The AAW has published the latest edition of Woodturning Fundamentals. This month’s edition includes: An explanation by Keith Tompkins of why honing your turning tools after grinding them will give a cleaner cut on your wood and a longer lasting edge. Kurt Hertzog’s article on how to choose the right …
Note – The following message is from AAW Board Member Tom Wirsing The AAW; It’s a Family I’ve often heard it said that the AAW is like a big family. I began turning wood at the age of about 13 in my father’s basement workshop. And I turned wood off …
Segmented Woodturners Symposium The landmark 1st Segmenting Symposium in November 2008 was a resounding success. From that humble beginning of approximately 100 attendees, segmentedwoodturners.org was born. As a chapter of the American Association of Woodturners, the club – with members from around the world – has become the driving force …
Note – The following message is from AAW Board Member Jean LeGwin. One of the primary benefits of AAW membership is access to vast educational resources that are available only to members. These include the American Woodturner archives, the AAW website forums, and chapter libraries, to name just a few. …
The latest edition of the AAW Woodturning Fundamentals recently came out and here is a summary of what you will find: A question from Ferdinand about what he really needs to buy in order to be able to turn. Kurt Hertzog’s reply indicates that beyond access to a lathe, one …
The latest issue of the Woodturning Fundamentals newsletter from the AAW has been delivered. This is an email publication that comes in the months opposite from the American Woodturner magazine. There is a lot of great information for new and intermediate turners. The May issue has a lot of great …
