During passed meetings, members have suggested books or videos that might help other members learning about turning (or related topics). This is a list of associated information that came out of the Chat files, along with the names of the person providing the suggested link. These are links that can get you started researching, but, are not endorsements of the Club. Please be clear, the videos and books were created by their originators. The names in parenthesis () represent the person that recommends you view the content and they do not make a claim to have created the content.
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- Recommended Listening or Reading:
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Recommended Listening or Reading:
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Books & Articles:
- Woodturning Wizardry (Matt Harber)
https://www.amazon.com/Woodturning-Wizardry-David-Springett/dp/1861084226/
- Woodturning Christmas Ornaments (Nish) (Matt Harber)
https://www.amazon.com/Woodturning-Christmas-Ornaments-Publishing-Instructions/dp/1565237269/ - GOLDEN MEAN CALIPER COMPARISON CHART (Dane Chandler)
https://goldenmeancalipers.com/author/nick1181/
- Woodturning Magazine Subscription (Matt Harber)
https://www.gmcsubscriptions.com/product/woodturning-issue-375/
- Good write up on the basket illusions (page 41) (Matt Harber)
https://www.woodturner.org/common/Uploaded%20files/AmericanWoodturner/AW2010s/AW3105-2016.pdf
- Spalt Your Own Lumber (Matt Harber)
https://www.finewoodworking.com/2009/04/14/spalt-your-own-lumber - Woodturning Christmas Ornaments with Dale L. Nish (Tom Rooney)
https://smile.amazon.com/Woodturning-Christmas-Ornaments-Publishing-Instructions/dp/1565237269/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2491IS2O20156&keywords=dale+nish&qid=1666832692&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIyLjQzIiwicXNhIjoiMi4xMSIsInFzcCI6IjEuMTUifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=dale+nish%2Caps%2C192&sr=8-2 - Turning Modified Slim-Line Pens (Daniel Wright)
https://www.amazon.com/Turning-Modified-Slimline-Pens-Beyond/dp/0764341693 - Thermally modified wood (Joe Forster)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermally_modified_wood - Roasted Wood: What is it? (Larry Garver)
https://commercialforestproducts.com/roasted-woods/ - Multi-Axis Spindle Turning by Barbara Dill (Tom Rooney)
https://www.amazon.com/Multi-Axis-Spindle-Turning-Systematic-Exploration/dp/0764355341 - What ExactlyIs Melamine Lacquer (Steve Maikell)
https://sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?136412-What-exactly-is-melamine-lacquer - Reference Only, book not available: “Shellac, Linseed Oil, & Paint – Traditional 19th Century Woodwork Finishes” (Jeffrey Schnell)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0983851409/ref=cm_sw_r_em_api_glt_fabc_TAAZ43T76SBQG80N2788 - Start Bowl Turning (Paul Hannaby)
https://www.hannaby.com/start-bowl-turning/ - Wood Bowl Exterior-Critical Design with Kent Weakley (Steve Maikell)
https://turnawoodbowl.com/wood-bowl-exterior-critical-design-moment/ - Lapidary Fundamentals: Cabochon Cutting (Tim Hatch)
https://www.gemsociety.org/article/lapidary-fundamentals-cabochon-cutting/ - Lapidary Fundamentals: Gemstone Faceting (Tim Hatch)
https://www.gemsociety.org/article/lapidary-fundamentals-gemstone-faceting/
- Woodturning Wizardry (Matt Harber)
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Decorating Projects:
- Basket Illusion by Harvey Meyers
(Bob Grinstead)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5A4UI_7OYDo - Woodturning Basket Illusion My first one by Heather Budarick
(Matt Harber)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71T71Ku0FsQ - Turning a Holiday Angel by BB Turning(Bob Grinstead)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ncp1eAeNjg - Turning with a Router by John Lucas (Bob Grinstead)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yu0cJeKhqLA - Router Embelishing Woodturning by Ben Simmons (Matt Harber)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kfd7G_UBNQM - Videos on Celtic knots by Aon Celtic Art (Ron Radliff)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jT1p-c0hLic&list=PLdZlEkFiWDttYBGVNa0EjvmLGwEexd2zj&index=2&t=472s&ab_channel=AonCelticArt - Robert Sorby Spiraling and Decorating With Nick Agar (Kim Tippin)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEIbEQyTnrQ - Creating a Wig Stand (Kim Tippin)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UR9wejyfuS0
