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Tomorrow- Our Patriot Turners- @Steve Krumanaker showed us some of his spectacular little bird houses and some other objects! Steve is not going to let Christmas creep up on him this year! Check his post for more images and our member's comments- @Gordon asked our opinion on comparing the Longworth chuck to a vacuum chuck. Several of our members employ the vacuum chuck and Gordon received some great advice. Check out the post and add your ideas- @Headhunter posted some of his bowls in our Ringmaster Sub-forum. Hop over to Tony's post to see where the idea for the design originated and the species used- From our "What's Off" an example of waste not - want not. A little spalted sycamore bowl salvaged from a failed project. What's Coming Up- Click on the images for links to more information and registration What have you been working on in your shop? Share it with all of us at this Friday's free Zoom Sharing Session! September 12th, 2:00 pm Eastern, 18:00 UTC September 19 through September 21 2025 For The Newbies- Tomislav Tomasic discusses scraper sharpen and how it can reduce your sanding efforts- So you've started turning bowls but you want to make them more aesthetic looking? Mike Peace has some tips- Expand Your Horizons- Alan Stratton is back! I've followed Alan for years and really enjoy his projects. Of course I'm a "jig junky" and Alan loves to make jigs!! @Headhunter uses a Ringmaster to make his bowls from a board. In this video, Alan puts his own spin (see what I did there 😁) on doing one. Tim Yoder showed us how he uses a "story stick" in a short video, last week. This week he gives us a look at what the overall project was and an insight into making wood live on. Woodturning has gone through many changes from the spring pole lathe to carbide tools. But are we ready to embrace "AI"?? Check out what Tomislav thinks- Turning Time With Easy Wood Tools- Lots of Easy Wood Tools demonstrations happening in the near future! https://www.mmwtc.org/ https://www.woodcraft.com/pages/store/appleton https://okstatefair.com/ Last week we posted the short video of Carl Jacobson with the Joyner Offset Jig. This is the step by step setup tutorial. See how the Easy Wood Tools products compliment the use of the jig. @Jordan Martindale New Turning Items- A couple of sales on turning equipment- https://longworthchuck.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=30 Click on the below image for the link to the sale Everything Else- A video series that will help you appreciate your lathe when making a bowl- https://www.finewoodworking.com/2017/11/02/ep-1-finding-the-bowl-within-the-log Safe turning
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Our Patriot Turners- A little bit more happening this week! Long time member @Steve Krumanaker is still making items for a local artisan. He showed us the wooden lids he turned for herb jars- Steve's lids include a metal lid inset. He tells us more about these and some of the other types he turns in this post- We also had an entries in the "What's On" and "What's Off" posts. A red oak medium sized bowl and a smaller bowl What's Coming Up- Cindy Drozda was at SWAT. Wonder if @Gerald talked with her? Cindy did a walk about and posted it on her YouTube channel- She also posted the video of of the bowl turning battle between Mike Mahoney and Stuart Batty- And, Cindy has a Tool Talk coming up this Friday. Click on the image for the link to registration. For The Newbies- An article, from Fine Woodworking, reviewing midi lathes. If a full size lathe isn't in your budget or you have a very small shop, this might be helpful. https://www.finewoodworking.com/2023/10/27/tool-test-midi-lathes-2 Tim Yoder shows us a less expensive way to sand some of those turning projects- Expand Your Horizons- Mike Peace dives into buffing. In this video, he demonstrates the use of the Beall Buffing System. I usually put Ron Brown's newsletter thoughts at the end of our Wednesday's post. Ron's thoughts, this time, really fit into expanding your horizons. Correct Proportions Help Make A Pleasing Shape The Golden Mean, also known as the golden ratio, golden section, or Fibonacci rule, is a principle of design that can be applied to wood turning to create objects with proportions that are considered aesthetically pleasing. The golden ratio is approximately 1.618. This ratio is found throughout nature, from the spirals of a seashell to the branching of trees. Artists and architects have used it for centuries to create a sense of balance and harmony. Applying the Golden Mean In wood turning, the golden mean can be used as a starting point to determine the proportions of various elements of a turned piece, such as: • Height to Diameter: For a vessel like a vase, the golden mean can guide the ratio of its height to its widest diameter. For example, if a vase is 10 inches tall, the golden ratio suggests its widest point