It is interesting to watch what results from invention and innovation. A couple examples recently involving turning kits. Anthony Turchetta, the owner of The Golden Nib.com, began promoting shaving accessory kits – razor handles and shaving brushes. From what I can tell he has had these for a number of …
The June issue of Woodturning magazine has an article titled “Creating long spindles with a join” by Richard Findley. He talks about being able to create spindles that exceed the length of the lathe bed by turning multiple sections and joining them with mortise and tenon joints. He shows his …
Many woodturners look for ways to add embellishments to their work. This can take many forms, such as coloring, segmenting, burning and inlay. Inlays can be created by making a recess in the turning and filling with a contrasting material, such as metal powder or crushed stone. The photo inset …
Denise DeRose conducted a day long demonstration on April 8th for members and guests of the SPSW. Denise provided us with three tutorials and a list of sources and supplies which have been added to the Learning Center. The tutorials include turning a handheld clamshell handbag, turning a canteen flip …
If you were in attendance at last night’s membership meeting you were treated to a great demo by Bonnie Klein. Bonnie took us through making an Easter egg box with a threaded lid. One of the tools that Bonnie used for decorating the egg was a chatter tool. There were …
If you have been turning projects out of wood for a while you may wonder what other materials can be used. Acrylics are quite common today, but mostly for small items, such as pens, and as highlights in wood turnings. If you are an AAW member you should soon be …
