Our Patriot Turners-

@RustyFN finished up a beautiful bowl. He added his famous basket weave embellishment to the rim!

Our members had lots of positive comments!!

@Gordon decided to try his hand at some "Twig Vases". He had spectacular birch pieces for his projects!

Here's the link to his post-

@Fred W. Hargis Jr added a practical addition to our "What's On..." continuing post.

Fred found a way to make those bucket handles even better!

While you are checking out the above post from Fred, scroll up to his latest post on the shop made vacuum chuck.

What's Coming Up-

AAW 2026 Virtual Symposium

Click the above image for the link to registration.

April 24, 2026 at 2pm

Registration

For The Newbies-

Richard Raffan discusses sanding and finishing on the lathe-

Richard also demonstrates his process for turning handles. Check out his unique ferrules!

Cute little project from Tim Yoder

Expand Your Horizons-

@Gordon showed us his fantastic twig vases, Looks like Alan Stratton didn't like being outdone. As always, Alan puts his unique spin on any project.

Member @WoodturningVern posted some of this turnings images. He uses AI (artificial intelligence) to create interesting photographic backgrounds/settings.

I came across this series of articles, from Popular Woodworking, on AI in the shop.

Popular Woodworking

Category: Techniques | Popular Woodworking

Below you'll find smart woodworking techniques including quick tips, advice for beginners and more advanced methods to improve your skills and allow you to get the most out of your workshop and tools.

Do you have an Axminster chuck? Want to compare all of the available jaws?

Woodturning Tool Store

Axminster Chuck Jaw Comparison - Woodturning Tool Store

Axminster designed the first four jaw scroll chuck for woodturning back in 1984. Today they have a range of chuck for all needs but more importantly they have a huge range of Jaw Sets to choose from.

Concerned about maintaining those new CBN grinding wheels? Some tips from Woodturners Wonders-

Turning Time With Easy Wood Tools-

Some of the Easy Wood Tools users around the Internet

Save some bucks on Easy Wood Tools products-

https://www.acmetools.com/easy-wood-tools/all/

Next week's Easy Wood Tools demonstrations!

https://www.meetup.com/tampa-hackerspace/

https://www.rockler.com/retail/stores/tx-spring-store

Woodcraft

Woodcraft Oklahoma City, Tools & Lumber

Visit Woodcraft in Oklahoma City for trusted tools and hardwood lumber that support woodworking OKC at every level. From everyday essentials to specialty tools that makers rely on.

Woodcraft

Woodcraft St Louis, Tools & Lumber

For serious St Louis woodworking, our store offers tools, lumber, and trusted brands. We’re proud to be one of the leading woodworking stores in St Louis, trusted by makers since 1928.

New Turning Items-

Niles Bottle Stoppers has improved their threaded inserts.

Niles Bottle Stoppers

Niles Bottle Stoppers - Simply Superior Stainless Steel B...

Stainless steel bottle stopper, made in the USA. FDA approved. We also have bottle openers, stopper kits, meat tenderizer, coffee tampers

Stuart Batty Modular Handle System

https://stuartbattytools.com/

Mike Peace spends some time with Ken Rizza. Ken is the owner of Woodturners Wonders and now the PowerCarving Depot

Power Carving Depot

Power Carving Depot

Power Carving Depot

And a sale from Woodturners Wonders

Free Lamp

Everything Else-

Safe turning

Thanks Lew.

Thanks Lew. Lots of good info this week. You are refreshed after your vacay.

Thanks Lew and now you have stirred my creative juices with the gold bowl. May have to do one after the garden is planted.