Wednesday's Wisdom For Woodturners September 11, 2024

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Our Patriot Turners-

Member @Bob Hodge asked a question about finishing techniques. 

Please a take a moment to stop by his post and see if you can add to what has been said.

 

 

@AndrewB got his lathe up and running. He had some banjo problems.

 

 

 

Some more activity on our "ON/OFF" your lathe this past week-

From "OFF"-

@Gordon showed us a gorgeous ash bowl-

 

 

Catch up with more images and comments here-

 

 

And, from "ON"-

@Gerald, @forty_caliber, @teesquare and @kreisdorph all added to the list of projects!

 

 

 

 

 

See the new additions, images and comments starting here-

 

 

 

What’s Coming Up-

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And on Friday, September 13, Cindy Drozda is having a Tool Talk-

 

 

For The Newbies-

Sooner or later, when folks learn you are a turner, someone will ask you to duplicate a knob, spindle or similar item. Richard Raffan demonstrates his techniques.

 

 

A nice article from the AAW for turning a box-

 

https://www.woodturner.org/Woodturner/Resources/AmericanWoodturner/2024/39-4/Turn-an-Elegant-Round-Bottom-Box.aspx?fbclid=IwY2xjawFKoZFleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHd70o6bnhe3biMaw4eMHg0YMuogHclDn5Edy5zIkS5T_NplWyoMPlYYtOg_aem_tdq_nHfgzU8xEPiTDfDttA

 

 

Expand Your Horizons-

@Gerald uses paints to embellish some of his turnings. I this video, Mike Peace demonstrates using iridescent paints-

 

 

Mike also posted a video for hand chasing wooden threads. He includes some good tips on wood selection.

 

 

 

When I do turning demonstrations for Easy Wood Tools, the one product that seems to draw the most interest from new and experienced turners is the Easy Chuck. A short video on the chuck and some of its features.

 

 

 

New Turning Items-

Ron Brown has developed a new sphere turning jig. Looks like it might be a pretty nice piece of equipment.

 

 

 

Everything Else-

 

 

Safe turning

[Gerald]

Thanks for the post Lew. Funny thing Jeff Hornung did a demo on threading the weekend before SWAT and he used the Carter tool. Several guys ordered one. I have a one piece Iles which I still have not used but have it handy just waiting for inspiration.

[HandyDan]

Thanks Lew.  AA few of us have purchased a boring bar set.  There are a few videos on YouTube that show how to turn them into a ball turning jig.

 

 

 

[Fred W. Hargis Jr]

Man, there's a lot to like about the Easy Chuck. Maybe someday if i ever become a real turner...instead of a wannabe.

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@Gerald  Thank you!

 

@HandyDan Thanks for the video! I see lots of possibilities with the boring bar setup.

 

@Fred W. Hargis Jr  Thanks! The chuck is a really well designed piece of equipment.

[Gerald]

@HandyDan for those who do not have a metal lathe I cane see using the boring head with different bit (which I have) to turn a sphere. mmmmm. Reminds me I need to get the Josana jig out and do some more stuff on bowls, platters and boxes.

[HandyDan]

1 hour ago, Gerald said:

for those who do not have a metal lathe I cane see using the boring head with different bit (which I have) to turn a sphere. mmmmm

 

This can be easily adapted to the wood lathe.  Wood is softer so the tools to turn larger balls don't the same rigidity as for metal.

[HandyDan]

4 hours ago, Gerald said:

Reminds me I need to get the Josana jig out and do some more stuff on bowls, platters and boxes.

 

I haven't yet put the Jaho Jig together but found and bought the cross slide table used in the video.  For anyone interested it is only 4-5 lbs and is well made and works well.  Here is a pic of it.

 

 

[lew]

46 minutes ago, HandyDan said:

 

I haven't yet put the Jaho Jig together but found and bought the cross slide table used in the video.  For anyone interested it is only 4-5 lbs and is well made and works well.  Here is a pic of it.

 

 

Where did you get yours, Dan?

[HandyDan]

Off of Ebay.  Search Proxxon micro.  It's a model KT70.  There is one for sale $55.00 with free shipping.  Very good price.

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20 minutes ago, HandyDan said:

Off of Ebay.  Search Proxxon micro.  It's a model KT70.  There is one for sale $55.00 with free shipping.  Very good price.

Thanks!