I swear one of these days I'm going to use my lathe and turn something.

 

 

Our Patriot Turners-

Thanks to @User74 for posting his cool lidded bowl, on our "Off the Lathe" topic! 

More images and a description of how he did the dark ring embellishment starts here-

 

@Fred W. Hargis Jr asked our turners their thoughts on a vacuum chuck vs. a jam chuck. Fred received some great input. Please check out his post and see if you can add to the discussion-

 

@RustyFN posted his "basket weave" vase. This amazing piece certainly take a whole lot of patience, a steady hand and perfect eye sight!

See Rusty's post for more description and process images-

 

What’s Coming Up-

If you missed Cindy Drozda's Tool Talk last week, she uploaded the event to her YouTube page for viewing.

 

This Saturday- April 5- is the free, online Vendors Showcase.

 

Registration can be done at -  https://streamyard.com/watch/UwJbzWJMHmsV?receiptful=67eadc4126171910e58cc7c7&utm_source=CM Commerce&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter-445&utm_term=newsletter&utm_content=other&receiptfultype=newsletter

 

Or- https://streamyard.com/watch/UwJbzWJMHmsV

 

For The Newbies-

Mike Peace posted a 5 year review the Record Power Coronet Herald lathe. It is a mid size variable speed wood lathe with a 14” swing and a 1HP motor. If you are thinking of upgrading, check out what he has to say.

 

Expand Your Horizons-

The first of the month brings another turning collaboration between Richard Raffan, Sam Angelo, Tomislav Tomasic and Mike Peace. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As you saw in Cindy's tool talk, Easter is approaching and turning eggs is as much fun as coloring real ones- except they are not as edible. Tim Yoder goes one step farther and turns an "Easter ??? Bunny". Some of you may be aware of my love of Monty Python-

 

Turning Time With Easy Wood Tools-

Easy Wood Tool Demonstrations for the month of April for locations around the country-

 

Why does Easy Wood Tools have the best carbide in the industry? Check out this article-

Not All Carbide is Created Equal Final.pdf

 

Tim Yoder turns Easter Eggs using Easy Wood Tools-

@Jordan Martindale

 

New Turning Items-

Hoping the Spring Vendors Showcase will be introducing some new stuff. Check out the link above.

 

Everything Else-

Many turners are familiar with the name Rebecca DeGroot. Well known as a talented turner with a weird imagination, a tattoo artist, former high school art instructor and a contestant on the Food Network's Outrageous Pumpkins. Ms. DeGroot is featured in the February American Woodturner magazine.

 

Link to the article-

https://www.woodturner.org/Woodturner/Resources/AmericanWoodturner/2025/40-1/Rebecca-DeGroots-Creepy-Crawlers.aspx?fbclid=IwY2xjawJap6RleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHYoPblEISEOS8K8BmeTWgGCyC-EDP0Vs5r4eq28xnALVQzulxIePbROvyA_aem_sfboYCYcwKY5SwZV6VzkVg

 

Safe turning

Thanks Lew.

Thanks Lew.  Love the Easter projects.

Thanks for the post Lew. Have to check out the 4 Ways.

Never thought about hanging a bowl on the wall...pretty neat!

@RustyFN  Thank You!

 

@HandyDan  Thanks!

 

@Gerald  Thank You!

 

@Fred W. Hargis Jr  Thanks! Thant was a new idea to me, too!