining those beautiful colors in your turnings-

 

 

Are there little ones in your family? Sam Angelo shows how to create some simple turnings that could become favorite toys.

 

 

 

Expand Your Horizons-

You pulled that bowl round off the shelf and discovered it had a nasty split, now what! Here's what Richard Raffan does-

 

 

 

Got the outside turned and starting to hollow out the inside and then this! What would you do?

 

 

Tenon or mortice?? How about neither! Mike Waldt's video short of turning a large platter illustrates the strength of hot glue!

 

 

 

New Turning Items-

Several of the vendor attendees to SWAT did a live video showing much of what was happening and is available for viewing. I did catch one unique item from Niles Stoppers. Audio is a little off.

https://streamyard.com/watch/8dzBZqCXEzpu

 

 

A couple of weeks ago, we posted a new item from Ron Brown- the lathe disk sander. Ron has since added a short video of its operation-

 

 

Woodturners Wonders is now handling Crown Tools. Check out more at-

https://woodturnerswonders.com/search?type=article%2Cpage%2Cproduct&q=crown* tools*&_kx=gV5SF2As_3IwtBi5TrpHVQM0F3UvGVbQKzhWGippDlk%3D.VJvU8R

 

 

Everything Else-

From Ron Brown's newsletter-

 

I Meant To Do That!

 

Show-and-tell is an important element at any gathering of craft people, turners included. I implemented a guideline at the Gwinnett Woodworker’s regular Saturday morning meetings: "Don’t point out flaws.” If it isn’t blatantly obvious, don’t talk about it. Stay positive and share what you enjoyed about making this piece and possibly what you might have learned.

 

In an attempt to appear humble, we sometimes point out our shortcomings or mistakes so we won’t appear to brag about what we’ve accomplished. You put in the time, energy, and effort to create something you are proud of. Don’t diminish it by pointing out the smallest of mistakes.

 

One of our members was describing his piece which was very impressive by the way, he mentioned what became known as “the hanging hole.” None of us could see it, folks asked him to show us what he meant because it was so minor that even if you saw his mistake, you wouldn’t think anything of it.

 

Most of the pieces woodturners make are unique because the wood's character can vary dramatically. Often there is no standard for comparison. If your piece didn’t turn out exactly like you intended, don’t be disappointed, be proud of what you did accomplish.

 

Mistakes Can Be An Opportunity For An Object Lesson!

 

 

A famous highly skilled local woodturner was demonstrating hollow forms when he suddenly pierced the vessel's side. Rather than giving up, he brilliantly used this turn of events as an object lesson on what to do with the remaining material.

 

If you have never come through the bottom of a bowl or through the side of a hollow form, just wait, you will sooner or later. It’s a little more difficult when you do it in front of 30 other turners!

 

Things are rarely perfect and yet most are still beautiful. Only someone lacking wisdom would criticize your work and point out small flaws. Don’t be easily offended and don’t do it yourself; that can lead to false humility. You’ve put in the work and practiced for untold hours, sometimes years, to gain your specific skill set. In other words, you’ve earned it

 

 

 

Safe turning

Thanks Lew.  Always enjoy this thread.

Thanks Lew always something new to look at

@HandyDan  Thank you!

 

@Gerald  Thank you!