Archive for September, 2021


Woodturning Golden Chain Bowl – A Long Time Coming

This post is best viewed in the space above here. In case of difficulty, it is also posted on YouTube and FaceBook. I was not familiar with this wood, Golden Chain, when my Oregon neighbor cut it down. I thought it would be a usual turning experience. I tried to core some of the wood […]

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Woodturning Elm Burl Vase That Almost Was Not

This post is best viewed in the control above. However, in case of difficulty, it is also posted on YouTube and FaceBook I almost threw this wood out – three times. As wet wood, it was a small left over piece. As rough turned, it looked like it would come apart. In finishing, I feared […]

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Secure Cross Grain Box – 3D Print Meets Woodturning

This post is best viewed above here. In case of difficulty, it is also posted on YouTube and FaceBook. The wood for this project is plum burl salvaged by a wood carver. Unfortunately, he lost his job due to Covid and had to move. The wood could not go with him. This box has a […]

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Five Options For Woodturning Lathe Faceplates

This is best viewed with the control immediately above this. However, in case of difficulty, it is also posted on YouTube and FaceBook. I use a lot of faceplates in many different configurations. I prefer to start with an inexpensive block of poplar, thread it, and then adapt it to my project. When finished, I […]

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