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Congrats to all of the Summer Fund Raiser raffle winners! Thanks to all who participated.

 

 

Our Patriot Turners-

@Headhunter posted some of his gorgeous bowls in our Ringmaster Subforum.

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Check out his post for more images and the comments from the group-

 

@BuckeyeHomestead added his latest project to our "What's Off" posts! What an amazing transformation took place with this turning!

This is what he started with-

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Check out his post to see the finished piece!!!

 

@RustyFN showed us a neat segmented bowl he turned as part of his club's challenge. Rusty always comes up with amazing items for these contests!

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In his post, he tells us a little more about this item-

We all thought Rusty's basket weave illusion vase was incredible. Well, so did the folks at the art center where it was displayed!! 

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Read what Rusty told us-

 

What’s Coming Up-

If you missed last weeks Tool Talk, from Cindy Drozda, she has it posted for viewing-

 

For The Newbies-

Our generous sponsor, Woodcraft, posted a great blog on getting started in woodturning.

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Read the entire blog here-

https://www.woodcraft.com/blogs/woodturning/getting-started-in-turning?utm_source=Meta&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=July25&utm_id=SocialOrgainc&utm_content=MiM

 

Mike Peace reminds us of the importance of protecting our lungs. In this video, Mike reviews an affordable dust mask.

I used an earlier version of this mask which had "ear loops". I found that particular model a bit cumbersome because of my glasses and BTE hearing aids. The filtration properties, however, were excellent.

 

Expand Your Horizons-

The flavor of the week is hollowing-

 

 

Turning Time With Easy Wood Tools-

Next week's Easy Wood Tools demonstrations around the country.

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If you are near one of these demonstration, stop by and chat with the demonstrator! They are ready and willing to answer your questions and show you how to get the most from the Easy Wood Tools products.  @Jordan Martindale

 

New Turning Items-

Thinking of a new chuck? The Axminster  Discovery GK88 Chuck might be something for your stable.

 

Everything Else-

Somehow I missed posting this notice from @Gerald about the passing of renown artist/turner David Ellsworth. 

Kent Weakley also posted a tribute to Mr. Ellsworth-

 

 

Safe turning

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Thanks for the post Lew. 

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Looking good Lew.  Thank you!

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