Posts Tagged ‘Alan Stratton’


Eccentric Woodturning Off Axis Necklace Pendant

This post is best viewed right here. But it is also posted on YouTube and FaceBook in case of difficulty. I have not turned a necklace pendant for a long time. Past time to update jigs and fixtures to make the task easier. The main accessory is a shop-made chuck based on “Build A Shopmade […]

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Woodturning and 3D Printing – Can They Work Together?

This posting is best viewed right here on this page. In case of difficulty, it is also available on YouTube and FaceBook. Based on questions that came from recent project, this post gives an overview of 3D printing from my perspective as a woodturner. Even before I purchased a 3D printer, I designed some items […]

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Woodturning Spiral Box For Potpourri And Goodies

While this is best viewed right here, it is also posted on YouTube and FaceBook This project is inspired by projects and questions from the 2021 Christmas Ornament Challenge. A spiral box project includes carving and layout. This is the culmination of many years of planning towards this project. I remember Stuart Mortimer demonstrating this […]

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Woodturning Acorn Box With Bayonet Joint

This post is best viewed right here. However, in case of difficulty, it is also posted on YouTube and FaceBook. This is a fairly simple project but enhanced by using 3D printed bayonet bushings for the joint. Simpler would be to glue the two pieces of wood together. The body is birch from a tree […]

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Woodturning Sleighbell Inspired By Ornament Challenge

This post is best viewed right here (above). In case of difficulty, this is also posted on YouTube and FaceBook. Taking inspiration from an ornament by Dennis in the 2021 Christmas Ornament Challenge, I tried to turn a similar ornament. I failed. So, back to the computer to layout my plan and work out the […]

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2021 Christmas Ornament Challenge – Winners & Wrapup

This post is best viewed immediately above this note. However, in case of difficulty, it is also posted on YouTube. The votes are counted and the results are in from the 2021 Christmas Ornament Challenge. With 207 ornaments, that is a lot. Thanks to everyone who contributed an ornament. Top winners are: #21 Christmas Cat-tastrophe […]

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Woodturning Hedgehog Companion With Secret Compartment

This post is best viewed immediately above here. However, in case of difficulty, it is also posted in YouTube and FaceBook. I am working on the final results for the Christmas Ornament Challenge. Voting is closed but all ornament can still be viewed at www.OrnamentChallenge.com This project is a hedgehog. I like to take ideas […]

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Woodturning Bonus – A 2Fer – Multi Axis Bowls

This post is best viewed right here (above here). In case of difficulty, it is also posted on YouTube and FaceBook. Vote NOW for your favorite ornaments at www.OrnamentChallenge.com This year I have been on a multi-axis spree from ornaments to displays and now to a pair of bowls. How To? Mark divisions across the […]

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Christmas Ornament Challenge – Voting Time

2 ways to view and vote: Static web page: (Link here) Video (above); This is a great display of talent and creativity. Let us hear your choices. Pick 5. and leave your vote as a comment. Put them in order from High to Low. Thank you.

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Woodturning Stand For My Christmas Ornaments

This post is best viewed above on this page. In case of difficulty, it is also posted on YouTube and FaceBook. This week I turn a stand for my Christmas Ornaments. Trees come and trees go – but ornaments may be displayed anytime. The stand is figured poplar turned on two axes for an off […]

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