should be approximately 6.18 inches (10 divided by 1.618) from either the top or the bottom. • Dividing the Space: The ratio can be used to divide the bowl's form into different sections. For instance, the ratio of the bowl's base diameter to its rim diameter could follow the Golden Ratio. This would create a pleasing visual progression from the bottom to the top. • Location of Features: The golden mean can also be used to position design elements on a turned piece. For a hollow form or vase, it can help determine where the widest point should be located to create a visually appealing curve. Similarly, on a wide-rimmed plate or bowl, it can guide the size of the central bowl in relation to the overall diameter of the piece. • Proportions of a Foot: The size of the foot or base of a bowl can be determined using the golden ratio in relation to the bowl's overall diameter. This helps create a stable and visually balanced foundation. • Proportions of a Finial: A finial is typically composed of several distinct segments, such as a base, a sphere or urn shape, and a tapering spire. The Golden Ratio can be used to determine the ideal proportion of these segments to each other. For example, a designer might ensure the ratio of the total length of the base section to the total length of the tapering section is approximately 1:1.618. This creates a natural-looking visual flow, preventing any one part from appearing too large or too small. Tools and Considerations Woodturners can use golden ratio calipers to apply this principle to their work easily. These calipers are designed to maintain the golden ratio as they expand and contract, allowing the turner to quickly check and adjust the proportions of their piece while it is on the lathe. Trent Bosch* offers high-quality Golden Mean Calipers HERE. Prices range from $40 to $175. While the golden mean is a powerful design tool, it is not a strict rule. Many turners find that using the golden ratio as a starting point or a general guideline helps them create pieces that feel "right" to the eye. It's important to remember that design is also about personal preference and artistic expression, and a piece can still be beautiful and well-proportioned without adhering strictly to the golden mean. Some artists prefer a more intuitive approach, relying on their "eye" and experience, which may lead to proportions that are very close to the golden ratio without any deliberate calculation. Trent Bosh also offers an excellent visualization with several examples for using the Golden Mean Calipers in this 8-minute Video.* There are several YouTube videos that show you how to make your own calipers if you prefer. Turning Time With Easy Wood Tools- Some great savings on those easy wood tools! https://www.thewoodturningstore.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorjI1m11YEv2ly3Mt17JasshNCyx_w_aMJ90hXPCw-n3_zvdwVW A couple of demos in early September- https://www.rockler.com/retail/stores/fl-altamonte-springs-store?utm_source=local&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=altamonte-springs https://www.rockler.com/retail/stores/az-phoenix-store?utm_source=local&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=phoenix From Nathan McCollim demonstrating how "Easy" it is to learn turning with Easy Wood Tools! 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Well, February is almost in the books! Felt more like April, today. Our Patriot Turners- We had a couple of items posted to our "What's OFF" this week. Thanks to @kreisdorph for posting these beautiful turnings More images and our members comments begin here- What’s Coming Up- Click on the images for links to registration and more information. I will be doing a couple of Easy Wood Tools Demonstrations in March, at two Woodcraft stores. On March 1, 2025 I will be at the Harrisburg, PA Woodcraft store- 3831 Union Deposit Road Harrisburg, PA 17109 store from 11am to 2pm. On March 8, 2025 I will be at the Woodcraft of Washington DC store- Ravensworth Shopping Center 5248 Port Royal Road, Springfield, VA 22151, from 11am to 2pm @Jordan Martindale For The Newbies- Protection from dust is critical for all turners. In this video, from John Lucas, he discusses some of the personal safety devices. Mike Waldt covers the finer points of turning end grain vessels. Expand Your Horizons- Something from Sam Angelo. A great gift to give to the grandkids just before sending home to their parents An a short video tip, from Ron Brown, for the "Bowl From A Board" turners New Turning Items- A couple of things from Ron Brown. If your turnings require indexing, then this might be something you can use- https://longworthchuck.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=78&product_id=569 If you turn "Bowls From A Board", Ron Brown has added an additional device that helps reduce slippage. Here's the video demonstration- The link to the product- https://longworthchuck.