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Magnolia Woodturners Inc

Magnolia Woodturners Inc

Gerald posted a link in Associations, Clubs and Guilds,

Magnolia Woodturners, a Mississippi Chapter of the American Association of Woodturners was chartered July 20, 1996 for individuals interested in woodturning. The primary purpose of the Magnolia Woodturners Inc. is consistent with the fundamental purposes of the American Association of Woodturners, to provide information, education, and organization of those interested in turning wood. In addition, Magnolia Woodturners Inc. purposes are to:
1. Provide a meeting location for woodturners...maps and directions.....
2. Share ideas regarding woodturning, including lathes, tools, turning materials, turning techniques and designing of turned objects
3. Exchange wood and other woodturning materials.
4. Inform members about activities of interest to woodturners.
5. Promote woodturning as an art form and craft.
     
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Pecan W/ Inlay

Pecan W/ Inlay

Gerald posted a topic in Wood Turners,

Have had the first turn of this bowl on the shelf for 3-4 years and finally getting it done. Got the second turn done on outside and decided to cut a grove and use inlace. Only had a little turcoise so ordered jade. Finished sanding today and went to 3000 with Abralon. This is done nice stuff , it makes the pecan shine.
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I Keep Returning To Mexico!

I Keep Returning To Mexico!

Jim from Easy Wood Tools posted a topic in Wood Turners,

This wood is just so pretty, it makes me look like I almost know what I am doing.  I am a novice at best but I enjoy it so.....
This is about 3" tall and 5-1/2" wide.
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Hidden latch for rifle display case

Hidden latch for rifle display case

difalkner posted a topic in General CNC Work,

I'm building a rifle display case and decided I would incorporate a hidden latch for the door. So I cut the feet, latch, holes, and pocket for the latch on the CNC. Sort of a different project, more just doing a little engineered machining with the most appropriate tool in our shop for that purpose.
So here's a short video of cutting the pocket on the edge of the bottom board -
 
Enjoy!
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Starting To Build A Tea Pot.

Starting To Build A Tea Pot.

Smallpatch posted a topic in Wood Turners,

Two woods grown here by my wife, Chinese privet, variegated and I thought I was saving some walnut but it turned out to be oak I had stacked there.  
 
The easiest way to get the log ready for the lathe is first put the log in the Legacy Mill to knock off the bark and kinda get it round then go to the lathe...
   I had to stop and glue up some cracks  was the reason I am doing two at once, let the glue dry on one while I play with the other....
and again, this is what I am shooting for. Don't matter if it will end up close or not, just doing one with some carving and maybe a name?
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Grizzly G0771Z

Grizzly G0771Z

skiler posted a topic in Tools, Research, Reviews and Safety,

I finally went and done it. My R4512 finally stopped making good cuts so I got a Grizzly. I am SOOOOOOO impressed with this saw. Came with out a scratch on it. Easy to set up (with help). The hardest part was getting it to my shop. It weighs 300 lbs in the box. Got an appliance dolly and a great big friend to help me move it. Made several cuts with it today. If you are thinking about an up grade, this is a really good deal.
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Greg Pennington

John Morris posted a link in Chair Makers,

Greg Pennington builds beautiful Windsors and conducts classes as well.
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Veterans Association of America

Veterans Association of America

John Morris posted a link in Veterans Resources,

 
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Tübatulabal Cooking Basket

Tübatulabal Cooking Basket

Billy B posted a topic in Wood Turners,

The Tübatulabal are an indigenous people of the Kern River Valley area of Southern California and are related to the Aztec. The literal meaning of the name is "pine nut eaters". Stones were heated in a fire and then placed in the baskets to cook the food. This basket illusion measures 13⅝" diameter and about 3½" deep. The wood is maple. It was donated to the 2017 Christmas auction of the Woodturners of North Texas.
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Drilling it Down

Drilling it Down

Grandpadave52 posted a topic in Hand Tools,

A few weeks back, I posted a thread about a pick that included a Black & Decker corded drill kit. I also have alluded to the fact I may have a problem when it comes to the number of corded drills in my possession. Since the temperature is dropping and we alternate between white-out snow then momentary sunshine and now darkness, I thought I would present this thread for your entertainment, amusement, amazement and harassment. Enjoy the show.
 
WARNING: Proceeding beyond this point is at your own risk. The content of this thread is not advised for those with rational thought processes or hoarding phobias. Some restrictions apply. Void where prohibited. Must be 18 to enter.
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Glenn Davis

Glenn Davis

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By Glenn Davis, a selection of recent projects to keep me busy.
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Blankets for a Cause (Operation Ward 57 Christmas Project 2017)

Blankets for a Cause (Operation Ward 57 Christmas Project 2017)

John Morris posted a topic in The Veterans Corner and Causes Forum,

The cause
As you know we had a wonderful project that spanned from October to the end of the year of 2017 that involved the Gold Star widow and her two children as assigned to our community by Operation Ward 57. You can see the project at: The Patriot Woodworkers with Op Ward 57 Adopt a Gold Star Family for the Holidays - 2017
 
