"Woodturning Stuff....."

This is where I will share the techniques, shortcuts, tools, and other information that I have learned from my time as an active  woodturner.  These will be in the form of demonstrations and classes in your shop or meeting place, classes in my studio/shop, articles and photographs on this Website, and links to other information sources.
These articles  are listed in the order of their posting.  Click on the title of the article for access.


Finishing Secrets......  
Everything I know about finishing turned wood

Finishing Secrets.....

The "Universal Truths" of Woodturning (As I know them)


Some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
These are some of the questions most often asked
wherever woodturners gather.

Dust Collection At The Lathe

Bowl Steadies and Steady Rests
They don't have to be expensive, and you can make your own.
This one uses skate wheels and 2x4s

Making a Pocket Watch

Making a Pen  
Four (4) variations from the basic SlimLine pen kit.

The "Salad Bowl  
A list of features that every good salad bowl must have.
Also some advice on selling salad bowls.

The Bandsaw, Part 1 -
Better sawing through ajustment and tuning the saw that you have.

The Bandsaw, Part 2 -
Buying a new saw, selecting the blade, and using it.

Chucks and Chucking
Buying a new Chuck, tips on using a chuck, spigots and recesses.







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