- Basket Illusion by Harvey Meyers
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Wood Preparation:
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Finishing:
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Sharpening Tools:
- Mark Sillay Special Spindle Gouge Sharpening (Matt Harber)
https://youtu.be/h_P235yb0cQ - Stuart Batty 40/40 Bowl Gouge Grind (Jacque Jecker)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhlMQr7Hk0k - Sharpening Turning tools with Doug Thompson (Ron Radliff)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttYyulsM7wg&ab_channel=ThompsonLatheTools - Doing a Traditional Grind (Dave Leader)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wncWJQHdlJg
- Mark Sillay Special Spindle Gouge Sharpening (Matt Harber)
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Equipment Setup
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Turning A Project:
- Bird Mouth Joinery: An 8-sided ornamental bowl with highly tapered staves (Sheila White)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CPSj1Qx41w - How to make the Molly Winton basket (Matt Harbeer)
https://youtu.be/u_cr99U5x8s - Turning a Burr Oak Platter (Paul Hannaby)
https://youtu.be/_zTwEJY-oxI - Spiral Ribbon Finial by Phil Stevens (Matt Harber)
https://youtu.be/ZiyPrKqBYvE - Hollow Ornament by Darren Throop (Gerald Jensen)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PE25V4FKADY - Turning a mini Cowboy Hat with Jim WIlliams (Robert Hodge)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOKqnaNloXo - Turning a 12 Cent Pen (Bob Grinstead)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tp1YtLDPeqk - Turning a 12 Cent Pen Holder (Bob Grinstead)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaNJ99pP9Mw - Woodturning a Hexagonal Streptohedron (Heather Budarick)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cS0B8AqLmg - Wood Turning The Great Illusion Ruth Ann Berry Quilting Pattern by ThePapa1947 (Matt Harber)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrPn9rhaq9M
- Spiritwynd: Woodturning a Whiskey Chimney (Billy Burt)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocpOG5gJZfE&t=2s
- Wood Turning flaminco dance by Heather (Tim Hatch)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4iMTbzfVes
- Turning a Bowling Ball (Robert Hodge)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89Ea_tfskeQ&t=46s - Mason jar lid video (Dean Grimes)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuvC5uzpgkY - Making Native American Flutes (Matt Harber)
https://www.flutopedia.com/faq_craft.htm - Turn a Flute (Bob in Texas)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYU4puEZY24 - Turn an easter bunny (Kade Bolger)
https://youtube.com/watch?v=E5mZ9iq3quc - Spiral on a Lathe (Matt Harber)
https://youtu.be/v1kpXPzYhoM - Using a Lathe Knife (Brent Sobotka)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9wNnwyIcd0s&feature=share - Club & Information on Turning Pens (Billy Burt)
https://www.penturners.org/ - Turning a Polymer Clay Pen (Matt Harber)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYhmgPVePt4 - Turning a 3 Wing Bowl with Kirk Kapp (Randy Smith)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1_spgJddxM - Wood turning, Spiralling and decorating with Nick Agar (Matt Harber)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEIbEQyTnrQ - Turning a Cross with a Lathe & Bandsaw (Matt Harber)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfD6zDCZfQk - William Hunt project explaining a water drop finish (Steve Maikell)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOwvELmJ4oA - Tips for Making a Sinapore Ball (Dave Leader)
