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Photos Courtesy of the Channel Island Woodturners of Ventura, Calif. This project is best for those who are experienced making platters and bowls. This platter will be between 15-17 inches in diameter, with a shallow bowl shape from rim to center that is deep textured using a mini power carver. The center will have a Read More …
Sometimes when you want to, need to, or are asked to do a turning that is beyond the capacity of your lathe. 99.99 % of the time, the answer, for safety’s sake, should be “NO”. When I was asked if I could turn some 36 inch long legs for a Kitchen Island. This exceeded the Read More …
If you would like your own hardcopy of this description, click here This is a photo summary of the steps used by Matthias Beer to turn a perfect sphere in his World Wide Wood Turners demonstration on 5/29/2024. Watch the video, then, you can use this as a quick reference.
If you would like your own hardcopy of this description, click here Brushes and Supplies: Almost any brush will work, but some work better than others. Softer, more rounded brushes seem to work best. Makeup brushes work very well. Recommended set: Dry brush miniature painting set, 5 sizes. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CDBWXLK7/ It would be useful to have Read More …
If you would like your own hardcopy of this description, click here Influences: Dixie Biggs Greg Gallegos Nick Agar Machines used: Foredom: Strong, high torque. ¼" shaft (usually). Dremel (or similar rotary tool): 1/8” shaft. With proper collets, can use 3/32” and 1/16" shaft burrs. 0 – 18,000 RPM. Micromotor (I use Mastercarver Micro Pro Read More …
The first step to getting a great finish on your turned vessel begins with the finish off the gouge and skew. Tool marks, tearout, and excessive sanding are a detriment to [any] great finish and must be avoided. Begin sanding at 220 grit and finish with 320/340 grit; sanding in an oscillating manner by hand. Read More …
Story and photos by Howard King Most of this process is based on work by Stuart Moritimer. Start with a 2″ by 2″ by 6″ piece of straight grain wood. Rough out the placement for the waist and the pointed tip. The section where the spiral columns will be carved should be a shape resembling Read More …
If you would like your own hardcopy of this description, click here Turning a Multi-Axis “urchin” Ornament Based on Videos by Alan Stratton published on his “As Wood Turns” YouTube channel Alan Stratton’s videos: Using the octagon method to turn a sphere: https://youtu.be/u_dp_TAvX-s Turning the multi-axis ornament: https://youtu.be/hpzhBfPzmvQ The Octagon Method: Equations: side (s) = Read More …
First you need a blank of wood about 6″ x 6″ x 1″ thick. Draw a heart or whatever shape you would like to have on a piece of 6″ x 6″ paper and cut it out for a template. Remember, long thin or pointed protrusions will be hard to turn and can break off. Read More …
Story and photos by Waukeene Vinson This offset jig will give you about a 3/4″ offset each direction of the center line. I chose to drill the tenon hole 1-3/8″ in diameter. It could be larger or smaller. The 1-3/8″ works out well to have enough wood to attach a 2-1/2″ to 3″ diameter turning Read More …