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Our Patriot Turners- You might remember @RustyFN taking us along on his journey when making his basket illusion vase. He entered the vase into an art center showing and came home with second prize! Here's more on what we all thought- We had activity this past week on our "What's Off" post. @calabrese55 shared his knowledge on some of the various types of acrylic resins along with images of what he discovered about the turning characteristics- Some great information for those who do resin casting/hybrid turning. Also posted was a John Beaver style wave bowl with a recessed wave. Made from spalted sycamore. I was not impressed with the wipe on finish. Multiple applications did not produce a smooth surface. Probably should have saturated with CA or used a non-film finish. New material and comments start here- While not strictly a turning topic, but most turners use "Super Glue" at some time or another. Thanks @kmealy for this link to an informative video on how CA glues work- What’s Coming Up- Last Friday, Cindy Drozda had another Tool Talk. If you missed it, she posted the video on YouTube- For The Newbies- Another tool rest tip from Tim Yoder- Woodworker's Journal no longer publishes the weekly email newsletter but they have made available the articles/projects online. For turning projects, tips and ideas head over to- https://www.woodworkersjournal.com/category/how-to/woodturning/ An essential skill, for any turner, is the ability to turn coves and beads. In this video, Tomislav demonstrates how it's done. Expand Your Horizons- Watch Richard Raffan turn a flat bottomed sewing tray. Flat bottom turnings are deceptive. Looks easy but ain't! Turning Time With Easy Wood Tools- One of the attractive characteristics of carbide tools is the shallow learning curve. First time turners can create items with relative ease. This is especially enjoyable for younger turners who may not have developed all the motor skills necessary to manipulate traditional HSS tools. A short video of a Dad introducing his two children to the joys of turning, using Easy Wood Tools- Kids Learning to Woodturn.mp4 This week's demonstration. If you are in the Oklahoma City Area, check it out! The EWT email newsletter has some great deals and sale savings, but you gotta sign up- https://www.easywoodtools.com/ New Items- Everything Else- From Ron Brown's newsletter Accepting a Commission So, you've decided to take on a commission. Good for you. You've convinced someone that your particular brand of artistry, be it with a brush, a chisel, or a lathe, is precisely what they need to adorn their life. And they, in turn, have decided to trust you with their vision, and perhaps more importantly, their hard-earned cash. It sounds simple, a straightforward exchange of skill for currency. But like most things that appear simple on the surface, this transaction is a good deal more intricate once you start peeling back the layers. When an artist or craftsman agrees to a commission, they're not just agreeing to produce a physical object. They're accepting a responsibility. You're essentially promising to translate an abstract idea – often someone else's abstract idea – into tangible reality. This requires a unique blend of technical prowess, creative interpretation, and, dare I say, a touch of mind-reading. You have to understand not just what they say they want, but what they actually want, often before they fully grasp it themselves. It's about delivering on a promise, not just with your hands, but with your intellect and your integrity. On the other hand, the customer, having placed their trust and finances in your hands, arrives with a set of expectations. These can range from the crystal clear, "I want a cherry wood bowl, 12 inches in diameter, with a fluted rim," to the delightfully vague, "Surprise me, but make it artistic." It's your job to manage these expectations, to clarify ambiguities, and to ensure that what you deliver aligns with what they envision, even if that vision is still a bit hazy around the edges. And this is where the cautions come into play for both parties. For the artist, it's the danger of overpromising and under-delivering. It's the risk of misinterpreting the brief, or worse, not having a clear brief at all. It's the temptation to take on a project that stretches beyond your current capabilities, perhaps out of financial necessity or an inflated sense of self. For the customer, the caution lies in unrealistic expectations, a failure to articulate their desires, or an unwillingness to grant the artist the necessary creative latitude. It's the risk of micromanaging a creative process that thrives on a certain degree of freedom. Then, of course, there are the liabilities and consequences. If you fail to deliver the agreed-upon piece, or if it falls significantly short of the agreed-upon quality, there are repercussions. It's not just a matter of hurt feelings or a tarnished reputation, though those are certainly significant. It can involve financial penalties, the return of deposits, and the kind of negative word-of-mouth that can cripple a burgeoning career. Conversely, suppose the customer repeatedly changes their mind, refuses to provide