https://www.woodworkersinstitute.com/wood-turning/techniques/beginners-guides/top-tips-for-making-a-singapore-ball/ - Turning Christmas Ornaments (Matt Harber)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ismEyBEukc - Turning Colored Pencils (Donald Masterton)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKwLLKTDp-k&pp=wgIECgIIAQ%3D%3D - Cutting an Endgrain Cedar Bowl
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJEfEBuSJM8 - Turning a Spanker Gaff (Robbo Robertson)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHGItb1rvqg
- Bird Mouth Joinery: An 8-sided ornamental bowl with highly tapered staves (Sheila White)
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Using Tools:
- Tool to help you master SKEW??? by Tomislav Tomasic (Ron Radliff)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdvYGjOwvGg&t=813s - Using Decorating Elf (Bob Grinstead)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWdRZoA3J1E - # 171 Thread Chasing with Eddie Castelin (Matt Harber)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLVw_iWpHbY - Hand Thread Chasing with Allan Batty (Matt Harber)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0iEd0kD0S4 - Fundamentals of Hand Chased Threads by Sam Angelo (Matt Harber)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_ZvEuOsWdM - Bowl Tenon Removal (Matt Harber)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyR4GRyQi0g - Toolrest Light by Wood Whirler (Tim Hatch)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwyvu_6wSHw - Demonstrating the Skew Chisel with WoodTurner21 (Eddie Castelin)
https://youtu.be/TlOz_fyUThQ - Tour De Force Woodturning by Claude Lethiecq (Jeffrey Schnell)
https://sites.google.com/site/tourdeforcewoodturning/ - Using a Bedan … Bedan Practice (Ron Radliff)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILirQAYYaos&ab_channel=SteveKrumanaker - Using a Skew Chisel 1 (Matt Harber)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wjh9FcO7ftI - Using a Skew Chisel 2 (Matt Harber)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfeLAHQSbqk - Mark Sillay on Wood Slicing (Part 1) (Paul McDaniels)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCikQVvx5P4&t=37s&ab_channel=GwinnettWoodworkers - Wood Slicing by Mark Sillay (Doug Rowe)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCikQVvx5P4 - Using a hollowing tool ( Steve Maikell)
https://youtu.be/plufdrsPgWk
- Tool to help you master SKEW??? by Tomislav Tomasic (Ron Radliff)
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Homemade Tools:
- DIY Graeme Priddle Style Wood Vaporizer System (Bob Grinstead)
small>http://www.woodturnersresource.com/extras/projects/priddle/WoodBurner.html - DIY Oneway Easy Core System Storage with Dread Knot Wood (Tim Hatch)
small>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAcnjKkcHcQ - Coring Depth Gauge with Tom Kenny (Tom Kenny)
small>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDbMTLXxTII&t=1s - Bowl Depth Gauge with Tom Kenny (Tom Kenny)
small>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9uk3sS1RvU - Folding sawbuck Plans in this AAW issue (Tom Kenny)
https://www.woodturner.org/common/Uploaded%20files/WoodFunPub/WF1101-2022.pdf - Folding sawbuck how-to video (Matt Harber)
https://youtu.be/1zbiIBZbAWI - Lathe Banjo Jig (Matt Harber)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COsdJKt7NgM - Making an Articulated Arm (Matt Harber)
https://youtu.be/gL1N0crTlegKnob - Making an Star Knob (Matt Harber)
https://youtu.be/pxE_cejdZ0g - Making a Tool Rest Light (Tim Hatch)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwyvu_6wSHw
- Rose Engine Lathe (Bob Mansfield)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8qSV7ek43Q
- DIY Graeme Priddle Style Wood Vaporizer System (Bob Grinstead)
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General Video Sites for Turners
- Spirit & Bear Youtube Channel (Matt Harber)
https://www.youtube.com/@SpiritandBear - Bill’a Carving Channel (Bill Goff)
https://youtu.be/UfrV8WD5Kfc - The Hobby Forum (Rich)
https://lahobbyguy.com/bb/ - Videos by Stuart Batty on Vimeo (Steve Maikell)
https://vimeo.com/woodturning - Videos on Bandsaw by Alex Snodgrass (Ronald Campbell)
https://bandsawlife.com/
- Spirit & Bear Youtube Channel (Matt Harber)