Our Patriot Turners-

@calabrese55 showed us a couple of his fantastic segmented, multiple media turnings. Mike recently moved into a smaller area but it hasn't diminished the quality of his work!

Check out the kudo's from our gage-

Although not a turner, @MrRick is a fan of the Japanese technique called "Shou Sugi Ban". He recently found a video of it being done on a wooden bowl.

@Gerald mentioned he had done this process during a class.

@RustyFN was gifted some special wood and turned another ornament.

With out a doubt, Rusty has perfected his finials. In his post, he mentions where he got the wood-

And, like most of us, Rusty hangs on to his scraps and cutoffs. He decided to make his own tool handles.

I believe they might also make some cool rolling pins!

@Fred W. Hargis Jr posted a question about the correct approach to using a parting tool. We shared our preferred techniques. Please hop on over to Fred's post and give him your thoughts!

What's Coming Up-

What have you been making lately?
Share it with all of us at this Friday's free Zoom Sharing Session!
May 8th, 2:00 pm Eastern, 18:00 UTC

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For The Newbies-

Fred asked about using the parting tool. Here's a video from Mike Waldt demonstrating several types of parting tools and how to sharpen them.

Craft Supplies USA posted a video on bowl gouge grinds- specifically the 40/40 grind. The video delves into why this grind is so popular among many woodturners.

Expand Your Horizons-

Another new month and another 4 Ways collaboration. You may be aware the Sam Angelo's YouTube channel was hijacked a little over a month ago. Sam is unable to currently post videos to YouTube. Stepping up to help out this month is Alan Stratton!

And Alan Stratton- check out the burning technique referenced by @MrRick

Now if you prefer your turning without feet, Tim Yoder has you covered!

Turning Time With Easy Wood Tools-

The amazing Easy Wood Tools demonstrators are back in action! Next weeks demonstrations-

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Easy Wood Tools at work!!

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Some outboard turning with JP Woodwork

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New Turning Items-

Last week we mentioned Stuart Batty has a new universal grinder platform. Since that time, he has released additional videos showing its use/operation.

Woodturners Wonders has a sale on lights-

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Highland Woodworking has a sale on Woodturners bandsaw blades, including their Woodslicer resaw blades-

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Ever feel like your turning is in a rut? here are some thoughts from Ron Brown's latest newsletter

Are You In A Rut? Look, I get it. You love the smell of fresh wood shavings in the morning and the way a sharp gouge curls a ribbon of cherry right off the spindle. You’ve mastered the pen, you’ve conquered the bowl, and you’ve probably spun enough tops to keep every kid in the county dizzy for a week. Heck, you’ve likely worked your way through Chris Stott’s "Turned Lidded Boxes" until the spine of the book is as worn as your favorite chisel.   But lately, you’re looking at that lathe and wondering if the thrill has gone out of the relationship. You’re wondering if you’ve run out of things to make. Well, I’m here to tell you that the humble wood lathe is a lot like a good American worker: it’s capable of a whole lot more than most people give it credit for. Beyond the usual suspects, that machine can churn out an incredible array of functional, decorative, and even architectural pieces that’ll put some calluses back on your soul and some pride back in your pocket.   If you’re looking to get back to work and expand your repertoire, here are 50 project ideas to get those shavings flying again:   Kitchen & Dining 1.   French Rolling Pins (tapered ends) 2.   Honey Dippers 3.   Salt and Pepper Mills (using internal grinder kits) 4.   Bottle Stoppers 5.   Mortar and Pestle 6.   Nutcrackers (screw-type or bowl-style) 7.   Spatula and Spoon Handles 8.   Coffee Scoops 9.   Pizza Cutter Handles 10.   Napkin Rings 11.   Egg Cups 12.   Platters and Chargers 13.   Ice Cream Scoop Handles 14.   Cake Stands (multi-piece assembly) Home Decor & Utility 15.   Bud Vases (with glass or plastic inserts) 16.   Lidded Boxes (canister style) 17.   Candlestick Holders 18.   Ring Holders (conical) 19.   Christmas Ornaments (hollowed or solid) with fancy finials 20.   Door Knobs and Drawer Pulls 21.   Lamp Bases 22.   Clock Faces (faceplate turning) 23.   Wood Curtain Rod Finials 24.   Gavel and Sound Block 25.   Potpourri Bowls (with pewter lids) 26.   Wand/Staff Toppers Tools & Workshop 27.    File and Chisel Handles 28.    Mallets (carver’s or joiner’s style) 29.    Tool Handles (for custom scrapers or gouges) 30.    Marking Gauges 31.    Plumb Bobs 32.    Bench Dogs 33.    Sanding Mandrels Games & Leisure 34.    Chess Pieces 35.    Yo-Yos 36.    Kaleidoscopes 37.    Birdhouses (hollow-turned) 38.    Duck Calls or Game Calls 39.    Baby Rattle (with captured rings) 40.    Telescope Eyepiece Holders Musical & Artistic 41.    Drum Sticks 42.    Tin Whistle or Flute Bodies 43.    Conducting Batons 44.    Sphere or Ball Turning (for decor or physics toys) 45.    Staircase Balusters (spindle turning) 46.    Furniture Legs (Queen Anne or Shaker style) Small Accessories 47.    Keychains 48.    Letter Opener Handles 49.    Shaving Brush Handles 50.    Seam Rippers (for sewing enthusiasts)   A Little Piece of Advice: If you really want to see what you’re made of, try your hand at Captured Rings. These are rings turned from the same piece of wood that stay permanently attached but spin freely. It’s a masterclass in spindle-turning precision and a great way to remind yourself that there’s always a new way to get it right.   So, how many of these have you actually tackled? Take a long, honest look at that list and see where you stand. I personally only clocked in at 30 out of 50. It’s a respectable start, sure, but it’s also a reminder that the shop is full of opportunities we haven't even met yet.

Safe turning

Thanks for all the info Lew.

@lew BTW... I am a turner. Just not that often.

Great post Lew. That box by Tomislav is a definite try. By he way I only have 27 of the 50.