Our Patriot Turners-

@RustyFN posted his entry into his turning club's "chapter challenge" and man is it a beauty!

The intricacy of the brick work is absolutely amazing. Please check out Rusty's post for the comments left by our group!!

@smitty10101 asked a question concerning a tap for making wooden waste blocks. He received several comments and leads on where he might be able to find what he needs. Check out his post here-

For those Shopsmith turners, @Ozzie posted a tool rest modification in the Shopsmith forum. Ozzie used his 3D printer to create parts which made the Tool rest/banjo easier to adjust.

Ozzie explains more in thispost-

@timbertoes added a picture to our "What's On" post. Instead of a turning, he showed us the beginnings of his lathe dust collection setup. We are always looking for ways to improve on dust collection and appreciate any and all ideas!!

What's Coming Up-

Friday, February 13, Cindy Drozda will be hosting her live Tool Talk. Please note- this episode will begin at 7:00 pm Eastern.

StreamYard

Woodturning Tool Talk Livestream with Cindy - Heart Shape...

Check out my ideas for a Heart Finial for my Jewelry Bowl! I've got a family obligation this Friday, so I'm going live later in the day, just for this week. Back to the usual time for the next sessio

https://streamyard.com/watch/b9spnmS7GCJN

For The Newbies-

When a lot of us started turning, sources of information were pretty much limited to books, magazines and live assistance. Social media and video sharing platforms didn't do well on 300 baud dialup connections. One of the most difficult techniques, for me, was to understand what it meant to "ride the bevel". Tomislav recently posted a video, with extreme closeups of cutting action. If you are having difficulty , this video may help-

Tommy also uploaded a video showing how to safely prepare a set of dividers for marking a turning in preparation for a tenon/mortice.

How do you get good at turning? Practice, practice, practice! But, practice is more fun when it results in a useful end product. Check our Richard Raffan's video-

In Richard's video, he used a round branch for practice. Cutting any round object- log, dowl, etc.- on a bandsaw SAFELY requires some additional knowledge and holding devices. Woodcraft has an excellent presentation from Alex Snodgrass on the processes.

Expand Your Horizons-

You've just finished that "perfect" turned lidded box only to realize there was is a tiny flaw- the grain between the box and lid doesn't line up as well as you had hoped. Carl Jacobson has a method of embellishment that can help-

Another lidded box from Carl that doesn't require grain alignment to be awesome-

One of our long time members, @Gerald belongs to the Magnolia Woodturners Club. Recently they had the pleasure of having John Lucas demonstrate the processes involved with turning a 3-legged bowl. This is an excellently done video with great tips and anecdotes from John Lucas.

Nice article from Popular Woodworking and making a "Hearth Stool". The article is aimed at the general woodworking population but can easily adapted to being made on the lathe.

Popular Woodworking

Hearth Stool

This stool is a simple little seat that combines traditional chair building techniques and good woodworking. When it comes to furniture, one of the most basic things is a place...

Last week we posted a video from Jim Rodgers where he discussed making threads for an acrylic box. He has made available a video on completing the acrylic turning.

Turning Time With Easy Wood Tools-

Our Easy Wood Tools Demonstrators will be busy next week!

https://www.hartvillehardware.com/

https://ciww.clubexpress.com/

Woodcraft

Find Woodworking Tools & Supplies in Appleton Fox Cities...

Discover woodworking supplies, tools, and hands-on classes in Appleton Fox Cities. Your go-to woodworking store is Woodcraft.

Dave Schell is a new EWT demonstrator and an accomplished woodturner! Stop in and say "Hi" if you are in the area!!

Woodcraft

Woodworking Classes & Tools in Wilmington | Shop Woodcraft

Learn woodworking with expert-led classes in Wilmington. Find top-quality tools, supplies, and everything you need at Woodcraft.

JP Woodwork turns a gorgeous platter using Easy Wood Tools products!!

@Jordan Martindale

New Turning Items-

Not new but a couple of items that are back in stock at their respective vendors-

Woodturners Wonders

Lathe Pro Track System

WoodCraft

Sorby thin parting tool

A review of the Foredom Angle Head Grinder. Looks like a great way to embellish those turnings!

Popular Woodworking

Foredom Angle Grinder Head Review

Tool: 2″ Angle Grinder Attachment Shop Now Manufacturer: Foredom MSRP: $144.30+ Ironically, some of the most versatile tools in the shop come from very specialized corners of woodworking. Take my...

Everything Else-

Safe turning

Metric ton to look at and read!!

For the more advanced turners I have a question from a friend who is just getting into turning.

When making a round turning, say a base plate of 3 inches final turned diameter. What might be good rule of thumb for diameter / square blank to start with?🤔

If the species is a hard wood like oak or walnut, I would leave myself about 1/4 to 3/8”. For soft wood like pine a little more to allow for tear out. Sharp tools will help reduce tear out

2 minutes ago, lew said:

For soft wood like pine a little more to allow for tear out.

If I'm using pine, and I do use it, I cut it to +3/8" round on my bandsaw jig then turn smooth. Less tearout.

Just now, Gunny said:

If I'm using pine, and I do use it, I cut it to +3/8" round on my bandsaw jig then turn smooth. Less tearout.

pre cutting to round is really a good idea regardless of the species. Saves time!

Just got a text as I asked him what wood. He is wanting to turn some white oak.

Don't ask why......

Nice wood to work with. Quite hard, steams bends great. Not as open pores as Red Oak. Makes great whiskey glasses

Lots to,peruse. Thanks Lew.

Thanks Lew.

Looks like I am later to the party. Thanks for the mention and posting my video of club demo. As Dan said lots to go thru here

@Gunny Thanks! And, thanks for the inquiry about the turning blanks.

@HandyDan Thank You!

@RustyFN Thanks!

@Gerald Thank You! That was a great demo from John Lucas- loved the story about his pen knife.