Connecting Turners Across the Globe
Here is an easy and fun offset turning project, “Fan” Weed Pots using Jim Duxbury’s Dux Chuck. There are plans on our web site showing how to make this chuck: https://www.worldwidewoodturners.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/duxchuck.jpg Start out with a ¾” x 3-¼” x 4″ board. Draw a 3″ circle, centered on the 3-¼” direction and offset in the 4″ Read More …
Open Segment Assembly and Turning by Roger Wollam
Step 1 – I have it turned and hollowed, from 1/8” at the rim, to 3/16” at the bottom. I apply my sanding sealer usually 2 coats. Then I use Saral paper to apply the pattern. Step 2 – I use my tapered coarse Kutzall burr to rough out the openings. I take itvdown to Read More …
If you would like your own hardcopy of this description, click here 4 Posts 360° (full circle) / 4 = 90° (cut angle) Assume radius (R) = 2" Then side (S) = R √2 = 2″ x 0.7071 = 1.414 6 Posts 360° (full circle)/ 6 = 60%deg; (cut angle) Assume radius (R) = 2" Read More …
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 …
You can use ordinary brass plumbing fittings to make your own collets for tool handles. The advantage of using this type of collet is that there are no set screws to damage the shanks on your tool shafts. Collet from Pipe Fittings I use these Thompson Lathe Tools … unhandled tools from other toolmakers should Read More …
Spiraling on a Goblet with the Sorby Texture Tool
Have you ever wondered how to use Parfix 3408 & Activator 1144 as a finish for your projects? Well, here is a demo by Ronnie Bonnette, and Eddie Castelin. Using Parfix 3408