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Wednesday's Wisdom For Woodturners On A Tuesday September 29, 2026

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Our Patriot Turners-

@Rusty S asked our members how they would handle this problem when applying finish-

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Check out the responses-

@Headhunter posted a set of bowls with some new designs.

Sept2026-5.thumb.JPG.81abce1136aa458c489ee368d2f2db51.JPGIn his post, he shows us how he comes up with these gorgeous designs, Check it out for more images!!

@Gerald added a bowl to our "What's On" post.

IMG_3913.thumb.jpeg.f5711cb71031fc0dd1138ee3871f5d36.jpegGonna be awesome when the finish hits it!!

@Steve Krumanaker said his bowl didn't go as planned.

mapleburl1.thumb.jpg.19d61d8396607f30f470f552c3be4e19.jpgHe tells us a little of what happened during the turning process

@John Morris has a pristine lathe for sale! If you are in his area this would be an awesome score-

What's Coming Up-

Cindy Drozda's Tool Talk replay from last Friday-

If you are a member of the AAW, they are preparing to launch an upgraded web site-

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To be part of the live Webinar, you'll need to register-

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DIKvfMrnQHu8Jgc1gSTaWg#/registration

For The Newbies-

Some sharpening information.

From Sam Angelo

From the Woodturning Tool Store-

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3 things to remember when starting to turn. A short video on Facebook from Penn State Industries.

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Expand Your Horizons-

A platter can be more than just a platter. Check Mike Peace's "platter"

Tim Yoder turns a letter opener with a handle made from Banksia Pod

Turning Time With Easy Wood Tools-

Easy Wood Tools users from around the Internet!

Easy Wood Tools demonstrations coming up-

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@Jordan Martindale

New Turning Items-

Several new turning items listed this week-

From the Woodturning Tool Store

3/8″ Quick Release handle insert by Jimmy Clewes

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Also from the Woodturning Tool Store-

Axminster Matched Set, Ring and Point Centers, #2MT

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A couple of things from Craft Supplies USA-

And

And a sale From Woodturners Wonders

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Everything Else-

Enjoy Frank Howarth

Safe turning

Thanks for the mention Lew. Nice post. Live and drive center is interesting

I own the Axminster matched ring centers and like them a lot for spindle turning.

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