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 articles, photographs, and videos 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


Evaluation and Design   posted 12/14/2009
My thoughts of evaluating our work by ourselves and others,
useability and vidibility, presentation, and similar topics.

Design Rulesposted 12/14/2009
The "Golden Rule" and the "Rule Of Thirds" are explained, and how
they can be applied to our woodturning.

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 construction 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 -  Buying and Using
Buying a new saw, selecting the blade, and using it.

The Bandsaw, Part 2 - Adjustments and Maintenance
Better sawing through maintenance of the saw you have, and some
modifications for better performance.

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

Selling Our Turned Wood
A listing of the many venues available to us for advertising
and selling our work.

Pricing Our Turned Wood (Under Construction)
My answers to this question that continies to confuse woodturners

Spalting
What is it, and how to start it


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