Can you believe that September is almost over. I guess I should have know by how many people have their Christmas decorations up already!

 

 

Our Patriot Turners-

@kreisdorph and @Gerald both posted some gorgeous pieces in our "What's Off..." this past week!

 

 

 

 

Check out all their images and descriptions -

 

@kreisdorph creates beautiful pieces from his stash of Spalted Sugarberry! This one is from our "What's On..."

 

More images here-

 

 

 

What’s Coming Up-

The Rocky Mountain Woodturning Symposium is this weekend.

 

You can register here-

https://rmwoodturningsymposium.com/registration/

 

If you can't make it to the event, Cindy Drozda will be there and will be hosting a live tool talk

 

Registering for the live tool talk can be done here-

https://streamyard.com/watch/Tg6ab65bnRhE

 

 

This is a little different. Maybe a chance to purchase an item from a well known turner.

https://www.woodturner.org/Woodturner/Exhibitions/Luce-Collaboration-Exhibition.aspx?_zs=ceDib&_zl=l1qE4

 

 

 

 

 

For The Newbies-

Sharpening turning tools is a topic that cannot be covered enough. So many different grinds, jig and techniques. Recently @AndrewB posted he was in the process of learning how to do different grinds, Hope this video helps him and others-

 

 

If you are starting on you journey of bowl turning, Mike Peace has some very useful tips to make it easier.

 

 

 

Expand Your Horizons-

Do you know what "Bowl Stitching" is? I didn't. I thought when I saw the title it was referring to using lacing as a way to embellish a crack or split. Turns out there's a lot going on. In this live demonstration video, Vern Stoval, shows several techniques. What I found most interesting was the variety of jigs being used!

 

 

Frank Howarth's videos are always fun to watch. This bowl turning video with embellishment doesn't disappoint!

 

 

 

New Turning Items-

Ron Brown has another new turning item- a banjo table.

 

 

Product information is here-

https://longworthchuck.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=78&product_id=554

 

 

 

Everything Else-

Been working on some bowl blanks. Have two in the drying box-

 

Spalted sycamore and a small cherry.

 

For those who think I only use Easy Wood Tools  carbide, surprise!  Just wanted to see if I still remembered how to use the ancient variety 

 

Three small cherry bowls roughed out today and are in the soap/water soak.

 

 

Safe turning

Thanks Lew.  I see some videos I need to watch. 

Thanks Lew. Glad to see you return from the "Dark Side"