The donation
During the project we witnessed many forms of heart felt giving, from the actual raffle ticket purchases, to the exchanging of the winnings from one member to another. Every step of the way, everyone who participated in this project performed heroically, I want to thank everyone once again for their giving, and participation in this very important annual tradition of ours. Thank you!
Sometimes, things happen in these projects that are, well, just pretty danged cool, and one of those things was the shipment I received from Patriot Woodworker @honesttjohn. The shipment contained one blanket for each member of the Merlo Family. These blankets were hand made by Mrs. Mordus, (spouse of John Mordus aka honestjohn).
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Wednesday's Wisdom For Woodturners December 27, 2017

Wednesday's Wisdom For Woodturners December 27, 2017

lew posted a topic in Wood Turners,

Well I made it through the Christmas holiday- mostly by hiding out in the basement shop!
 
While hiding out in the basement, I had the chance to experiment with a new (for me) turning media.I wanted to try my hand at some acrylic casting/turning. During a visit to Hobby Lobby, I found some "Alumilite" brand casting resin-

Hobby Lobby has 40% off coupons which brought the price down to about $20. I've had a little experience with casting in the past. I really didn't want to have to buy molding materials for a simple turning so I stopped by the "Dollar Store" and bought a 3-pack of plastic cereal bowls-
Turned completely with Easy Wood Tools!!

Safe Turning
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Presents for the Club

Presents for the Club

Dadio posted a topic in General Woodworking,

Well it is that time again. We have our last meeting of the year a week from tomorrow that is when I give the members something I made as a present.
This year I made a beam compass for that once in a lifetime time they have to mark out a circle too large for the standard Scissor compass. There are many ways to do this,a string and pencil, not very accurate, a stick with a pencil taped to it and a nail driven thru,that will work. But not as good as a fancy made wooden beam compass that should last a lifetime and be handed down to a youngster who says "Whats that thing for"?
 
The first picture is the mock up and the rest is the build.
Herb
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Shop workbench for my son

Shop workbench for my son

Danl posted a topic in General Woodworking,

I made this shop workbench for my oldest son.  The structure is southern yellow pine (SYP) ripper from 2” x 8” dimensional lumber and is fabricated so that it can be disassembled.  The horizontal members are attached to the side frames with 3/8” dia. bolts.  The drawers sides are made from ½” birch plywood.  The drawer bottoms are 1/8” hardboard.  The right drawer is a double drawer.  All  three drawers have dovetails joints.   The drawer slides are made from SYP.  The bottom shelf is  ½” birch plywood.  The top is made from 2 pieces of ¾” MDF and 1 piece of 1/8” hardboard banded with ¾” pine.  The Craftsman vise (made in USA) attachment will be such that it can be located on any corner of the top.
The plans for the workbench is inspired from Shopsmith magazine issue 66, December 1989.
 
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A project in Poplar

A project in Poplar

steven newman posted a topic in General Woodworking,

Ok, Vacay is over, time to make a bit of sawdust....maybe.
Had a few Poplar boards sitting around, taking up space in the shop..

Not quite all the same sizes...little rough around the edges, too.   Bandsaw to remove some of the excess stuff..

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Post in Cherry Finish

Post in Cherry Finish

hatuffej posted a post in a topic,

Hello Skiler
I built a dining table using figured cherry. After sanding I wiped on a coat of BLO and let it cure for a few days. Then I wiped on 2 or 3 coats of garnet shellac with light sanding in between. Then I wiped on 3 coats of P&L 38. 
Good luck!
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Walnut Cradle

Walnut Cradle

Ron Dudelston added Walnut Cradle

I made this paneled/spindled cradle for a customer.  He has purchased a pair of cherry cradles 25 years ago for his grandchildren and wanted a duplicate made for a friend.  I built it from a few pictures and fewer dimensions.
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Chainsaw Carving

Chainsaw Carving

Dale Felice added Chainsaw Carving

When the weather gets nice in Pa, I try to do something a bit different instead of being cooped up inside. Here is some things I have either done or started on .1 hr so far.
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Cradle Progress Report

Cradle Progress Report

Ron Dudelston posted a topic in General Woodworking,

Cradle Progress Report by Ron Dudelston,
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Toys that started it

Toys that started it

Larry Schweitzer posted a topic in General Woodworking,

Toys that started it, by Larry Schweitzer. Wonderful!
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Current projects

Current projects

kmealy posted a topic in General Woodworking,

Current projects includes a Free Little Library.
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Bowls and Platters

Bowls and Platters

Gerald added Bowls and Platters

Assorted bowls and platters by Gerald
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Pop's Shop Military Items

Pop's Shop Military Items

Fred Wilson added Pop's Shop Military Items

Here are a few of the military items that I make. 6 branches and counting. By Scroll Saw Forum Host Fred Wilson.
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Steam Bending Wood

Steam Bending Wood

John Morris added Steam Bending Wood

Follow me in my steam bending journey.
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