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Natural Edge Offset Bowl with Matt Harber
Basic Shape Notes: The rim edges will be altered by offsetting the centers. The pedestal bottom is not necessary Cutaway View Tenon Forming Shift at headstock end BEFORE forming tenon Notes: All the offsetting is done at the point in time when the tenon is formed. This drives the rest of the asymmetry Shape Turning Shearing cuts ...
Making Danish Oil with Matt Harber
Making 2 variations of Danish Oil. Whichever formula you choose, use equal parts of the 3 part formula selected: Option 1 Clear Spar Varnish Pure Tung Oil Mineral Spirits (or one of the following paint thinner, turpentine, naptha) or Option 2 Clear Spar Varnish Boiled Linseed Oil Mineral Spirits (or one of the following paint thinner, turpentine, naptha) Matt Harber proposes using ...
Correctly Using the Tenon or Mortise (Recess) with Dane Chandler
If you have questions about the correct way to use a tenon or mortise with a chuck, perhaps this article will help. Restricting Chuck Expansion When using the chuck, the expansion of the chuck should be minimized. The goal, maximize the contact of the chuck on the tenon. The jaws should make full contact around ...
Egg Holding Jig for Sanding by Waukeene Vinson
During the 3/29/2023 meeting of the World Wide Wood Turners, Waukeene explained a jig he created to hold turned eggs for sanding. If you want to create this jig, the following describes the construction. Warning, if you make this jig, remember to drill the holes before you cut the slots … or you may find you ...
Using the Joyner Off-Center Jig with Matt Harber
Matt Harber provided a demo on using the Joyner Off-Center Jig. Associated with the jig, Matt provided important links to information, and a list of steps needed to use the jig. If you want some incredible flexibility in turning, you want to know more about the Joyner Off-Center Jig, and the ...
Calculating Segments
This APP is intended to help you quickly determine the dimensions you need to cut segments to create a segmented project. This tool uses the formulas given in Bob Grinstead’s tutorial/demo on making a segmented bowl. To use the APP, you: Specify the number of layers you want the project cut into. Identify how many segments you ...
Designing Segmented Turning Projects with Bob Grinstead
To design for a segmented turning: Draw the form for your turning on graph paper Decide on the number of layers of rings to be used. Determine the width of the segment by the drawing Determine the thickness of the segment by your drawing Decide on the number of segments per ring. Use the formulas below to determine the shape of ...
Turning Finials with Matt Harber
If you would like your own hardcopy of this description, click here Steps: Between centers, turn the tenon and base. This end will be gripped with the jawed chuck, so make sure the tenon and the underside of the base are square. Put the tenon created in step 1. into the jawed chuck. Bring up the tailstock ...
Basic Dot Painting for Woodturners by Matt Harber
During the 2022-07-06 Meeting of the World Wide Wood Turners, Matt Harber gave an outstanding explanation on how woodturners could use dot-painting to enbellish a project. Enjoy the video and the accompanying explanation. If you would like your own hardcopy of this description, click here
Microwave Drying Green Wood with Matt Harber
If you would like your own hardcopy of this description, click here This is my drying process for turned wood pieces using a microwave oven. It contains information and processes learned from several different woodturners, along with my own experiences. Note #1: Should small cracks begin to develop, I use superglue (CA glue, cyanoacrylic glue), Starbond ...

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