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=64&product_id=570 Tim Yoder does a video review of a sandpaper storage units for the turner. These units have some really neat features. The link to the product- https://www.turningwood.com/ While this isn't new, but it is a new product for me. The Easy Wood Tools Wire Burning Kit. I took advantage of a social media sales event and ordered the kit. This kit is much nicer that my shop made, old guitar string burner. 3 different diameters of wire plus 3 different lengths. Easily interchangeable. Wooden handles are large enough for comfortable gripping. Check it out at-https://www.easywoodtools.com/wireburning Everything Else- From Ron Brown's newsletter Four Pillars Of Woodturning There are Four Things Every New Turner Must Know As we mentor new Turners, they need to know about the four pillars of woodturning. They are: 1) The lathe a. Swing, Length, Spindle, Morse Taper, Voltage, Variable Speed or Manual. 2) Work holding devices a. Spur Centers b. Scroll Chucks c. Faceplates d. Specialty faceplates, i.e., Longworth, Cole Jaws, Natural Edge Jam Chuck, etc. 3) Lathe chisels a. HSS b. Carbide Tipped 4) Sharpening station for High-Speed Steel Tools These are the foundational pillars for all turners. There is so much to know; we sometimes forget how much we have already learned. Newbies often think all they need to turn wood is the lathe and a chunk of wood. Many of them got a real deal on a used lathe at a garage sale or from Uncle Fred when he passed and believe they are ready to turn. Just like a router, you will need router bits or a drill press; you will need drill bits and a way to keep everything sharp. There is much more to turning than just the lathe itself. The Lathe There are three pieces of information about the lathe that they must memorize. 1) The Spindle specs, 1x8, 1.25x8, M33, or M30. Something else? 2) The Morse Taper, #2 or #1 3) The Swing, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, etc. Work Holding They must learn about work-holding devices like spur centers, faceplates, Scroll Chucks, etc. Over the years, I have learned that jaw sets are rarely interchangeable between brands and won’t usually fit a different-size chuck body of the same brand. They need to know about different jaws, why they are important, and why most of us have several chucks on hand. Lathe Chisels Lathe tools are varied and difficult to understand for most newbies. HSS or Carbide Tipped? The real answer is both, but many novice turners start off with Carbide and add HSS later. The reason is economics; you don’t need a sharpening station for carbide-tipped tools. You don’t need to learn how to properly sharpen HSS tools on the sharpening station using a jig. Carbide makes everything easier for the new turner and vastly increases the learning curve. "Turners Reference Guide" A Free Download that explains most common HSS tools. You must be logged in to download. https://longworthchuck.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=10&product_id=219 The sharpening station for HSS lathe tools Most turners prefer a slow-speed grinder with 8-inch wheels: one medium coarse (80 Grit) and one fine (180 Grit or higher). When the budget allows, many will switch to the more expensive CBN wheels. When the newbie is ready to jump into hollowing, another whole skill set must be mastered. I have found that the lathe accounts for only up to 60% of the total cost of becoming a woodturner. And it never seems to stop, like fishing poles, golf clubs, or hunting rifles. We are only one more item away from greatness! I would encourage you to never forget that you were once a newbie yourself. Be humble while you help lead someone down the road to becoming an excellent, seasoned woodturner. Safe turning
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Easy Wood Tools has a bunch of wood turning-related demos coming up EVENTS 8/17 - Exotic Blanks Live Zoom Event 8/25-8/27 - SWAT in Waco, TX - Symposium - Easy Wood Tools Sold by Spiracraft 9/14 - Hill Country Turners Club in Kerrville, TX - Live Demo by James Carter 9/15-9/17 - Rocky Mountain Woodturning Symposium - Represented by Spiracraft 9/22-9/24 - Mid Atlantic Woodturning Symposium - Represented by BG Artforms and Spiracraft 9/23 - North Alabama Woodturners in Cullman, AL - Live Demo by Jean Cline 9/30 - Woodcraft Store in Cleveland, OH - Live Demo by Michael Hughes 9/30 - Woodcraft Store in Harrisburg, PA - Live Demo by David Welch 10/6-10/7 - Mann Tool Store in W. Columbia, SC - Live Demo by David Fellows 10/13-10/14 - Woodcraft Store in Franklin, TN - Live Demo by John Anderson 10/13-10/15 - Ohio Valley Woodturners Guild - Represented by Spiracraft 10/14 - Busy Bee 1st Annual Woodworking Show in Concord, ON 10/20-10/21 - Klingspors Convention Event in Hickory, NC - Live Demo's by Jim Miller and David Fellows 10/21 - Woodcraft Store in Cincinnati, OH - Live Demo by Brigham Cook 11/3/11/5 - North Carolina Woodturning Symposium - Represented by Spiracraft 12/2 - Woodcraft Store in Indianapolis, IN - Live Demo by Mark Dreyer
