Lots of stuff this week!

 

 

Our Patriot Turners-

@calabrese55 posted a concept for modifying a set of calipers-

 

See his post for what he proposes and additional information.

 

 

@Gerald posted information concerning Teknatool USA Bankruptcy filings. Lots of folks use their products. Guess we will have to wait to see how this shakes out.

 

 

 @Fred W. Hargis Jr added a comment to the end of last weeks "Wednesday". Fred said that even though he has watched a lot of turning videos, he is still having trouble with tool presentation to the work. I did some searches on the topic and found several videos that might help him, and others having the same difficulties.

 

For bowl gouges, this one has really great closeups-

 

 

These are from noted turners, however, they are from live demonstrations. There are not a lot of closeup images-

 

 

 

 

This link is to free Stuart Batty videos and other information that may be helpful-

https://stuartbattytools.com/free-videos-and-articles

 

 

 

What’s Coming Up-

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For The Newbies-

If you are new to carbide tools, Easy Wood Tools has posted a nice videos demonstrating the making of a little LED candle holder.

 

 

There are lots of opinions about whether the tenon or mortice is the best option when holding work on the lathe. Stuart Batty explains pros and cons in these 2 videos-

 

 

 

Expand Your Horizons-

It is just after the first of the month and the "4 Ways" collaboration continues. Threads are this month's challenge. Thanks to Tomislav Tomasic, Mike Peace, Richard Raffan and Sam Angelo for posting their turnings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mimi puts decorations in our front window for every season/holiday. If your Mrs. does the same, she might appreciate this for March 17-

 

 

New Turning Items-

Many of our turners use casting resins for different applications. This information came in an email from Alumilite 

 

The email linked 3 turners who pretty much specialize in each one of the 3 types of resin. If you have access to Instagram, you should be able to see example of their work.

 

Click on the images for links to their Instagram accounts

 

Jake Thompson- Clear Slow.

 

Michael W Kusmierz – Amazing Deep Pour

 

 

Troy Shipley – Alumilite Clear

 

 

 

Not new but Woodcraft is having a sale on turning kits. Specials and closeouts! Click the image for the link to the sale age.

                                                                     

 

 

 

Everything Else-

Picture of the Easy Wood Tools demo in Harrisburg, PA last Saturday-

 

Had a great time! They set us up right inside the front door. Lots of interest!

 

The one for March had to be cancelled due to scheduling conflicts @Jordan Martindale.

 

 

 

Safe turning

 

 

Great post Lew. Some great things to do and learn

Lew, I can't imagine how much time/work you spend pulling this stuff together, really great; and thanks!

Another great Wednesday post. Thanks @lew

Thanks for those threading videos Lew.  They're interesting.

@Gerald  Thank You!

 

@Fred W. Hargis Jr  Thanks!!

 

@Gordon  Thank You!

 

@HandyDan  Thanks!