necessary input, or defaults on payment. In that case, the artist also faces consequences – lost time, wasted materials, and a frustrating experience that sours the well. Ultimately, accepting a commission is an exercise in mutual understanding and trust. It's a professional agreement that, at its best, culminates in a piece of work that satisfies both the creator and the client. But like any worthwhile endeavor, it requires a clear understanding of the responsibilities, an open dialogue about expectations, and a healthy respect for the potential pitfalls. It's a dance, really, and both parties need to know the steps to ensure a graceful and successful performance. Over the years, I have managed to build over 1,000 custom pieces, mostly furniture and cabinets, many of which are made from solid walnut, cherry, and oak. I’ve also been blessed with my share of commercial projects, including period-correct bookcases for one of the halls at the University of Georgia in Athens. One of the food vendors for the Georgia Bulldogs football games contracted me to build rolling food service stations. That one took 40 sheets of plywood and 30 sheets of black plastic laminate. It was an incredible amount of work, and in the end, everyone was pleased. I’ve learned to paper everything in as much detail as possible and have the customer sign it. My delivery dates for completion are always set well beyond when I actually think I can finish. Just saying. . . Commissions are mostly great fun with the occasional trial and tribulation thrown in. If you ever have a request for a commission, I encourage you to consider it seriously. Safe turning
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Ran across this video today. Camp Korey is a non-profit camp in Mt Vernon, WA just for kids with serious life-altering medical conditions. They have tons of adaptive programs that lets these kids have a camp experience just like any other kid, and best of all there is absolutely no cost to the family. So fire up that lathe and make some #MagicForCampKorey! I'll be sending them a wand. They are tying to get a thousand. .40
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Built this a few years ago, thought everyone would enjoy a good laugh. My kids love it, even now that they are teenagers.
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I'm guessing that most of the members are 50+ to late 70's in age. And our bodies & gray matter are slowly slipping away. And that the kids have started their own families & "gifted" us with grand kids. So--since we are in the twilight of our years and the grand kids are mostly on the computer & probably showing zero interest in woodworking I was just musing if any of us have prearranged gifts for the future unborn grand kids & great grand kids? Something that you have cut out & either built or put the pieces unassembled aside for them? Something from grandpop(grandmom)? If so what? A step stool, crib, table & desk, etc.? My oldest grandkid is hitting 21 soon & marriage shouldn't be too far down the road & I was just wondering if I should start a heirloom project or two. Anybody else on my page?
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The video quality is not the best but, the concept presented sure is.
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I had a brainstorm this morning. I want to make a jewerly box for my 4 year old granddaughter, but I want it to be a little "magical". To that end I want to use a steel ball in a track sandwiched between two thin sheets, the steel ball would be held at one end by a low power magnet and moved to the other end by a "magic wand" (stick with a magnet on the end"" where the steel ball would activate a magnetic catch, allowing the lid to open. Does anyone know where I can find low power magnets and low power magnetic catches. Or suppliers that list the power of the magnets involved. If I know how strong the catch magnet is I can get a strong rare earth magnet to put in the wand. Thanks in advance.
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My oldest girl is making a gift for a friend of hers, she needed some boards cut to length on my SCMS. So today she asked me to cut them for her. DAD: Come on over here kid, you can cut these. DAUGHTER: Dad, I don't feel like it, I am a bit nervous on that saw. DAD: Awe come on, you'll be fine, I'll be right here, just keep your hands over here like this, ease the blade down, and you'll be fine. DAUGHTER: Dad, I really don't feel like it, can you please cut those boards for me. DAD: You used to cut lumber pretty good kid, remember that birdhouse you built a few years ago? Come on over here, you'll be fine. DAUGHTER: Dad, I'd rather not. DAD: (slightly disappointed look) DAUGHTER: (big smile) DAD! Remember my college scholarship, I am a violinist, if anything happens to my hands, my music scholarship is dead! DAD: (pause, brain spun, deep thinking now, looking at the ground, then I look up) WELL SHOOT DAB BERN BE DANGED KID, WHAT THE HECK YOU DOIN! GIVE ME THAT DANGED BOARD, GET AWAY FROM HERE I'LL CUT IT!!!! DAUGHTER: (laughing at my sudden concern for her safety) Jeez Dad, when it comes to money you're all heart. Ya gotta love our kids, they are so smart sometimes!