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Well guys it looks like a road trip. I've been looking at the schedule for The Woodworking Show and it's going to be as close to me as it gets with about a 2 hour drive in Chantilly, Va on March 22-24th. The idea of seeing Alex Snodgrass give his presentation for Carter Products is making me feel like a kid on Christmas Eve. I had seen his video at one of the shows and taken his advice when setting up and troubleshooting my Laguna 1412 bandsaw and it's now running like a champ. Nothing like doing it right. And looking at the list of speakers shows me it's a chance to learn and see in action some of the products I've been looking at but hadn't actually seen used in person. But mostly I like the idea of being able to see and feel a tool in my hands to see just how well it fits and how much it weighs. Plus if I have any questions there are knowledgeable people right there to guide you. Of course that's no replacement for this forum but hands on and in person sometimes makes things really clear. I'm a big fan of media (pictures/videos) because sometimes the written and spoken word just isn't all that clear to me. Show me and I'm golden, well a bit better anyway. It still may take a few attempts but. Anyway just in case you aren't aware of this show I thought you may want to see if it will be close enough to you to consider. I'll post back after the show to give you my impressions. And of course some pictures. Of course if I buy too much I may have to do that on the run......or in hiding till the little lady cools down. All kidding aside, she has supported me in every way in my pursuit of this great hobby and I do use discretion when making my buying choices. Next trick I'll try is convincing her to go to Lie-Nielsen's open house July 12-13th following with the lobster bake. I'd really like to see their process and have a chance to use their tools during their demos. Any of you take this trip yet? Any reviews on the tour and hands on of their planes? May be too soon after going to Alaska in May but worth a shot. Maybe another box of Godiva Dark Chocolate Truffles........
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A great week here for the Patriot Woodturners. Just today, @Steve Krumanaker posted his gorgeous, finished "Maple Rocks" bowl- Steve posted more information and images here- @Smallpatch is making more progress on his teapots. He posted his updated progress- @Steve Krumanaker is preparing to give a demo to the turning club, of which he is a member. Steve pointed out how much work it is to create/give a successful demonstration. When properly done, the audience gets information in an enjoyable, fluid manner. But, demos don't just happen by accident. Planning, preparation and practice are required to pull off a demonstration without a hitch. Just some of what Steve did getting ready- He explains more, here- By the way, those seed starter makers are a great gift. I made some a few years ago for relatives. Mike Peace added a YouTube video on selecting lathe chuck jaws. Specialized jaws can really be an asset for different turning projects. I wish Mike would have done the Easy Wood Chuck jaws. Their add/remove mechanism is unique. Capt. Eddie continues to produce videos. He recently added one on finishing a turning. He demonstrates an inertia sander which is really handy for spindle and bowl sanding. He has a hardware kit available for making these sanders. Rick Turns has made available the YouTube listing of woodturning videos for May. If you enjoy finding an all-in-one place reference, please give Rick a quick thanks on his YouTube channel. The Woodturning OnLine Newsletter came this week. There are several interesting projects. A video by Todd Raines demonstrates how he turns flags. He uses a neat method to make multiple, exact copies. There are several nice jigs that can be applied to just about any lathe operation. Another project is making a fishing reel, by Mike Darlow- What's great about this project is that when you follow the link, you end up at the Woodcraft site. From there you can gain access to many of the articles/projects previously published in the Woodcraft magazine. A general list of topics is shown on the left side of the web page. https://www.woodcraft.com/blog_entries/a-fishing-reel There is also an article on photographing projects. @Gerald created a super blog on photography, here on The Patriot Woodworker, and this article adds nicely to that. The article is written in Microsoft word (.doc) and is by John Lucas. http://nebula.wsimg.com/17b9a4c07da5b3c10dc5dfa5f30aa453?AccessKeyId=8E1EC0DC707F1FE36FCB&disposition=0&alloworigin=1 The entire Woodturning OnLine newsletter is at- http://www.woodturningonline.com/index.php Safe turning
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