Posts Tagged ‘tools’


Woodturning Live Centers – What Works – What Does Not Work

This post is best viewed here on this page. However, in case of technical difficulties, it is also posted on YouTube and FaceBook. A short while ago, I had a conversation with another club member about live center options. He is an experienced turner, so the conversation was mutually beneficial. Sometimes a new turner is […]

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DIY Hollow Form Tools From Old ‘Alan’ Wrenches

May also be viewed on YouTube and Vimeo — But best right here! I’m planning to create a small hollow form for my local club’s current challenge. However, my current tools are large and would require a larger hole than I want to leave. So, I’m grinding two old Allen wrenches to provide one straight […]

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Update To My DIY Lathe Steady Rest

Also viewable on YouTube I’ve been using my home made steady rest for over a year. During this time, I’ve thought of a couple of improvements: Use locknuts in place of the nuts. Vibration in use caused nuts to come loose and fall off. Replace the base that mounts it to the lathe so that […]

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