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A while back I got a set of plans for a kids rocking dinosaur. It was printed on both sides of a large piece of paper and folded like a road map. The parts were "traceable" as advertised, BUT large pieces of carbon paper were required and the various parts had lines that crisscrossed each other all over the place. To keep the original plans I tried making a copy but that turned out to be a mess. Then I got a bright idea and sent it off to MEBCWD to see if he could work his magic and turn it into a CNC file. He emailed me a file back that showed up like this. Mike is good with Aspire. He's even better than good, and ...... reasonable. $$ well spent. Got busy cutting parts out of 1" panels and 2 x 12's Parts are cut out!!! I took the edge off the exposed edges with a round over bit and did a little (very little) sanding. The rockers were just mirrored, so they were exactly alike. A cut up piece of 1 x4 and the platform was made. Now the big test. Will the parts all go together. So far so good! A couple of minor adjustments and the dino fit on the platform. There's 2 - 2 1/2 " construction screws in each foot driven in from the bottom. Mixed up some Rustoleum Hunter Green and Gloss White paint and made a mess. You can saw a wooden ball in half and make fancy eyes or cheat like I did and go to Michaels. The mouth is just painted on. It could be Vcarved if you wanted to do the two sided carving step. Advantage of using the CNC --- all the parts are as exact as you need for assembly. The band saw was never turned on. Each part is exactly the same allowing you to make 3-4-5 units at a time. Or, as many as desired, even if it's just one. Sanding is minimal. More on the finishing surface than the edges. Once you have a file on a thumb drive, you save it and bring it out whenever needed.
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saw this elsewhere and thought it might be of interest.... not free though.. Baby Sitter Woodworking Plans - Amish 3 in 1 Chair another.... The Winfield Collection https://www.thewinfieldcollection.co...craft-Patterns
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View File Workbench Magazine 1966 May-June, Tank Car Toybox This is a scanned document of the now defunct Workbench Magazine of this era. Permission was granted by the new Workbench Publication for The Patriot Woodworker community to copy and use the old Workbench Magazine at our pleasure, and for free distribution and re-use. Submitter John Morris Submitted 01/04/2017 Category Wooden Toys
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View File Workbench Magazine 1962 Jan-Feb Little Ice Boat This is a scanned document of the now defunct Workbench Magazine of this era. Permission was granted by the new Workbench Publication for The Patriot Woodworker community to copy and use the old Workbench Magazine at our pleasure, and for free distribution and re-use. Got kids! Even if you don't this Locomotive Toybox chest will bring out the kid in any woodworker. I thought this would be a fun one to publish here today, basic construction, and perhaps this will end up in a child's life by Christmas! Have fun! Submitter JohnMorris Submitted 09/13/2015 Category Wooden Toys
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This is a scanned document of the now defunct Workbench Magazine of this era. Permission was granted by the new Workbench Publication for The Patriot Woodworker community to copy and use the old Workbench Magazine at our pleasure, and for free distribution and re-use. Got kids! Even if you don't this Locomotive Toybox chest will bring out the kid in any woodworker. I thought this would be a fun one to publish here today, basic construction, and perhaps this will end up in a child's life by Christmas! Have fun! -
Well, last weekend I was out in the shop just cleaning up still, and loading a cord of firewood that was delivered to our home, after we stacked the wood I continued cleaning up the shop and getting ready for some jobs coming up, and my son wanted something to do, so I told him to go over to the wood bin, grab anything he wants, and I pointed him to my bench of planes, and he picked out an old Stanley spokeshave, he put a piece of scrap up in the vise, and he commenced to shaving down that piece of wood till he had a "spear" to go with a gladiator shield he and I made together a few weeks back. My son was on that stick shaving it down for two hours, just having a blast, yep, just stick a piece of wood in a boys hand and give him a saw or a plane and sit back and watch him entertain himself!
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